21 h. ago Investing with confidence: How to make your money work harder

Want better returns than savings alone can offer? From setting goals to diversifying your portfolio, here’s how to start smart

Economics

3 d. ago Asda boss says he will 'restore confidence' as IT fiasco hits sales

Chairman Alan Leighton said the group's turnaround had been pushed back by six months after the rollout of its 'Project Future' upgrade caused issues.

Economics

5 d. ago OBR boss says he will RESIGN if he loses Chancellor's confidence over Budget leak fiasco

Richard Hughes said he was 'personally mortified' after the OBR's Budget assessment was made public before Rachel Reeves addressed the Commons.

Economics

6 d. ago Budget blues batter the High Street as confidence falls at fastest pace for 17 years

The Confederation of British Industry found confidence among shopkeepers and store chains has suffered the biggest drop since the financial crisis in 2008.

Politics

8 d. ago The money confidence gap is real – here’s how it hinders you and what you can do about it

Building financial resilience is crucial but education on managing finances can make all the difference

Politics

2 w. ago Cop30 live: ‘If we continue destroying everything on this earth there will be chaos,’ warns Indigenous chief

Earlier on day five of the climate summit, activists blockaded the main entrance demanding to speak to the Brazilian presidentNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just transition, i.e. making the switch to...

Events

2 w. ago Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues

As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centreNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just tr...

Politics

3 w. ago Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cut

As many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.

Economics

3 w. ago Consumers cut spending waiting for punishing Budget measures to hit them in pocket

FOUR in ten Brits are adjusting their finances in anticipation of the Budget, new polling shows. Findings show around a third of people in this group are making cutbacks to reduce spending and another third are building up a savings cushion. It comes as Rachel Reeves has indicated that she will break her manifesto pledge...

Economics

3 w. ago Robert Lewandowski sends Barcelona timely reminder as free transfer date nears

Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 in a La Liga thriller on Sunday to close the gap on Real Madrid to just two points, as Robert Lewandowski led the charge with a hat-trick

Politics