Family trims care home costs by more than £1,000 a month as fees soar
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
NHS funding schemes and local authority rules offer relief but remain opaque for families navigating hundreds of thousands in fees
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Footsie's Santa rally underscores two-tier economy, McRae says
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
UK shares rise on US market strength, but domestic weakness looms as investors weigh 2026 forecasts and the fate of smaller firms
Vibecession or Degrowth? Why Wealth Is Rising but American Happiness Isn’t
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
A review of the evidence suggests rising incomes have not translated into broader well-being, fueling a debate over growth, consumption, and policy paths for the wealthy world.
From $6 Billion to foreclosure: Gary Winnick's rise and fall in Los Angeles
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Los Angeles’ once-richest financier watched a fortune built on telecom and real estate unravel under mounting debt, culminating in foreclosure battles over Casa Encantada years after his death.
Canada approves £40bn Anglo Teck mining merger
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Approval clears the way for a Vancouver-based, London-listed copper champion with multi-billion-dollar Canadian investment commitments and a global mining footprint.
Banks forecast 2% growth in mortgage lending next year, with borrowers urged to act quickly
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Banks expect only modest growth in mortgage lending as higher rates constrain borrowing; homeowners and buy-to-let investors advised to lock in rates and compare options promptly.
Ukraine peace hopes wipe billions from FTSE 100 as defence and oil stocks slide
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Footsie retreat follows statements about a possible deal; defence contractors and energy giants lead declines as traders reposition for potential peace
Second-steppers rely on Bank of Mum and Dad for larger property deposits, Barclays finds
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Average cash gifts to move up the property ladder exceed those for first-time buyers, as prices and rents push families to seek family help
Investigation finds Christmas hampers frequently cost twice the price of the contents
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Mail on Sunday study exposes hefty markups on ready-made hampers from major retailers, prompting calls for shoppers to DIY.