News

How to make the most of Avios points and companion vouchers

Today

Millions of points go unspent every year - but some savvy travellers have cracked the system and manage to get frequent upgrades - or even a free holiday for two.

How much will frozen income tax thresholds cost you? Our salary calculator reveals the pain

Today

The Chancellor confirmed income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, adding to the growing tax burden on millions of workers and pensioners.

Halloween 'carnage' on Wall Street as tech share price slump sparks fears of stock market crash

Today

The sell-off matters to British investors and pension savers due to the huge sums invested in global tracker funds, which are dominated by US tech giants.

As investors brace for a market meltdown, experts reveal the best ways to protect your wealth and keep it growing

Today

Warren Buffett famously said: be greedy when others are fearful - and now could be the prime time to put the veteran investor's advice to good use.

BP's army of small investors boosted as profits quadruple in a year and shares soar 39%

Today

BP reported a record haul in the third quarter as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict helped to nearly quadruple profits.

Don't let a 'silent divorce' wreck your finances: These are the risks for people who split up... but don't legally end their marriage

Today

Lawyers say they are getting more calls from separated people who have discovered remaining legally married is creating unexpected money problems.

The best buy-to-let mortgage rates for landlords: Should you fix or take a tracker?

Today

We highlight some of the best deals available to buy-to-let landlords. Please note, these rates were the best deals sourced as of 30 October.

Bereaved families will no longer face tax hit if pension benefits take too long to process

Today

The move will remove a tax burden on families experiencing long delays to payouts that are beyond their control - including those caught up in the civil service pensions crisis.

Poundland crisis branded 'disgraceful' as rejected bidder reattempts takeover

Today

Andy Street, the former managing director of John Lewis and former Mayor of the West Midlands, is the latest to criticise the handling of rescue talks - as thousands of jobs hang in the balance.

How will the new state pension tax-free allowance work? STEVE WEBB explains

Today

A new Pension Tax Allowance announced in the Budget will let the poorest pensioners off paying income tax. Steve Webb explains how it will work.

Will Anthropic's IPO see shares soar like SpaceX or could the tech sell-off bring it crashing down to earth?

Today

Anthropic, the controversial US tech company behind the groundbreaking Claude artificial intelligence (AI) system, will be going public within weeks in a $1.5 trillion flotation.

Workers will cut hours to avoid higher tax bands, warns Budget watchdog - as others turn down pay rises to avoid childcare cliff edge

Today

Workers will cut their hours to avoid being dragged into higher tax bands as the Government keeps the freeze on income tax thresholds until the end of the decade.

NatWest boss urges Burnham to show some 'ambition' to turbocharge economy after Budget

Today

The boss of one of Britain's biggest banks has urged Labour to show some 'ambition' after this week's much-maligned Budget.

House prices grow at slowest pace since 2024 as buyers adjust to higher energy bills and mortgage rates

Today

House prices rose at their slowest pace since early 2024 this month, as higher energy prices and low confidence in the economy put buyers off moving home.

So much for Burnham's grand plans... this was the blandest budget in living memory: ALEX BRUMMER

Today

With an effective majority of 167 in the Commons Andy Burnham's government ought to be decisive. Instead, John Healey's Budget was timid.

I've just locked into a 5.15% five-year mortgage: Was this a mistake? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

Today

Three weeks ago, I panicked and locked into a five-year fixed rate with my current bank at 5.15%. My mortgage is worth around £335,000.

The heatwave Magnum boom! Demand for ice cream soared over the roasting summer

Today

The group, whose brands include Ben & Jerry's, Wall's and Cornetto, said sales rose 9.6% in the third quarter, with an 'extended summer' providing an extra 2%-3%.

National Express owner Mobico falls into Spanish hands after agreeing £308m takeover

Today

The owner of National Express will become the latest British firm to be taken private by a foreign buyer after agreeing to a takeover this morning.

A basic Christmas food shop will be 31% pricier than five years ago, what has increased most?

Today

Mince pies, turkey, duck fat and gravy granules have seen some of the biggest rises while bucks fizz and mulled wine have actually gotten cheaper!

These 10 used electric cars have soared in value in six months as petrol and diesel prices rocketed

Today

With diesel rocketing to £2 a litre at the start of the month and still fluttering around 198p, and a litre of petrol now well above 170p, more drivers are considering used EVs.

The latest news