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Co-operative Bank and Coventry near agreement on landmark £780m deal

The Co-operative Bank will this week move a step closer to regaining its mutual status when it announces that it has struck a £780m deal to be bought by the Coventry Building Society.

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

One small thing that can make the biggest difference to your family when you die

Most people who take out a life insurance policy do so for peace of mind, knowing their family will get a lump sum payout when they pass away. However, it could also provide a headache for grieving relatives, who can get caught out by unexpected tax bills and payout delays when they try to cash the policy in. Writing a policy into trust is one way ...

London house prices down five per cent — but one borough has bucked the trend

London house prices down five per cent — but one borough has bucked the trend - House prices fell almost five per cent across the capital, but some boroughs show signs of growth

Latest UK inflation fall matches Bank of England expectations, Bailey says

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British inflation is broadly declining in line with the Bank of England's forecasts, and next month's numbers look on track for a sharp drop towards the central bank's 2% target, Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday. "We're actually pretty much on track for where we thought we would be," Bailey said at an event in Washington hosted by the Institute of

Sterling hits one-month high after UK inflation data

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - Sterling hit a fresh one-month high against the euro and rose versus a weakening dollar on Wednesday after UK inflation data suggested less monetary easing by the Bank of England (BoE). British consumer price inflation slowed by less than expected to a two-and-a-half-year low of 3.2% in annual terms in March, down from a 3.4% increase in February. The dollar

There is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. How can this be bridged?

I’m struggling with my relationship because there is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. We’re both in our 50s, have been together for nearly three years and live apart. He – never married, no kids, great job – is very financially secure and has lots of spare money. I, however, as an older single parent, freelancing, some health problems, post-divorce and in a difficult economy, am absolutely skint! To the extent...

The median wealth per adult in European countries (Spain does not fare badly)

On this map, we can see how much personal wealth the average European adult has. Wealth is shown in US Dollars and includes both financial and non-financial wealth. Non-financial wealth mostly consists of land and real estate. The reason this map shows the median and not the average is that an average is usually skewed by the extremely wealthy. This results is an amount that is far higher than the wealth of most adults. In the case of the...

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Giuliani’s bankruptcy could cost him his apartment, his jewellery and, perhaps worse, his Joe DiMaggio shirt

Giuliani’s bankruptcy could cost him his apartment, his jewellery and, perhaps worse, his Joe DiMaggio shirt - From multimillion-dollar properties to luxury watches (and a replica signed Joe DiMaggio shirt), the former New York mayor and Trump attorney may have to part with some cherished items to pay his creditors, writes Kelly Rissman

Nigel Farage says ‘big political decision’ to be announced when quizzed on joining Conservative Party

Nigel Farage says ‘big political decision’ to be announced when quizzed on joining Conservative Party -

Musk's £45bn payday goes to a vote just months after the deal was struck down in court

In a setback for Musk, 52, a Delaware judge ruled in January that this deal, which would be the biggest ever in US corporate history, should be voided.

The average salary you can expect in the UK based on your age (and how to get it)

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Australia rises to second in world budget management rankings, IMF data shows

Australia’s overall budget balance is the second strongest among G20 nations, behind only Canada, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest fiscal monitor. The IMF’s half-yearly update, released on Wednesday night, found Australia’s overall budget balance came in at -0.9% of gross domestic product in 2023, with only Canada’s budget position (-0.6%) faring better. Australia has shot up the rankings in the latest data, having placed...

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love - ‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote

US aid to Ukraine: Date of vote in Congress is set, what it means

The House of Representatives in the USA could approve funding for assistance to Ukraine as part of Speaker Mike Johnson's initiative as early as this week. However, this is not the only issue that congressmen will be considering. RBC-Ukraine explains when and what the House of Representatives will be voting on. The material was prepared using state...

Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing

By Harshita Mary Varghese (Reuters) -Netflix's plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts warning that gains from a crackdown on password sharing are set to ease. The streaming pioneer saw its strongest growth since the pandemic in the second half of 2023, with about 22 million people

7 Online Side Hustles Worth Your Time

Combat inflation and rising prices with an online side hustle. Here are some doable options that will be worth your time.

Liverpool transfers: Frankfurt finalise plans to replace €60m Reds target Willian Pacho

Eintracht Frankfurt have set a price tag of around €60m for Willian Pacho and they are making plans to add PAOK's Konstantinos Koulierakis as a replacement.

Dozens arrested and thousands contacted after scammer site taken offline

Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.

British unions lose appeal over $23 billion pension reform bill

LONDON (Reuters) - Two British trade unions on Wednesday lost an appeal over changes to public sector pensions they argued allows the government to unlawfully pass the 19-billion-pound ($23.7 billion) cost of discriminatory pension reforms onto workers. The Fire Brigades Union and the British Medical Association argued Britain's finance ministry was effectively making members of newer pension

5% yield! This dividend stock could be great for my retirement

Our writer explains why this dividend stock appeals to her as she’s investing to build wealth to enjoy in the next phase of her life. The post 5% yield! This dividend stock could be great for my retirement appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Barclays to limit cash deposits from July

Barclays has been accused of trying to ‘kill cash’ with plans to strictly limit how much customers can deposit. From July, an annual limit of £20,000 will apply to the amount of cash which can be paid into Barclays personal accounts, including any associated children’s accounts. The limit will then be reset in January of each following year. Any ca...

