Everton owners seek new investors, report claims
The Friedkin Group is reportedly working with advisers on an Everton stake sale process, less than two years after taking control of the club.
Category : Finance
Graduates under £45,000 unlikely to clear Plan 2 loans
Only 32% of 2022 Plan 2 graduates are likely to repay loans in full, with a 50% chance requiring earnings of £45,000-£50,000.
Martin Lewis: four ways student loans can be wiped
Martin Lewis outlines the four ways student loans can be wiped, as controversy grows over Plan 2 interest rates and Education Secretary Lucy Powell calls the system 'egregious'.
Martin Lewis urges households to fix energy tariffs today
Martin Lewis has urged households to fix energy tariffs today as Ofgem's price cap rises 3.6% from October 1, with gas unit rates up 8.7%.
Virgin Money customers can earn £105 in interest from new saver deal
Virgin Money has launched a new Regular Saver Exclusive account with a market-leading 6.50% AER, allowing eligible customers to earn £105.87 in interest on £3,000 of savings over 12 months.
Passengers slam 'dangerously overcrowded' Cardiff to London trains
Passengers have criticised 'dangerously overcrowded' Great Western Railway services between Cardiff and London, with one traveller saying she had to stand the whole way to Reading.
State pensioners losing 'significant chunk' of income in stealth tax rise
More than one million state pensioners now pay the higher income tax rate, double the number five years ago, according to a Freedom of Information request by LCP's Steve Webb.
Savings mistake could cost you £1,775 a year
Leaving £50,000 in a 1% savings account earns about £500 a year, but a 4.55% account would pay £2,275 – a £1,775 difference, new analysis shows.
State-backed child investment account could be introduced
A state-backed investment account for children could be made available in future, as plans for an over-18s savings scheme are published this week.
Brits Warned Energy Bills Could Stay High Until 2030
EDF Energy warns UK households energy bills could remain stubbornly high for four years, ahead of Wednesday's price cap announcement.
Man pays off £440k mortgage in 4 years, now helps others
Jinesh Vohra, 41, paid off his £440,000 mortgage in four years by living on one salary. He left Goldman Sachs to found free app Sprive, helping others overpay.
UK asks banks for money-laundering success stories
The Treasury is asking banks and lawyers for real-life examples of blocking dirty money to prove UK anti-money-laundering controls work before the FATF review in 2027.
Five pension mistakes that could cost you in retirement
Pension Awareness Day 2026: retirement expert Susan Hope highlights five common pension mistakes, from missing employer matches to tax-inefficient withdrawals.
US Open star who won Davis Cup now works for private equity firm
Mario Ancic, who won the Davis Cup with Croatia in 2005, now works as a vice president at private equity firm One Equity Partners in New York City.
Wales Unclaimed Estates: Full Register of Names
Hundreds of unclaimed estates remain in Wales. UK Government figures show most counties have at least one on record. Claimants must present a family tree proving their relationship to the deceased.
Lotto Results LIVE: £4.2m Draw Numbers for Saturday, August 29
Tonight's Lotto draw offers a £4.2M jackpot on Saturday, August 29. Matching five numbers plus the bonus ball wins £1,000,000. Thunderball offers £500K at 8.15pm.
Energy boss reveals 3 appliances driving up your bills
Carl Hogg of Good Energy says tumble dryers, dishwashers and older fridges are among the biggest contributors to household electricity consumption.
Deferred state pension could trigger £560 tax bill, ex-minister warns
Older workers deferring the state pension could face tax bills of up to £560, which those claiming immediately would avoid, under Labour's planned tax protection for pensioners, warns former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
Harry and Meghan UK return could bring £4m HMRC boost
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK could add up to £4 million a year to HMRC coffers, according to a financial expert's estimate.
HMRC Letters to One Million Workers Over Pension Tax Relief
Around one million low-paid workers, mainly women, will receive letters from HMRC about missed pension tax relief under a new scheme to correct the 'net pay anomaly'.
Man City's £2.5m windfall and Kabore's £4.75m move revealed
Manchester City could earn up to £2.5m from Taylor Harwood-Bellis's potential £30m exit and up to £4.75m from Issa Kabore's Wrexham move, with sell-on clauses inserted.
Expert verdict on which taxes Andy Burnham will raise
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the Autumn Budget, with experts warning of limited room to manoeuvre. Financial expert Michele Tieghi has given his verdict on which taxes are likely to be raised.
EuroMillions: £59M jackpot up for grabs in Friday draw
A £59M EuroMillions jackpot is up for grabs in Friday, August 28's draw, with a guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker prize also on offer.
Pensioners warned of £1,160 monthly housing bill
Retirees could face £1,160 monthly housing costs as renting in retirement grows, exposing a 'fundamental flaw' in the pension system, Standard Life warns.
Pension tax overhaul: one month warning over inheritance tax change
Pensions will be liable for 40% inheritance tax from April 2027. A petition opposing the change closes in under a month, with thousands potentially affected.
Set for Life winning numbers: Thursday, August 27 draw
The Set for Life draw on Thursday, August 27 offered a top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years. The winning numbers were 1, 24, 28, 31, 47, with Life Ball 3.
Paddy Power 50/1 Man City vs Palace Offer Explained
New Paddy Power customers can get enhanced odds of 50/1 on Manchester City to win or draw against Crystal Palace on Friday. Here's how to claim.
Record capital gains tax haul as 181,000 more pay up
Capital gains tax receipts hit £24.2 billion in 2024-25, an 89% rise, as 181,000 more taxpayers paid, HMRC data shows.
HMRC writes to one million over missed pension top-ups
HMRC is writing to around one million people who may have missed out on a Government pension top-up, with average payments estimated at £53.
Martin Lewis Urges Action as Energy Bills Rise in October
Martin Lewis warns households as Ofgem's energy price cap rises 3.6% in October, urging those on standard variable tariffs to consider switching to cheaper fixed deals before winter.
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