The launch in Belfast of RMS Titanic on May 31, 1911, attracted 100,000 people — around one-third of the city’s population. At the time, she was the largest ship yet built. This I learned on a visit to the spectacular Titanic museum in Belfast, where I joined the new Seabourn Ovation on its cruise around … Read more
There are three things that put people off ski holidays: fear of physical pain, fear of not being very good . . . and fear of seeing their bank balance melt like snow in the Sahara. The first two apply to those who have never tried skiing, but the third is universal and not irrational. … Read more
We all know deep down the difference trees can make. That’s why the Mail’s Be A Tree Angel campaign urges readers to make Britain greener again and plant them to make a real difference to our much-troubled world. And while millions of us flock to the beach for a relaxing break, others are discovering the … Read more
This is the time when we are all out shopping for the perfect present for our friends, families or even ourselves. But the gift that keeps on giving is to turn yourself into a more successful investor in 2020. Here are five ways to add shine to your savings: New year resolutions: While it’s important … Read more
Among the puzzles at Sajid Javid’s unveiling of Andrew Bailey as the next governor of the Bank of England was the choice of HMRC for the announcement. Was the Chancellor going to join the Corbyn tendency and announce swingeing taxes on billionaires? No: it was meant to be a moment of immense symbolism. Treasury officials … Read more
Woodford turns to China to resurrect his career as his third fund is taken over by new managers By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 Failed fund manager Neil Woodfordhas been in China holding meetings with potential investors Disgraced Neil Woodford is … Read more
MURRAY INTERNATIONAL: Trust aims to give its investors an above-average dividend relative to the share price By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 The Murray International Trust aims to give its investors an above-average dividend relative to the share pric What does … Read more
Give us back our ATMs, beg villagers: Pleas made for 2,700 cash machines but banks will only pay for 200 By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 20 December 2019 Banks have been accused of going ‘nowhere near far enough’ to help cash-deprived communities after … Read more
Just Eat bosses stuck to their guns yesterday and urged shareholders to back a merger with Takeaway.com instead of a rival bid. The decision came after its two suitors sweetened their bids on Thursday in last-ditch efforts to woo the food delivery group. Dutch group Takeaway’s final all-stock merger proposal valued Just Eat’s shares at … Read more
PUNT OF THE WEEK: West Africa-based miner Hummingbird Resources thinks it has struck ethical gold By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 Hummingbird Resources is gearing up to restart drilling at its Yanfolila gold mine in Mali What is it? Hummingbird Resources … Read more
Hunt is on for new City watchdog boss as Andrew Bailey is announced as next governor of the Bank of England By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 The race is on at the City watchdog to find a replacement for Andrew … Read more
Fortnum & Mason is heading for a record Christmas as shoppers turn back to traditional festive fare By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 20 December 2019 Fortnum & Mason is expecting a record Christmas this year thanks to a ‘Boris boost’ for traditional fare. … Read more
Ticking all the boxes: Aston Martin’s DBX SUV and (inset) Laura Schwab Women are firmly in the driving seat of Aston Martin’s new 181mph DBX family SUV — which I suspect will be on the Christmas and New Year wish lists of many female motorists. But at £158,000 and above, this five-door, five-seat, all-wheel-drive beauty … Read more