Just when you thought the Volkswagen Beetle had gone for good, it’s made a comeback – and it’s not like we’ve ever seen it before. Production of the original Bug came to an end in July, when the final example rolled off the Puebla factory assembly line in Mexico. It ended a chapter of production … Read more
Philip Green’s Topshop and Burton empire plunges to a £170m loss as it falls behind in ‘dramatically’ changed retail industry Arcadia Group includes Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis Accounts for holding company Taveta show it swung to £170million loss last year Sales across the group slumped by 4.5 per cent to £1.8billion By Emily … Read more
Savers often lose track of old accounts, pensions and investments over the course of a lifetime, and unfortunately a lot of this money is never claimed. Although it’s hardly the ideal scenario, this ‘dormant’ cash can at least be put to good use if its real owner doesn’t come forward. That’s the thinking behind the … Read more
Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz and £2.7billion takeover by Hong Kong family looms Greene King said the decline in group sales was driven by ‘softer’ beer sales Net income across its pub arm slid 4.2% as it fell short of 2018 trading levels The looming takeover offers a … Read more
More first-time buyers are skipping flats to leapfrog up the property ladder by buying smaller family houses Two thirds of potential first-time buyers are looking for houses rather than flats The average first-time buyer is looking for a house with three bedrooms They need average income of £54,400 to secure a mortgage on their first home … Read more
New car sales were down by 1.6 per cent in August despite numbers being boosted by a flood of pre-registrations by dealers to beat an emissions deadine – and a flood of long-awaited deliveries of Tesla’s Model 3. Battery electric vehicle sales ‘surged’ in the month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with … Read more
INVESTING SHOW: How to profit from green energy, reducing waste and boosting recycling By This Is Money Published: 10:35 BST, 5 September 2019 | Updated: 14:46 BST, 5 September 2019 The desire to look after the planet better has led to a huge rise in interest in drawing more of the energy we use from … Read more
I’ve just been on a fabulous grand tour in Italy – on the road, on track and even in the workshop – with the scintillating new 211mph Ferrari F8 Tributo. And fittingly for the most powerful V8 in Ferrari’s history I had as my driving partner for the road-trip from the firm’s headquarters at Marenello … Read more
Bella Thorne‘s all natural skincare routine is coming under scrutiny, as the actress revealed she uses lemon and sugar as a treatment for her post-acne complexion. The Florida-born actress and singer, 21, detailed her ritual to Harper’s Bazaar, showing the homemade lemon, olive oil and sugar scrub that she uses nightly on her skin, on … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers’ corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. T.M. writes: In 2016, I held shares in mining company Amari through Barclays Stockbrokers. Amari was bought by … Read more
I have battled crippling migraines for many years and they are usually managed by Migraleve tablets. But my GP tells me there is a national shortage of the drugs. Are there any suitable alternatives? It is estimated that about six million Britons regularly suffer migraines. Migraleve has been one of the most popular treatments for … Read more
The glass of chilled Cypriot white wine was slid across the wooden table with a knowing smile. Towering over the counter with both hands stretched out, the bear-like winemaker waited while I took a sip. Anticipating it to be sweet and sickly, I smiled politely and drank — only to discover something light, dry and, … Read more
For many of us the thought of going under the knife or sticking needles into our skin is far too daunting to ever consider a facelift. But there’s a type of facial mask that can give you a near-instant lift without having to worry about painful, invasive procedures – and it’ll cost you just $40. … Read more