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How Iranian banks ‘linked to Tehran’s military’ are still operating in London

Senior Labour and Conservative politicians are calling for two Iranian state-owned banks operating in London to be added to UK sanctions amid claims that ministers are not doing enough to counter Iranian activities in Britain

How to wow in the style stakes at Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is famed for the strict dress codes that govern what one can and cannot wear in its enclosures, and even seasoned attendees can waver over which hat is appropriate and whether or not to wear heels. Yet it needn’t be an anxiety-inducing experience – after all, it’s supposed to be fun. That’s certainly the message from this year’s style g...

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.

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

Could my mortgage cost me more than I make from house price rises?

With the help of data from Finder, we crunch the numbers on predicted mortgage costs and house price rises in the coming decades. Will homeowners still be better off?

Khan vows to set up ‘baby banks’ in every London borough if re-elected mayor

Baby banks could be rolled out in every London borough for families to access free essentials for their children, as part of Sadiq Khan’s bid to win a historic third term. The London mayor will launch his “safer, fairer, greener London” manifesto in south-east London, pitching how his policies will support young Londoners from birth to securing a job and finding an affordable home to buy or rent. Operating similarly to food banks, baby banks...

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

Held onto your flannel and jelly sandals? This is your time (again).

Denmark becomes first country to procure weapons for Ukraine's Forces from Ukrainian manufacturers

Recently, Denmark allocated a new aid package to Ukraine, and part of the funds will be spent on weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which Ukrainian companies will produce, according to the Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin. It is noted that this involves $28.5 million. The department specified that this is the first and so...

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe - The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party

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.

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

Kraken's Perfumo on "Most Symbolic Bitcoin Halving"

Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to share why he believes the upcoming Bitcoin halving event will be the "most symbolic" in the cryptocurrency's history and why crypto adoption takes time. He speaks on "Bloomberg Technology."

Adidas eyes £500m profits as Samba surge helps brand shake off Kanye West saga

Adidas eyes £500m profits as Samba surge helps brand shake off Kanye West saga - Brand severed ties with ‘Power’ rapper over his antisemitic remarks in 2022

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage -

What are bonds, how do they work and how do you buy them?

While rising interest rates have caused havoc in the mortgage market over the past year, there has been one silver lining: the reinstatement of appealing returns from cash and bonds. And now that bonds are attractive once more – in the aftermath of the financial crisis they often paid effectively zero interest – investors may feel the need to under...

Gen Xers Ask: ‘Can I Afford to Retire?’

A feature on how Gen Xers are struggling with retirement planning.

BBC World Service chief resigns amid ‘deep concern’ about broadcaster’s future

The head of the BBC World Service has quit as she cited “deep concerns” about the broadcaster’s future amid sweeping cuts. Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services and BBC World Service director, said she will step down in July after three years in the role. In a note to staff, Ms Landor said she was “deeply concerned ab...

Mental health sicknotes to be harder to get as PM tries to cut £69bn benefits bill

GPs could no longer be responsible for issuing fit notes, under the proposals, with it instead falling to occupational health specialists to make the call

Oil stabilises after sharp drop on demand concerns, easing of Middle East tension

By Mohi Narayan and Katya Golubkova NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed after a 3% drop in the previous session as the market remains concerned about demand this year and on signs that a wider conflict in the key Middle East producing region could be avoided. Brent futures were up 13 cents, or 0.15%, at $87.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures

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

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Weird magnetic quasiparticle could be used as a new type of bit in advanced computing systems, scientists find

Scientists want to replace electrons with so-called 'nanobubbles' — or skyrmions — to store data more densely and efficiently in advanced memory components that would replace RAM and flash storage.

I want to let my flat on Airbnb and travel: Will I breach my lease, mortgage and insurance?

I own a one-bed leasehold flat in London and I'm looking to take a two-month sabbatical to go traveling in July. Am I able to rent it out on a short-term basis while I'm away?

Midlife adults feel 'overwhelmed' and 'afraid' at the idea of taking over an elderly parent's finances when they can't cope: Here's how to plan ahead

Nearly half of middle aged people are anxious about handling their parents' money after they are no longer able to cope, a cross-generational study has found.

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, ...

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show?

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show? - Tim Campbell, who later stepped in for Claude Littner as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man in the boardroom, was the winner of the first series.

After months of political deadlock in Washington on US aid for Ukraine - something's changed

Something curious is happening in Washington.

Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each quarter, a decision seen as a sign that years of customer gains in the streaming wars are coming to an end. Shares of the streaming video pioneer fell after it reported a large batch of new customers in the first quarter but gave a revenue

How not to fall foul of the ticket scammers catching out Taylor Swift fans

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrives in Britain in just a few months’ time, it won’t just be one of the most eagerly awaited concert series ever, but a record-breaking one, too; it’s now the first music tour to surpass $1 billion (£800 million) in revenue. And, as any Swifties will know if they’ve watched the concert film, it’s an absolutely brill...

Is Legal & General’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

Legal & General’s share price looks very undervalued to me. It also yields 8.3% and seems set to benefit from strong business growth. The post Is Legal & General’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Can you afford to retire?

Can you afford to retire? - Tough economic conditions mean more people are putting retirement plans on hold and looking at other ways to boost their savings. By Vicky Shaw.

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

France seizes seaside villa belonging to Putin associates

The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. The property, in the southwestern coastal town of Anglet, was seized in December 2023 as part of an investigation into money laundering, prosecutors said Wednesday. Selina Sykes reports.

Chelsea star has seen his value fall by £43m after being sold by Boehly

They sold him at the perfect time

EU proposes some free movement for young Brits

Young people could be able to move more easily between the UK and Europe and stay longer to work, study and train under proposed plans by the European Union

5 passive income ideas I’m already using

These five passive income ideas are already helping this writer earn money regularly without having to work for it. Here he explains why he likes them. The post 5 passive income ideas I’m already using appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

How to buy a sub-£40,000 Ferrari

Always wanted an Ferrari or Porsche but never had the funds? Richard Bremner has the answers

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

We're fund managers and these are the six big investment lessons we've learnt over the years

We asked six of Britain's foremost investment managers to share the most important ones they've learnt.

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

G7 fights for Ukraine cash as Russia's economy booms - ALEX BRUMMER

The main focus for the Western democracies at this Spring's finance gathering has been Ukraine in spite of the crisis in the Middle-East.

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale - The deputy Labour leader is preparing her defence as the probe into her tax affairs continues

'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.

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

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.

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

Time to start refreshing that CV.

£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build towards a yearly £20k second income. The post £20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president