News

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley reveals she fell victim to ESTA scam when travelling to US: What is it and how can you avoid it?

Today

Actress and broadcaster Lisa Riley MBE has previously been tricked into providing personal data by scammers.

Bank alarm over global inflation 'tinderbox' as bond yields soar and rate rise fears deepen

Today

Deputy Bank of England governor Sarah Breeden (pictured) said it looked 'increasingly appropriate' to hike rates as oil prices surged above $108 a barrel.

The bond market and stock market are both sounding the alarm that a crash may be coming: ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Rarely do international monitors of the world economy sing from the same song sheet. Now is one of those moments.

Retail struggles see Dragon's Den star sell photo firm Jessops as DFS says sofa sales are suffering

Today

The TV star and businessman Peter Jones (pictured) rescued the firm out of administration in 2013 and re-opened a raft of closed stores.

UK rocked as value of foreign takeovers so far this year doubles to £148bn - the highest in five years

Today

Major deals included Segro's acquisition by US-based Prologis for £13.5bn and the sale of Intertek to Swedish buyout firm EQT for £10.6bn.

Healey accused of risking 'market chaos' as he considers allowing Budget headroom to shrink

Today

John Healey was accused of risking 'market chaos' yesterday as it emerged he may allow Britain's financial 'headroom' to shrink rather than take tough tax and spending decisions at the Budget.

The £40bn pension pot panic: Burnham urged to rule out Budget raid on tax-free lump sums after surge of withdrawals under Reeves

Today

Labour was last night urged to rule out a Budget raid on pensions after it emerged savers withdrew £40billion in tax-free lump sums in just two years under Rachel Reeves.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

Today

This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

Housebuilder Vistry will exit open market in south east and focus on north - as it posts largest ever loss

Today

Housebuilder Vistry Group has posted its largest ever loss as the property market grapples with sluggish sales.

Bag up to £3,000 cashback when opening a pension: Is it worth it and what should you watch out for?

Today

A trio of investing platforms are offering cashback for new customers who open a pension. There's huge amounts on offer, but what should you watch out for?

Bond market chaos as UK borrowing costs spike - just as Andy Burnham stands by assertion that Britain should be less 'in hock' to bond markets

Today

UK borrowing costs spiked yesterday amid a global bond rout - just as Andy Burnham stood by his notorious assertion that Britain should be less 'in hock' to bond markets.

Bentley's first EV is finally revealed: The Torcal is its most powerful car ever and will cost £173,000

Today

The covers are off Bentley's first electric car - 'one of the most significant new' cars in the British brand's history.

Slashing cash Isa allowance will do little to help the economy or stock market, HMRC admits

Today

In its assessment, HMRC said the cash Isa limit curb was 'not expected to have a significant macroeconomic impact'.

Knowing the right people is still key to getting a graduate job, say university careers advisers

Today

A lack of access to professional networks and 'social capital' is still of the top factors preventing poorer students from getting jobs, a report suggests.

How to protect yourself against a Budget I fear will gun for our pensions and homes: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Today

Tick tock, tick tock, the clock is counting down. In just over a month we will brace ourselves for yet another assault on our wealth and financial independence.

Could the income tax personal allowance rise to £15,570 in the Budget?

Today

The Government is said to be considering upping the income threshold at which earners start paying tax from £12,570 to £15,570.

We're trying to buy our flat's freehold from the council: Is the £11,026 they're charging us a rip off or fair?

Today

My partner and I are in the process of buying the freehold of our top floor flat off our local council and wondered if the £11,026 figure they have quoted us is fair?

The Tesla lorry is on the way: Its Semi will hit Europe's roads next year with a 342-mile range

Today

Tesla has revealed the specifics of its new Semi electric HGV - and it will offer 342 miles of range.

Budget capital gains tax raid would send banks and UK business owners fleeing overseas, Burnham warned

Today

Entrepreneurs will snub the UK if they are hammered with higher taxes in the Budget, experts say.

US bond yields soar most since Trump's tariff shock amid fears of Fed is set for another rate hike

Today

The yield on ten-year Treasury bonds - the world's benchmark financial asset - soared from 4.97% to more than 5.13%, the highest since 2007.

The latest news