Category: Economy

Economy

Cheaper than a Tesla: Chinese brand's first EV sol...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 28

The Tesla Model Y rival is not just cheaper to buy but can charge from 10-80% in less than a quarter of an hour.

Economy

Frasers Group shares soar as it announces £70m buy...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 42

Shares in Frasers jumped by 9% to 688p by mid-morning, and are up 13% in the year-to-date.

Economy

Hampshire and Isle of Wight the luckiest spots thi...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 30

A corner of the UK with a surface area of 4,148 sq km and a population of 2m is the luckiest place for winning a £100,000 Premium ...

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Badminton star GAIL EMMS: I won an Olympic medal, ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 27

The 48-year-old hung up her racket in 2008 and has gone into coaching, commentating, media and motivational speaking.

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Labour accused of 'shocking' lack of understanding...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 27

The head of the CBI has accused Labour of a 'shocking' lack of understanding of business.

Economy

Car buyer demand for petrol and diesel bounces bac...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 27

In a poll of UK motorists intending to purchase a new car in the next 24 months, 41% said their preference would be petrol or dies...

Economy

How YOU can get a loved one's care fees paid for b...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 20

The NHS offers full funding for people requiring 'continuing healthcare' with complex care needs.

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Why are mortgage rates falling? SIMON LAMBERT reve...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 32

The end of the year has brought good news for our finances. There's a mortgage price war going on - and anyone whose fix ends in t...

Economy

What are the prospects for laid-off workers?

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 34

In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profi...

Economy

High prices hitting Christmas shoppers hard

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 31

A new poll finds roughly half of Americans say they're finding it harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year and 40% are ...

Economy

A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 26

The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. ...

Economy

Coca-Cola announces major leadership change as Hen...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 31

Coca-Cola named Henrique Braun as its new CEO, effective March 2026, replacing James Quincey, who will transition to executive cha...

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Cracker Barrel’s turnaround hits early snags; CEO ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 25

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino admitted the company's turnaround is taking longer than expected after summer controversy hurt con...

Economy

Cannabis stocks surge on report Trump seeks to eas...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 24

President Donald Trump is expected to push for marijuana reclassification from Schedule I to Schedule III status, sending cannabis...

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Automaker gears up for self-driving future with ne...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 23

Rivian announced a breakthrough autonomy chip and subscription service for hands-free driving across 3.5 million miles of roads st...

Economy

Cracker Barrel diners are sounding the alarm; here...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 15, 2025 0 28

Cracker Barrel customers slammed the restaurant chain for poor food quality as the company works to regain customer confidence aft...

Economy

Business 'battered and betrayed' by botched busine...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 27

Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are '...

Economy

Accounting gaffe delays results at WH Smith

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 24

The retailer, which sold its High Street stores this year to focus on its travel locations, first revealed accounting issues in Au...

Economy

The best part-time jobs revealed: You don't need t...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 15

Tis the season of spending - and it's impossible to keep outgoings down. But with incomes squeezed, it's no wonder families are lo...

Economy

How to cash in as big-money takeovers swarm showbu...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 35

If you want to profit, here are the names to watch. Grab the popcorn and settle down, it could be a bumpy ride - but it will also ...

Economy

A recession would be the Chancellor's fault, says ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 24

There is a way forward, but that would require the Chancellor tearing up all her damaging fiscal policies from last year and, ind...

Economy

As Trump's tariffs face legal challenge, here are ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 27

President Trump has a number of options at his disposal to implement tariffs, but none are as broad and aggressive as IEEPA.

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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" s...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 31

President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.

Economy

Millions of Americans could see health plan costs ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 31

"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month s...

Economy

U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court r...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 29

A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected t...

Economy

Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic f...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 13, 2025 0 30

A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically...

Economy

Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 28

A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.

Economy

Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager tra...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 29

As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterru...

Economy

Ocado shares soar as US partner Kroger agrees to h...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 39

Ocado shares soared on Friday after US retail giant Kroger agreed a one-off cash payment to the British firm as compensation for i...

Economy

House prices fall in south east but rise in north:...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 24

With tax uncertainty over and mortgage rates falling, many agents and mortgage brokers are confident the market will bounce back i...

Economy

Bending Spoons - the most exciting tech company yo...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 25

Stephen Paice, of Baillie Gifford European Growth, joins Simon Lambert to discuss Europe's huge opportunity and the world's most e...

Economy

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Annual City mining event goes in...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 28

The great and the good of the junior mining sector gathered in London this week for one of the set-piece events of the year.

Economy

Best fibre broadband deals: Compare our top picks

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 29

Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether ...

Economy

These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent incre...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 28

Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found...

Economy

Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Her...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 24

Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.

Economy

Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income t...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 31

President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S....

Economy

American Eagle boosts forecast after strong lift f...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 27

American Eagle stock has soared after the viral Sydney Sweeney campaign drove record Thanksgiving traffic and boosted holiday sale...

