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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

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...

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.

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.

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

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

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

How to eat healthily (and even lose weight) for £26 a week

Can you afford to eat healthily? With so many of us feeling overstretched at the moment, it’s a valid question. Eating fresh foods has increasingly become a luxury. A report last year by the Food Foundation found that healthy food costs £10 per 1,000 calories, a pound more than in 2022. Meanwhile less healthy choices come in at £4.50 per 1,000 calo...

How Iran warned that Britain would pay for hosting dissident journalists

On March 29, Iran International television presenter Pouria Zeraati was walking the short distance between his front door and car in Wimbledon when a man approached him and asked for £3. Suddenly, two other men surrounded him, putting him in a hold while their accomplice produced a knife. Zeraati, 36, was stabbed in the leg before the group ran awa...

Stoke to pay for Kayleigh McDonald’s ACL surgery after her GoFundMe plea

Stoke City have agreed to pay for a player in their women’s team to undergo surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury after she started a GoFundMe page in order to cover the necessary costs. Kayleigh McDonald sustained the injury during Stoke’s 2-1 defeat to Burnley in the Women’s National League North last month and, having undergone a scan, claims she was told by the club that she would have to join an NHS waiting list in order to...

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

Time to start refreshing that CV.

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules - Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles

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...

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...

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?

7 proven tips for getting yellow stains out of your mattress and pillows

Tried and tested methods for getting yellow stains out of your mattress and pillows, leaving them looking as good as new.

Same agent as Mainoo: Man Utd "one to watch" in race to sign £40m+ striker

The Red Devils could be a contender to sign the Premier League "monster", according to this journalist.

Here's why you're more likely to gain belly fat during menopause

Your hormones are to blame, but you *can* fix it.

Biden Unveils New Plan to Forgive More Student Debt

The 54 Best Watches a Man Can Buy In 2024

The Esquire editors pick their favourite models, to suit your favoured budget

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

Give up lie-ins and buy an eye mask: how to get better sleep

Changes that cost nothing Dr Nicola Cann, a sleep consultant and psychologist, says sleeping is a natural process “that our bodies are primed for”, so there is a lot you can do to improve it without spending anything. The first of her three favourite suggestions is getting some morning daylight. “This could be a 20-minute walk or just drinking your coffee by a big window. Daylight helps to set our circadian rhythms [physical, mental and...

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...

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

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.

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 ...

Is this the ultimate open-top super tourer? We take to the wheel of Aston Martin's £200K DB12 Volante

Aston Martin's DB12 Volante is a very good way to spend £200,000 in an instant. But is it the stand-out drop-top super tourer on the planet? RAY MASSEY has been testing it in the Cotswolds.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Most Britons think life was better in 1990s and 2000s than now, poll shows

Most Britons think life was better in 1990s and 2000s than now, poll shows - The YouGov poll also found a majority who view the future with pessimism

What to do in a dispute with the taxman: HEATHER ROGERS explains

You might find yourself, or your business, the subject of a tax enquiry even if you believe you did nothing wrong. Or, HMRC might have aggrieved you! Our tax expert Heather Rogers explains what to do...

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

How much you should save for a comfortable retirement – and when your cash will run out

The idea of finally retiring from work may fill some with joy – but it can also be a great source of anxiety. It is all well and good to dream of long summers, holiday homes and big family trips, but how much money do you need to fund a new life without a salary? An oft-cited rule of thumb is to multiply your working salary by 10. But the goal post...

Readers reply: Why do men have short hair and women long hair?

Why do men have short hair and women long hair, generally speaking? When – and why – did this become the convention? (The same questions apply to trousers and skirts, come to think of it.) Rojo Levien, by email Send new questions to [email protected]. Readers reply And why is it legal for hairdressers to charge women more than they charge men, even if it’s for the same haircut? EBGB In 1964, the Rolling Stones placed an ad in the NME wishing...

AI-generated voice scams on the rise — 5 tips to protect yourself and your family

AI-based scams focus on using voices that are easily findable online. However, here are five tips to help you protect yourself and your family.

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.

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Average US annual salary by age revealed – see how you compare

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...

Best used sporty but economical cars from £2000

These budget picks show you can own a cheap, fun car without breaking the bank at the fuel pump

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.

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...

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

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.

DWP warns carers they could face greater penalties if they appeal against fines

Government officials have been accused of using “threatening and cruel” tactics towards unpaid carers by saying they could face even greater financial penalties if they appeal against “vindictive” benefit fines. This month a Guardian investigation revealed that thousands of people who look after disabled, frail or ill relatives have been forced to pay back huge sums after being chased by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over “honest...

A simple guide to why is Trump is on trial – and whether he could go to jail