Cash for clutter: how to make money from what’s in the attic

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure, as they say, so you could make a chunk of cash by selling unwanted items cluttering your attic and cupboards. Coins, retro toys and games, old tech, books and magazines can all be sold, with some items possibly worth a lot more than you may think. Dig out old toys Toys don’t have to be 50 or 100 years old to be worth money. For example, Beanie Babies became a big collectible in the 1990s, and...

Lenders raise mortgage rates after inflation blow

Mortgages are going up as higher than expected inflation figures cast doubt over the likelihood the Bank of England will cut interest rates before the summer. Coventry Building Society is raising all of its fixed rates on its residential mortgages for new and existing customers from April 18, it has announced. Similarly, Principality Building Socie...

Single ticket wins £5.2 million lottery jackpot

Single ticket wins £5.2 million lottery jackpot - The estimated jackpot for Saturday’s Lotto draw now stands at £3.8m.

Lloyds Bank warns customers after £1m lost to Taylor Swift ticket scam

Taylor Swift fans are thought to have lost £1m to fake ticket scams ahead of her upcoming Eras tour. Lloyds Bank has issued a warning to fans, saying that more than 600 of its customers have come forward so far to report being scammed. The figures were based on analysis of purchase scams reported by customers of the banking group in the year to Mar...

Emma Raducanu’s company posts £9.6m profit mostly through commercial endorsements

Emma Raducanu’s registered company made a profit of almost £10 million in 2023, according to records posted at Companies House. ‌The company in question – Harbour 6 Ltd – was registered in 2020, the year before Raducanu shot to fame by winning the US Open as a qualifier. ‌She is identified as the sole director and the only employee of the company, ...

Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years

We'd all love an extra income, whether it's for retirement or to top up our earnings. Dr James Fox explains how to do it when starting with nothing. The post Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

World faces permanently higher interest rates, warns Bank of England official

Consumers face the prospect of permanently higher interest rates amid geopolitical tensions and “slower globalisation”, a Bank of England official has warned. Megan Greene, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee, said the last mile of slowing down the pace of inflation would be the hardest as she spoke during an event hosted by the IIF...

Why is Trump’s New York hush money trial not taking place on Wednesdays?

Why is Trump’s New York hush money trial not taking place on Wednesdays? - Judge Merchan hoping to keep midweek reprieve open amid hectic schedule to allow for break from proceedings and an opportunity to focus on other business

Giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would be 'total game changer', says London businessman

Giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would be 'total game changer', says London businessman - Bill Browder, known as the Kremlin leader’s ‘number one enemy’, says handing assets to Ukraine would allow it to ‘fight off the Russians’

Forget gold! I’d rather buy these 3 FTSE high-yielders in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Gold looks like a risky investment to me as the price hits an all-time high. I'm ignoring the fuss to focus on filling up my Stocks and Shares ISA. The post Forget gold! I’d rather buy these 3 FTSE high-yielders in a Stocks and Shares ISA appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.

5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how in five easy steps. The post 5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

I'm an Isa millionaire: Here are my top tips for building a chunky tax-free pot

Our reader Mr H is one of the lucky few with an Isa worth over £1m and has shared how he became an Isa millionaire and his top tips for increasing your pot.

We endured a 48-hour journey from hell before my BA Gold Member status came to the rescue

The first hint our journey home from the Caribbean might not go as smoothly as planned came with an American Airlines (AA) email that popped into my inbox on the evening before our departure. “Adverse weather may affect your travel plans,” it warned sombrely, before explaining that predicted storms in Miami the next day could disrupt flights. It ad...

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares -

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’ - The last halving four years ago preceded a five-fold price increase

These are the jobs with the largest gender pay gaps where women earn less than men

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How much have house prices changed in YOUR area? Interactive tool reveals North East and North West are the biggest winners as average value of homes across the UK rises for the third month in a row

UK homeowners saw the value of their homes rise for the third month in a row, by 0.4% or £1,000 from January to February according to analysis by online estate agent Purplebricks.

‘Grey divorce’ poses higher financial risk for women than men

‘Grey divorce’ poses higher financial risk for women than men - ‘Grey divorce operates as a chronic economic strain,’ researchers say

'The Money Kings': History of US attitudes towards Jews, antisemitism

Daniel Schulman tells the story of German-Jewish immigrants who hit Wall Street, their impact on modern corporate finance, IPOs, anti-trust legislation, Zionism, and antisemitic conspiracy theories.

How to care for a Chinese money plant — 8 pro tips to keep them happy and healthy

The experts reveal how to care for a Chinese money plant correctly — including watering requirements and common problems to look out for

Soccer-Juventus review ruling as club ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 million euros

(Reuters) - Juventus are reviewing a decision made by an arbitration court which ordered the club to pay former striker Cristiano Ronaldo around 9.8 million euros in owed wages, the Serie A side said on Wednesday. The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut

Measuring the True Cost of Trump Tax Cuts

Natasha Sarin, professor at Yale Law School, is the co-founder of The Budget Lab, which analyzes federal policy proposals for the American economy. She says that a full extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would cost the economy hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few decades.

Calling all job hunters, these are the UK's happiest industries to work in

Time to start refreshing that CV.

Angela Rayner faces new questions over tax on homes

Angela Rayner is facing new questions about her financial affairs after it emerged that capital gains tax may be owed on another property. Ms Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, insists that a house she sold for a large profit in 2015 was her main residence – which, if true, means her husband Mark Rayner should have paid capital gains tax on a property...

What to do with your pension at retirement: A five-step guide to sorting it out and generating a comfortable income for your old age

When it's time to stop work and enjoy retirement, you need to make the most of the money you have saved. That means turning pension funds into an income. We explain what you need to know.