Economy

Ritz crackers recalled in 8 states over life-threa...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 30

Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled in eight states after dangerous labeling mix-up could trigger severe allergic reactions in pe...

Economy

Didi-Omah Reveals What To Do To Be Wealthy More Th...

Didi-Omah Diary Dec 5, 2025 0 51

If everything you are doing is stocks and salaries, stocks and salaries, stocks and salaries. I think you are doing good but not s...

Economy

Business axes jobs at fastest pace since Covid as ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 25

In a bleak survey of more than 2,000 firms, the Bank of England found employment fell by 1.8 per cent in November. That was the st...

Economy

US hedge fund Saba launches second Edinburgh World...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 31

Saba Capital, led by Boaz Weinstein, has sparked upheaval across the UK investment company industry since last year.

Economy

Jaguar rebrand and plans to become a fully electri...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 29

Gerry McGovern, one of the biggest influencers of Jaguar's recent polarising relaunch campaignt, exited the company on Monday.

Economy

Labour launches self-driving vehicle consultation ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 28

The Department for Transport has today taken its next step towards allowing driverless vehicles onto Britain's roads from 2027.

Economy

Nationwide cuts its mortgage rates to lowest level...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 26

Nationwide Building Society is cutting rates across a number of its mortgage deals from tomorrow.

Economy

Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards se...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 4, 2025 0 35

The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.

Economy

Argos reports huge losses - what's gone wrong at t...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 26

Argos' most recent full-year results showed it had slumped to a loss and slashed thousands of jobs - we ask experts what's gone wr...

Economy

U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs last month in...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 27

Weakening job growth could lock in an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, according to economists.

Economy

FCA could 'adjust and refine' car finance scandal ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 31

Details of a compensation scheme for motorists affected by the car finance commissions scandal are being finalised, with payouts s...

Economy

Households on the hook for £203,000 each to cover ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 26

The cost of gold-plated public sector pensions has ballooned to almost £6trillion this year, while private sector workers face a B...

Economy

More families are using a trust to protect wealth ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 28

Lawyers and other professionals warn that it can be costly and complicated to close down a trust. Here's what you need to know.

Economy

Jaguar reveals 'London Red' Type 00 EV available t...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 22

Jaguar revealed a 'London Red' Type 00 yesterday in the capital but the event was overshadowed by the news that design boss Gerry ...

Economy

Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of p...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 22

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning cust...

Economy

GOP lawmaker moves to force vote on congressional ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 30

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is seeking to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual ...

Economy

Home prices could dip in 22 U.S. cities next year,...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 35

A new report from Realtor.com projects that the housing market will shift in a more buyer-friendly direction in 2026.

Economy

Shredded cheese sold at Walmart and other stores r...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 28

The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal...

Economy

Michael and Susan Dell to give 25 million U.S. kid...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 23

Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 billion to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.

Economy

Should you open a Trump account for your child? He...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 22

Trump accounts offer a new tax-preferred way for families to save money for their kids. Here are the pros and cons.

Economy

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens f...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 24

Graze has been snapped up by Candy Kittens, which was founded by Jamie Laing (pictured with wife Sophie Habboo), an heir to the Mc...

Economy

Economy to slow next year as Reeves tax hikes batt...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 24

The Paris-based body forecast that growth of 1.4 per cent this year would fall to an even more sluggish 1.2 per cent in 2026.

Economy

Reeves blamed as private sector shrinks at fastest...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 39

Rachel Reeves has been blamed for leaving firms in 'limbo' amid intense pre-Budget speculation as private sector activity slumped ...

Economy

House prices rise in November despite Budget uncer...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 30

It follows on from last week's Budget in which Rachel Reeves announced tax hikes on landlords and owners of expensive homes.

Economy

Millions of Britons say they want to invest, but d...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 19

Investment giant Blackrock says millions of British savers who have the money to invest are being stifled by a 'knowledge gap'.

Economy

Boost for banks as BoE eases financial crisis era ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 25

Britain's banks have been given a boost after he Bank of England eased post financial crisis restraints - giving them 'greater con...

Economy

Council crackdown on drivers abusing EV charging b...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 22

EV ownership is rising, but so too are the number of fines drivers are receiving for wrongly parking in an EV bay or overstaying t...

Economy

Yankee Candle maker Newell Brands to close stores ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 26

Newell Brands shares have sunk nearly 62% this year as the consumer products giant grapples with slowing growth.

Economy

Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest sin...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 31

The average price across the U.S. now stands at $2.95 per gallon, down 8.5 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy.

Economy

Coffee tariffs lifted, but some Portland cafés sti...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 21

Relief will take time, because coffee roasters and cafés typically order beans months in advance.

Economy

TSA will start charging travelers without a Real I...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 24

Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

Economy

Goldman Sachs to buy ETF sponsor Innovator in $2B ...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 2, 2025 0 25

Goldman Sachs announced it will buy Innovator Capital Management in a $2 billion cash-and-stock deal. Global assets in actively ma...

