Surge in gilt yields hands investors chance to lock in tax-free gains
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Spike in UK borrowing costs pushes 30-year gilt yields above 5.7%, prompting retail demand to buy direct and hold in ISAs or pensions
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Homeowners spend £57,722 on garden room to avoid extension delays and planning hurdles
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
New-build buyers in Cumbria chose a prefabricated garden room installed in two weeks after being deterred by developer and council permission requirements for a traditional extension
UK new car registrations fall in August as electric vehicle sales reach record high
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Overall registrations down 2% to 82,908, while battery electric vehicle sales jump 14.9% after launch of Electric Car Grant and manufacturer discounts
Equity income trusts regain appeal as Bank of England trims rates
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
With base-rate cuts reducing the yield on cash, analysts say equity income trusts are again attracting investors seeking dividends and capital growth
John Lewis to sell Topshop as brand returns to UK high streets
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Department store will stock Topshop ranges from February in a bid to attract younger shoppers; 32 outlets to take womenswear and six to carry Topman
Wellness Boom Fuels Surge in Small Businesses, Spa Towns See Biggest Gains
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
GoDaddy report finds a quarter of small firms tapping demand for wellness products and services, with nearly a third based in or around Britain’s historic spa towns
Winning numbers drawn for $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Numbers revealed as officials contend with website outage; lump-sum winner would face substantial federal and state taxes
Couple charged £436 more by travel agent than British Airways fare; agent cites 'dynamic' pricing
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Customer who booked through Travel Unravel paid £1,938 for Gatwick–Trinidad tickets while direct BA fare was £1,502; Companies House filings show directors based in India, investigator reports
Amazon Cuts Prices Across Categories: HuffPost Highlights This Week’s Best Deals
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Retail giant discounts items from tech accessories to home goods ahead of a long weekend and the start of football season, according to a HuffPost roundup.