The new decade marks what is set to be the biggest evolution since the car was invented. But before all that, what about the 2010s? A decade in which diesel was demonised, SUVs have risen to the top of drivers’ shopping lists and electric vehicles are beginning to become mainstream. It has seen a number … Read more
Brexit is set to dominate UK market performance again in 2020. But the path forward appears clearer following the Tory election win, if not the full economic consequences of our departure from the European Union yet. Next year also brings a US presidential election, which is likely to be a source of volatility even if … Read more
After some cause for optimism at the end of 2018 following a Bank of England rate rise to 0.75 per cent, the arrival of Goldman Sachs’ Marcus Bank and competition in the fixed-rate market, things went into reverse this year. At the start of 2019, the best one-year fix paid 2.05 per cent, the best … Read more
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Capitalism has many obvious faults, but it is still our best hope for the roaring Twenties By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 22:21 GMT, 1 January 2020 Pressing the rewind button on the past decade is a useful reminder of how quickly things change … Read more
Hundreds more bank branches set to disappear as lenders seek to shift their customers online By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:52 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 1 January 2020 Royal Bank of Scotland boss Alison Rose has said she will need to make ‘tough choices’ Hundreds of bank branches … Read more
Google to quit tax dodging: Tech titan will stop using ‘double Irish’ loophole to channel profits to tax havens By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 1 January 2020 Google is to end its use of the so-called ‘double Irish’ loophole to channel international profits … Read more
Oh yes they did! Britain’s largest pantomime producer Qdos Entertainment sees profits soar 43% By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 Britain’s love of star-studded shows sent profits soaring to a record high at the largest pantomime producer. Qdos Entertainment notched up … Read more
Co-op launches range of plant-based products as it aims to cash in on New Year’s resolution vegans By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 Vegan trend: The new Gro brand will be launched in up to 6,000 Co-op and independent stores this … Read more
Auditors fined £25m as Financial Reporting Council gets tough in wake of a string of bean counting scandals By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 1 January 2020 The FRC has been keen to demonstrate a tougher stance towards auditors in the wake of a … Read more
Ten financial experts give their New Year’s resolutions By Tony Hazell for the Daily Mail Published: 02:22 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 02:22 GMT, 1 January 2020 1. Sir Steve Webb Director of policy at Royal London Check my credit card statement properly. It’s so easy to sign up for things on trial, then … Read more
Money Mail stands ready to go into battle on your behalf. But wouldn’t it be better if we could avoid those scams and pitfalls that dog our everyday activities? We’ve put together 50 tips to equip you with the 2020 vision needed to avoid traps that catch less wary consumers. Here we highlight the worst … Read more
As Carlos Ghosn flees Japan, Nissan and its rivals face a crunch decade with challenged over falling sales and tougher emissions standards Ghosn is accused of siphoning off money from Nissan to fund his lavish lifestyle Renault has a 43% stake in Nissan while Nissan has a 15% holding in Renault There has been a … Read more
Large windfall waiting for Jon Moulton after drug firm takeover talks By City & Finance Reporter Published: 01:15 GMT, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 01:15 GMT, 1 January 2020 Five years after being accused by MPs of ruining Christmas following the collapse of courier City Link, veteran investor Jon Moulton is readying to bag a … Read more