Bezos consortium to take 38% stake in Liverpool
The 1892 Holdings consortium, including Jeff Bezos, will take a 38% share in Liverpool, higher than first thought, with the deal valued closer to £2bn.
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Newcastle fitness club secures £20k loan for expansion
Newcastle Fitness Club, also known as NE1 Fitness Club, has secured a £20,000 Start Up Loan to expand its city centre gym, surpassing 100 members and creating new jobs.
NS&I reveals £63m Premium Bond boost for September draw
NS&I is increasing the Premium Bond prize rate to 4.35% for September, adding £63 million to the prize pot and creating over 308,000 extra prizes, including more £100,000 and £100 wins.
Premium Bonds prize rate rises to 4.35% in September
The Premium Bonds prize fund rate rises from 3.80% to 4.35% from the September 2026 draw, with odds of winning shortened to 21,000 to 1.
NS&I boosts Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35%
NS&I raises Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35% and improves odds to 21,000 to 1 for September 2026, adding £63 million in tax-free prizes.
Returning to work at 70: pension allowance capped at £10,000
An Express reader who returned to work at 70 faces a tax hit after their annual pension allowance was cut to £10,000 due to a fixed-term annuity. AJ Bell explains why.
Young women's investment pots nearly £4,600 bigger than men's
Young women investing via Lloyds' Invest Wise have average pots of £14,040, 49% more than men's £9,450, and are more engaged, but account for under a third of investors.
Set For Life results: Winning numbers for Aug 17
Tonight's Set For Life draw could see one player win £10,000 every month for 30 years, totalling £3.6m. The winning numbers will be revealed at 8pm.
Healey's Debt Gamble Could Rain Hellfire on Burnham
Chancellor John Healey's plan to borrow billions more risks a debt spiral, with gilt yields above 5% and interest consuming a record share of UK borrowing.
Martin Lewis: pensioners can save £2,300 with discount
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim council tax discounts, potentially saving over £2,300 a year, with SMI discounts up to 100%.
AJ Bell urges Healey to reassure high earners on pension tax relief
AJ Bell has urged Chancellor John Healey to reassure high earners ahead of the Budget, as a 60% tax trap and fears over pension tax relief changes could prompt bad decisions.
JP Morgan boss warns London jobs at risk from tax hikes
Jamie Dimon has warned Chancellor John Healey that higher taxes on the wealthy and financial sector risk driving jobs out of London, citing New York's experience.
1m low-paid workers told not to ignore HMRC letter
Around one million low-paid workers are urged to watch for an HMRC letter this month as they may be owed money from the new Low Earner's Pension Payment, correcting a tax relief difference.
Jason Arday donations exceed £147k as family thanks supporters
Donations for Jason Arday's family have surpassed £147,000, with a new £200,000 target. His family expressed 'heartfelt thanks' for the support following his death.
Lotto winner still shops in Primark despite £11.5m win
Kelly Dighton, who won £11.5m with her former partner, still loves shopping in Primark and recently treated her friends to a splurge there, she revealed on a podcast.
Car insurance premiums drop £217 but over-80s see smaller cut
Average car insurance premium falls 26% in two years to £593, but drivers over 80 see only £100 reduction, according to Compare the Market.
How to maximise pension income and minimise tax in retirement
Retirees should balance pension, ISA and savings withdrawals to cut tax. New IHT rules from 2027 mean pensions may face inheritance tax, changing old advice.
HSBC boosts savings rates to 4.4% on two-year fixed account
HSBC has increased rates on two Fixed Rate Saver accounts, with the two-year option now paying 4.4% AER and the one-year at 3.8% AER.
Fridge freezers cost households £68.96 a year
Running a fridge freezer costs the average household £68.96 a year, but it's still cheaper than separate fridge and freezer units, says Utilita.
SIPPs rules savers must know to avoid costly mistakes
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) offer freedom but come with complex rules. AJ Bell answers 15 common questions to help savers avoid costly mistakes.
FSG's £1.65bn Liverpool investment: A win for Henry?
Liverpool's value has soared from £300m to a £1.65bn investment for under a third of shares, marking a financial triumph for FSG, but supporters seek clarity on the future.
Invest £50,000 for £125 monthly passive income, HL says
Hargreaves Lansdown says to earn £125 a month from passive income, investors typically need £50,000 at a 3% yield, or £30,000 at 5%.
43 UK towns and villages set for £250 energy bill boost
Households near 43 new grid projects could get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years. First wave of pylons and infrastructure announced.
Lotto Results Live: £3.5m Jackpot and Thunderball Tonight
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto jackpot is an estimated £3.5m, with a £500,000 Thunderball prize. Draws at 8pm and 8.15pm. Follow live updates.
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers with Thunderball
The August 15 Lotto draw offers a £3.5million jackpot at 8pm, followed by the Thunderball draw with a fixed £500,000 prize. Follow live coverage.
Grandparents Pay Education Costs to Cut Inheritance Tax
67% of wealthy grandparents help with education costs, with tax planning a major factor, according to Rathbones.
Oldest curry house legal battle paused; UK's oldest landmarks
Britain's oldest curry house, Veeraswamy, gets a legal reprieve as its lease battle with the Crown Estate is paused. Meanwhile, discover the UK's oldest tree, pub, cinema, and more.
UK savers can get £138 extra with ISA switch, data shows
New Moneyfacts data shows higher-rate taxpayers could be £138 better off by moving savings into an ISA, as average one-year ISA rates rise to 4.24%.
Inheritance tax planning enquiries rise 50% before 2027
Belfast adviser David Stirling reports a 50% surge in inheritance tax planning enquiries as families prepare for April 2027 pension changes.
£100,000 tax warning for two groups ahead of Budget
Higher earners face a 60% tax trap and potential wealth tax raids as the Budget approaches, with two groups particularly at risk.
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