I paid £62million in tax – why can’t Amazon cough up? Asks Insurance tycoon Sir Peter Wood

Judged by the standards of most tycoons, insurance entrepreneur Sir Peter Wood, founder of Direct Line, Esure and Go Compare, is a laid-back figure. A fit septuagenarian, he likes nothing better than to spend time on the tennis court or playing golf, and loves personally to direct promotional campaigns as he constantly invents and backs … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One rebuts rumour chief is planning to quit 

Entertainment One shares surged nearly 16 per cent higher after the maker of Peppa Pig refuted a report that the company’s president and chief content officer was in talks to quit. It followed an exclusive in the Hollywood trade title Variety that the veteran film and TV producer Mark Gordon was headed for the exit following … Read more

New Look founder Tom Singh to retire amid major boardroom reshuffle at the fashion chain 

New Look founder Tom Singh to retire amid major boardroom reshuffle at the fashion chain By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 6 June 2019 Fashion change: New Look founder Tom Singh (pictured here in 2004)  has announced his retirement New Look founder … Read more

Parents are confused to find child benefit errors can hit their state pension

Parents have virtually no understanding that they could end up with a smaller state pension if they fail to fill in a child benefit form, according to government research. One mum described herself as ‘gutted’ when she realised she had missed out on valuable credits towards her pension, while others admitted they didn’t see the … Read more

Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland hammered with share of £71m fine

Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland hammered with share of £71m fine by the Swiss watchdog over currency rigging Citigroup,  JPMorgan and MUFG Bank are the other three banks implicated Switzerland’s WEKO said it uncovered ‘several anti-competitive practices’ By Press Association Published: 11:56 GMT, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 12:09 GMT, 6 June 2019 Barclays … Read more

Bring me sunshine – fashion for dazzling summer days

An upbeat palette for dazzling summer days Mix and clash bikini tops with casual bottoms – just make sure the tones match. Bikini top, £91, Seafolly, beachcafe.com. Trousers, £360, Sea NY, matchesfashion.com. Sunglasses, £130, Marc Jacobs, sunglasses-shop.co.uk. Bracelet, £225, alexmonroe.com Luxe PJ-style trousers are your new go-to for comfortable casualwear – as gorgeous with a … Read more