
Two gift-card scams leave victims out of pocket as retailers urged to tighten security
Fraudsters are using 'voucher draining' and phone-based 'voucher courier' tactics to steal balances from high-street vouchers, experts warn ahead of Christmas

Fraudsters are using 'voucher draining' and phone-based 'voucher courier' tactics to steal balances from high-street vouchers, experts warn ahead of Christmas

Ralph Lauren’s chief innovation and branding officer says the company is expanding into hotels, AI personalization and sustainability while preparing for a post‑Ralph era.

First Step allows first-time buyers with at least £5,000 of their own savings to borrow up to £350,000 at a 5.25% rate; gifts or loans from family are not permitted

Survey finds 29% wish they'd begun saving earlier; regret peaks among people in their 30s and 40s and 1 in 10 lack an emergency fund

Aldermore’s 4.3% 60‑day notice Cash ISA and Paragon’s 4.15% 40‑day product give savers an alternative to fixed-term bonds while flexible terms let withdrawals be replaced within the tax year

Health gains lift Britain in Global Retirement Index even as income inequality and unemployment weaken and policymakers signal pension reforms

First Step product lets first-time buyers borrow on 2% deposits from own savings only, with higher rates and a five-year fix

Tribunal dismisses discrimination claims after finalist lost out because interviewers said she did not 'vibe' with the team; judge said fit can be considered but urged caution

Tim Martin urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reform tax treatment of hospitality ahead of November Budget as industry faces higher costs and job losses