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SMALL CAP MOVERS: Phoenix Copper launches review after top bosses suspended

Today

Phoenix Copper has lost almost half its market value following the suspension of chair Marcus Edwards-Jones and chief financial officer Richard Wilkins.

Starlink rival OneWeb delivers revenue boost to French owner Eutelsat sending shares surging

Today

It was boosted by an almost 60 per cent increase in sales of OneWeb's low earth orbit (LOE) satellites, aimed at providing access to high-speed internet.

MPs lambast Capita bosses over civil service pensions chaos: Enormous case backlog blamed for meltdown

Today

Capita bosses got a pasting from MPs today over a civil service pensions scandal which has led to 'heartbreaking' cases of hardship.

What investors need to know about the UK stock market as it hits record highs: INVESTING SHOW

Today

Adrian Gosden, manager of Jupiter UK Multi Cap, talks to Simon Lambert about where he believes some of the UK market's golden opportunities lie.

As stocks wobble on AI fears, which companies are in trouble and are there ANY that are shielded from the pain?

Today

Companies have started to step up their investment in the technology, with a growing belief that artificial intelligence could usher in a new era, akin to the industrial revolution.

Will my Friends McDonald's adult happy meal toy be worth a fortune in the future? DAN HATFIELD replies

Today

It is sealed with McDonalds tape and I'm seeing them sell pretty well on eBay, and it would probably be enough to cover the cost of my £8.59 meal.

NatWest boss gets a bumper bonus after a surge in profits ends 'crisis era'

Today

The lender reported pre-tax profits rose 25 per cent to £7.7billion last year, up from £6.2billion a year ago, driven by its private banking and wealth division.

Britain's best apprenticeships revealed: Top choices for high-paying careers with no degree needed - and how to apply

Today

Apprenticeships can be a brilliant gateway into certain careers, without leaving young people saddled with debt.

A fifth would end a relationship due to arguments over salary differences

Today

Mismatched incomes can impact lifestyle expectations, compatibility and even dynamics in friendships.

Most applied for jobs in Britain... and 10 top CV tips to get ahead of the competition

Today

Jobs it IT are attracting the highest number of applicants per vacancy, new research shows. It's vital to get your CV right and tailor it properly.

MG runs low on cars! How the Chinese-owned manufacturer became a victim of its own success

Today

MG has seen unprecedented growth in the UK and Europe, in the past few years. Now it has run out of cars - and its UK commercial director tell us why.

Popularity of Isas has exploded in recent years - LEE BOYCE on the data that shows how millions have built a tidy tax-free pile

Today

The tax-free accounts are an extremely powerful tool, and alongside your private pension, should form the bedrock of your finances.

British American Tobacco to cut jobs as it turns to AI in drive to 'simplify' operations

Yesterday

The FTSE 100 tobacco giant, which employs around 49,000 staff around the world, has confirmed plans to pursue 'productivity initiatives'.

City in shock as Schroders sold to US rival Nuveen in £9.9bn deal

Yesterday

In a deal that stunned the City, the FTSE 100 giant said it had agreed to the acquisition that will create a 'global powerhouse' with £1.8trn of assets under management.

Hermes defies luxury gloom thanks to booming demand for its expensive Birkin handbags

Yesterday

The Birkin bag maker, whose fans include Maura Higgins (pictured), saw sales rise by 9.8% to £3.57bn over the last three months of 2025.

Logic says: Relx, don't panic - unfortunately logic may be in short supply, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Yesterday

Relx was until recently an unsung super-hero share with a strong track record - probably the best company many investors had never heard of.

Bank of England under pressure to slash interest rates as growth slows to a crawl

Yesterday

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in the final quarter of last year - worse than expected.

FTSE 100 hits new record high after Schroders deal before going into reverse

Yesterday

London's blue-chip index scaled to a new record of over 10,500 points, but it was bittersweet as it was boosted by Schroders, which has agreed to a £9.9bn takeover deal.

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates - could it trigger a new price war?

Yesterday

Nationwide Building Society has announced it is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.16 percnentage points.

Social media platforms now make nearly £4bn a year from scam adverts

Yesterday

Often, these scams promote false products or investment opportunities by impersonating legitimate organisations, or well-known figures using deepfakes.