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Number of savers facing a £5,000-plus tax bill on interest triples in four years - will YOU be caught out?

Today

The number of savers facing £5,000 or more income tax on their savings interest will rise 144,000 people in the 2026/27 financial year.

Bereaved families who can't sell their retirement flats - even after they cut prices from £200,000 to just £35,000

Today

Bereaved families are inheriting 'almost unsellable' retirement flats that cost them hundreds of pounds for every month they are stuck with them.

Small businesses slam plans to force them to file accounts with Companies House

Today

Small firms have hit back at new proposals that will force them to file accounts with Companies House, claiming it adds to the already heavy burden of doing business in Britain.

Porsche unveils Toy Story-inspired 911 sports cars including a Buzz Lightyear GT3 RS

Today

For the premiere of the new Toy Story 5 movie in LA overnight, the German car giant's specialist Sonderwunsch team unveiled three models inspired by the franchise's main characters.

Boots set to snub stock market return as it eyes £7.5bn sale: Australian firm confirms takeover talks with High Street giant in blow to City

Today

Boots' owner Sycamore Partners is in discussions with potential buyers including the family behind Primark as well as Australian pharmacists Sigma Healthcare.

Nationwide Fairer Share £100 payments made to 4.4m customers - how will you spend yours?

Today

Nationwide Building Society has paid most of is 4.4million eligible members £100 on a single day after making its fourth Fairer Share payment since 2023.

Tesla Model 3 voted 'best car to own' by UK drivers: We reveal the full top 10

Today

The EV saloon from Elon Musk's brand beat 50 other cars to be awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating by motorists in the nation's largest automotive satisfaction poll.

My neighbour let Japanese knotweed spread into my garden: DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Today

Japanese knotweed has spread from my neighbour's garden to mine and is threatening my foundations and property value.

Vodafone won't refund £942 it billed me for a deal that I cancelled 6 years ago: SALLY SORTS IT

Today

A few years ago, I received a cold call from Vodafone offering me a cheaper mobile tariff as well as an offer of a free tablet, which I accepted.

New easy-access accounts pay over 4.2% - but you'll have to be quick to bag one: SYLVIA MORRIS

Today

Sneaky banks have been launching easy access savings rates that look good on paper, but are limited by endless terms and conditions.

How to profit from the AI commodities boom: Investment trusts to ride the spending splurge

Today

As hyperscalers pour money into data centres, analysts are predicting a new commodities boom off the back of the materials and power required.

Fat jabs wipe £780m off Britain's grocery bills as shoppers ditch chocolate and crisps

Today

New figures reveal that 6.3pc of households now have at least one user of the appetite suppressing drugs - compared to 2.3pc in 2024.

Beware market shocks in early retirement: How to avoid 'pound cost ravaging'

Today

Investors can rack up big losses early on and never make them up if they aren't careful. People who persist in taking an income can pile up future problems.

Can I get Carer's Allowance? It's worth £86.45 a week - but watch out for benefit pitfalls

Today

Being a carer means doing things like helping with jobs around the home, taking someone to doctor's appointments, managing bills and shopping.

What the warning lights on your car dashboard mean and how serious they are

Today

You're on your way to a crucial meeting or important family event when a worrying warning light flashes up on the dashboard. It could be nothing, or it may be a nightmare in the making.

CMA probes £80bn Warner Bros takeover amid fears it could harm competition in the UK

Yesterday

Paramount, whose films include The Godfather (starring Marlon Brando, pictured), beat off competition from Netflix to win the race for Warner Bros.

Woodford lashes out at the the Financial Conduct Authority over 'unlawful' advice claims

Yesterday

A statement from Woodford's comeback venture W4.0 said it was 'regrettable' that the City watchdog had announced it was seeking an injunction.

GSK steps up cancer fight as new boss Luke Miels signals a change of direction: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

The choice of Aussie Luke Miels as GSK's chief exec, previously a lieutenant of Pascal Soriot at AstraZeneca, signalled a change of direction.

Bellway hit by slump in demand as conflict in the Middle East and Labour civil war take their toll

Yesterday

Rising oil and gas prices since the outbreak of the Iran war have pushed up mortgage rates - making house purchases more expensive for buyers.