Economy

Cash Isas surge in October as savers rush to stick...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 22

Savers rushed to get money into cash Isas ahead of speculation that the cash Isa allowance would be cut.

Economy

Harbour Energy slashes ANOTHER 100 jobs as windfal...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 27

Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy is cutting another 100 North Sea jobs in the North Sea after the Chancellor refused to axe the win...

Economy

Car sharing firm Zipcar to close operations in the...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 26

Zipcar has announced plans to close its operations in the UK by the end of the year, it said today.

Economy

Pay-per-mile tax on EVs will trigger petrol car ra...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 26

Robert Forrester, boss at Vertu Motors, says the Chancellor's EV tax raid will be a hammer blow to demand and force brands to rest...

Economy

Around 150k customers moved to Octopus Money as it...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 25

With the acquisition, Octopus Money has taken on around 150,000 customers from Virgin Money.

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U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 27

Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic uncertainty.

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U.S. airlines report short-term disruptions amid A...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 31

Airbus recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft.

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Americans expected to spend over a trillion dollar...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 23

Americans spent a record $12 billion online on Black Friday this year, according to Adobe Analytics. Ali Bauman reports on how ris...

Economy

Rubens painting lost for over 4 centuries sells fo...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 26

A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction for well beyond its asking price.

Economy

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 30

Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, says U.S. consumers spent $11.8 billion on Black Friday, nearly a 10% jump from las...

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Tenants warned rents will be hiked after Budget ta...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 32

Tenants will foot the bill for painful tax hikes Rachel Reeves imposed on landlords in the Budget, property insiders warn.

Economy

Britain's biggest stealth tax to cost families £34...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 35

Rachel Reeves this week extended the freeze on income tax thresholds for another three years to help fund extra spending on benefi...

Economy

Savers to be blocked from transferring to cash Isa...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 35

Transfers will now be blocked and harsh restrictions on other ways of bypassing the rules will be introduced.

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Stocks, bonds and sterling rally after the Budget ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 25

Rachel Reeves appears to have passed an initial market credibility test after UK assets rallied for the week following an Autumn B...

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Young workers 'will be the ones to suffer' as cost...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 37

Young workers 'will be the ones to suffer' as the cost of employing them rises by more than £4,000 under Labour, according to new ...

Economy

Shopping on Black Friday? Here's how to avoid onli...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 36

Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.

Economy

Save our family firms: Reeves warned inheritance t...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 33

In the Budget this week, the Chancellor stuck to her plan to hit family businesses and farms worth more than £1million with death ...

Economy

Scam hunter Nick Stapleton reveals the terrifying ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 37

Fraudsters are gearing up for a scam bonanza in the month leading up to Christmas as shoppers eye up bargains to nab at a discount...

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Asda boss says he will 'restore confidence' as IT ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 23

Chairman Allan Leighton said the group's turnaround had been pushed back by six months after the rollout of its 'Project Future' u...

Economy

Tenants can expect higher monthly rents thanks to ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 26

Tenants will foot the bill for painful tax hikes Rachel Reeves imposed on landlords in the Budget, property insiders warn.

Economy

I'm buying a £2m house: What do I need to know abo...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 26

We can afford the £2,500 per year levy, but would obviously rather avoid it - and are worried it would put off buyers if we sold t...

Economy

Five major flaws of the pay-per-mile tax on EVs: M...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 28

Having scrutinised the consultation document on eVED, we've identified five huge problems the Government faces when it intends to ...

Economy

Best Black Friday TV and broadband deals that coul...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 30

We've picked out top TV and broadband deals currently available below, including specific Black Friday offers.

Economy

Lifetime Isa rates hiked as high as 4.69%: With th...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 26

As part of the Budget, the Government has confirmed that changes to the lifetime Isa are on the horizon. At the same time, two lif...

Economy

Truth about Temu: The 'bargains' that are CHEAPER ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 29

From 'lightning deals' to 'super deals' and 'bulk saver hubs', shoppers who visit the websites of Chinese retail giants AliExpress...

Economy

Budget blow to salary sacrifice schemes will add m...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 28

Experts say the move could dent savers' retirement pots and lead companies to cut back on contributions.

Economy

The expert guide to protecting your pension, retir...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 25

Simon Lambert will be answering all of YOUR questions at 4pm on Thursday after Rachel Reeves announced the autumn budget.

Economy

Why tariffs might make real Christmas trees more a...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 28

The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by P...

Economy

How to find the best Black Friday deals on electro...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 31

These are the best days to shop for appliances, toys, clothing and more throughout the holiday season, according to retail experts...

Economy

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Here's wha...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 29

Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.

Economy

Rachel Reeves hikes savings interest tax with addi...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 26, 2025 0 30

The rates of tax savers pay on their savings interest will be hiked from April 2027 in a shock move by the Chancellor

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