Outside of Halloween and Christmas, Valentine’s Day ranks as one of the biggest days for chocolate sales globally. But like last year, Brits are set to be paying more for …
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UK at risk of downgrade: Hunt considers tax cuts amid ‘high debt and borrowing costs’
The UK might suffer a debt downgrade if it goes ahead with another bout of tax cuts, a major ratings agency suggested. In a note published yesterday, Fitch Ratings acknowledged …
The 32 investment trusts that would have made you an ISA millionaire
A total of 32 investment trusts would have made you a millionaire if you invested the full annual ISA allowance in the same trust every year since 1999, according to …
How to experience the New Orleans Mardi Gras spirit with the locals
The Chloe New Orleans, hotel review: Charlotte Cline checked into one of the modern hotels in Uptown New Orleans to find more of a local atmosphere, great music and strong …
Home REIT: FCA launches investigation into troubled housing investor
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into the beleaguered housing investor Home REIT. In a stock exchange notice today, Home REIT said it had been notified of an …
ITV: Mayfair hedge fund snaps up stake as broadcaster grapples with ‘ad recession’
A secretive Mayfair-based hedge fund has snapped up a stake in ITV reigniting speculation about the company’s future. Silchester International, which previously built a £500m position in advertising giant WPP, …
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to coach Liverpool next month
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will be part of a Liverpool Legends coaching team against Ajax next month. He will join Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge in the …
Snooker heads to Saudi Arabia with Kingdom eyeing fourth Major
Snooker has become the latest sport to head to the Middle East with confirmation of a 10-year deal which will see Saudi Arabia host the unofficial “fourth Major” of snooker. …
Valentine’s Day derailed as strikes disrupt deliveries from Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Amazon
Valentine’s Day plans are under threat as a barrage of strikes scheduled for Wednesday could disrupt doorstep deliveries from major companies including Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Amazon. The walkouts come …
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group strengthens grip on AO as it increases stake again
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group now owns almost a quarter of electricals seller AO after the retail giant further upped its stake. The owner of House of Fraser and Sports Direct …