Personal Finance

Nearly two-third of first time buyers are entering the property market with someone else, a new report by Halifax has found.  Over 60 per cent of mortgages taken out by …

Business confidence has reached its highest level since February 2022, as firms bet that falling inflation and interest rate cuts will boost the economy. Overall confidence rose in the Lloyds …

A number of tech challengers and startups have urged the government to pass the digital markets bill before the next election to help end Big Tech’s “stranglehold” on the sector. …

The Mayor of London has called on the UK’s rail infrastructure manager to get its act together following a dip in performance on the Elizabeth Line and disruption on routes …

Of the two UK oil majors, Shell has been the quieter of late. Market discussions in recent weeks have largely revolved around BP’s former finance boss-turned chief executive Murray Auchincloss. …

Ownership of UK government bonds (gilts) by private investors have fallen to their lowest level since 1996, dropping 44 per cent in less than three years, according to data from …

Workplaces have been warned to support employees’ wellbeing better, with 18 million days lost annually to ill mental health Business leaders should prioritise providing more support to employees to combat a …

Independent venues are the backbone of the UK’s music scene – and they are a boost to the economy too, writes Sybil Bell The UK is currently midway through Independent …

China’s manufacturing sector, despite witnessing a slight improvement in January, sustained its fourth consecutive month of contraction, reflecting ongoing challenges amid heightened government efforts to stimulate growth and weak demand, …

Moving Markets Today: Asia Stocks Mirror Wall Street’s Decline, Most AI Stocks Tumble Including Microsoft, Alphabet, and AMD; China’s Factory Activity Contracts, Fed and BOE Meeting in Focus   The tech-heavy …