HMRC Targets 82,000 Households With Shock Tax Demands
HMRC demands £992 from 82,000 low-income households due to frozen tax thresholds; savings interest rules offer a way to avoid the tax.
Category : Markets
Norway Wealth Fund to Reject Musk's $1tn Tesla Pay Deal
Norway's sovereign wealth fund will vote against Elon Musk's $1tn Tesla pay deal, citing concerns over size and dilution.
Mystery French Onion Dip Shipments Baffle Philadelphia Restaurants
Philadelphia restaurants receive mysterious shipments of 600 tubs of Heluva Good! French onion dip, leading to confusion and creative responses.
Deutsche Bank faces action over $20bn Russian money-laundering scheme
Deutsche Bank faces fines and legal action over its role in a $20bn Russian money-laundering scheme, according to a leaked internal report.
Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Greater Manchester June 14
Find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Greater Manchester today. Save up to £13 by filling up at Costco in Oldham. Interactive widget included.
China's Economy Grew 5% in 2025 Despite Trade War and Property Crisis
China's economy grew 5% in 2025, meeting its target despite trade war and property crisis, but structural challenges persist.
abrdn to Pay Bonuses Despite Cutting 500 Jobs in Restructure
abrdn cuts 500 jobs and outsources work in £150m cost-saving drive, but will continue paying bonuses to staff.
Bank of England Governor Warns of 'Worrying Echoes' of 2008 Crisis in US Private Credit Markets
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns US private credit market turmoil echoes 2008 crisis, citing complex financial engineering and weak underwriting.
Nvidia’s $465bn Rout Triggers Global Market Sell-Off
Nvidia loses $465bn in record rout as Chinese AI app DeepSeek sparks global tech sell-off, wiping $1tn from US markets.
Premium Bonds Odds Worsen to 23,000 to One
NS&I cuts prize fund rate from 3.6% to 3.3%, worsening premium bonds odds to 23,000-1 from April.
AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge expansion, halting entire UK investment package
AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge expansion, halting £650m UK investment package amid a week of negative pharma announcements.
Trump Media Shares Plunge 60% Amid Financial Woes
Trump Media shares fall 60% since March debut as company plans stock sale; Trump faces financial pressure from legal woes.
WC 2026 Best Paid Managers: Tuchel Behind Ancelotti
Thomas Tuchel earns £4.9m as England boss but trails Carlo Ancelotti (£8.5m) and others in the 2026 World Cup manager salary rankings.
Global Stock Markets Tumble Amid AI Bubble Fears
Global stock markets fall sharply as AI bubble fears grow, with US, Asian, and European indices declining amid warnings from bank bosses and short-seller bets against key tech stocks.
UK Government Borrowing Costs Near 27-Year High, Pressure Mounts on Reeves
UK government borrowing costs hit near 27-year high, pressuring Chancellor Reeves to address deficit before autumn budget amid rising debt costs and inflation fears.
Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Named UK’s Fastest-Growing Business
Gary Lineker's Goalhanger tops UK fastest-growing business list with £37.9m sales and 321% growth, driven by podcasts and subscriptions.
Bonnie Blue: The Economics Behind a Porn Empire
Bonnie Blue's porn empire is a case study in attention economics, monetising lust and outrage while raising concerns about normalising extreme content.
NFL and NBA top UK fans' bucket lists as American sports boom
UK sports fans increasingly drawn to NFL and NBA games, with over half keen to attend in person. Survey shows two-thirds more interested than five years ago.
Honda Civic eHEV Wins 15-Car Hybrid Test Day
Journalist Christopher Sharp drove 15 cars in a day at SMMT Test Day. The Honda Civic eHEV, priced at £35,945, was the clear winner for its handling and hybrid powertrain.
Icing Sugar vs Caster Sugar: Key Differences Explained
Learn the differences between icing sugar and caster sugar, including granule size, uses in baking, and why starch is added to icing sugar.
Winning Lotto and Thunderball Numbers for £3.8m Jackpot
Check the winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's £3.8m jackpot draw. Full details on the new two-round format and prizes.
National Lottery £3.8M Lotto Draw Results for June 13
Live updates for tonight's £3.8M Lotto draw. The new 'two chances to win' system means one ticket enters two draws. Results at 8pm.
Bank of England Governor Warns Against 'Fragmenting' World Economy Amid Trump Tariff Threats
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns against fragmenting the world economy amid Donald Trump's tariff threats, urging active dialogue with the US.
Man United Could Build Midfield to Rival PSG Trio
Manchester United could build a midfield to rival PSG's Portuguese trio by signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, pairing him with Kobbie Mainoo.
SpaceX IPO: Hype and Control Make Musk a Trillionaire
Robert Reich argues SpaceX's IPO reveals capitalism based on hype, connections, and arbitrary control, not supply and demand. Musk's trillionaire status raises concerns about market rigging and self-dealing.
Mixed London Stocks As Oil Rises On US-Iran Deadlock
London stocks mixed as oil rises on US-Iran deadlock. FTSE 100 up 0.4%, FTSE 250 down 0.2%. Brent crude climbs to $103.70. Political uncertainty in UK adds to market jitters.
Kelleher's £18m Brentford Move: No Buy-Back Clause for Liverpool
Caoimhin Kelleher's £18m transfer to Brentford from Liverpool last summer had no buy-back clause, sources confirm.
Chippies at Risk: Cheaper Fish Needed to Survive Price Hikes
Fish and chip shops face closure as cod prices rise 45% and oil costs soar, with a third at risk in six months.
Ferrari Shares Drop After Divisive EV Launch Designed by Jony Ive
Ferrari shares fell up to 8% after unveiling its first EV, the Luce, designed by Jony Ive. The $640k car's design has been criticised as straying from Ferrari's sportscar heritage.
Serie A 2025-26: Inter's Double, Como's Rise, and McTominay's Impact
Inter win domestic double under Chivu; Como reach Champions League; McTominay shines for Napoli; Italian football struggles in Europe and at national level.
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