Politics

How Iran warned that Britain would pay for hosting dissident journalists

On March 29, Iran International television presenter Pouria Zeraati was walking the short distance between his front door and car in Wimbledon when a man approached him and asked for £3. Suddenly, two other men surrounded him, putting him in a hold while their accomplice produced a knife. Zeraati, 36, was stabbed in the leg before the group ran awa...

Calling all job hunters, these are the UK's happiest industries to work in

Time to start refreshing that CV.

EU proposes some free movement for young Brits

Young people could be able to move more easily between the UK and Europe and stay longer to work, study and train under proposed plans by the European Union

Chelsea star has seen his value fall by £43m after being sold by Boehly

They sold him at the perfect time

Four Ways to Give Money Tax-Free to Your Kids When You Die

If you’d prefer that your estate not pay more taxes than necessary, then these strategies are for you.

Man City ace whose value has fallen £32m may never play for the club again

He was worth £60m, now £28m

Readers reply: Why do men have short hair and women long hair?

Why do men have short hair and women long hair, generally speaking? When – and why – did this become the convention? (The same questions apply to trousers and skirts, come to think of it.) Rojo Levien, by email Send new questions to [email protected]. Readers reply And why is it legal for hairdressers to charge women more than they charge men, even if it’s for the same haircut? EBGB In 1964, the Rolling Stones placed an ad in the NME wishing...

Midlife adults feel 'overwhelmed' and 'afraid' at the idea of taking over an elderly parent's finances when they can't cope: Here's how to plan ahead

Nearly half of middle aged people are anxious about handling their parents' money after they are no longer able to cope, a cross-generational study has found.

Oil Markets React to Reports of Israeli Attack on Iran

Oil pared an earlier jump, after Iranian media appeared to downplay alleged retaliatory strikes from Israel reported by US officials. Brent crude traded about 2% higher after earlier soaring above $90 a barrel over potential concerns for a wider regional conflict. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports.

The average salary you can expect in the UK based on your age (and how to get it)

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7 proven tips for getting yellow stains out of your mattress and pillows

Tried and tested methods for getting yellow stains out of your mattress and pillows, leaving them looking as good as new.

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale - The deputy Labour leader is preparing her defence as the probe into her tax affairs continues

Denmark becomes first country to procure weapons for Ukraine's Forces from Ukrainian manufacturers

Recently, Denmark allocated a new aid package to Ukraine, and part of the funds will be spent on weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which Ukrainian companies will produce, according to the Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin. It is noted that this involves $28.5 million. The department specified that this is the first and so...

Trussonomic lessons: what can be learned from former PM’s book?

Raw free-market economics is missing in action. Somewhere between its 1980s ascendancy and today, the media, politicians, civil service and even the corporate mainstream abandoned small government and low taxes. At the heart of Liz Truss’s new book, Ten Years to Save the West, the former prime minister reckons this is the reason for Britain’s economic drift, alongside “unelected technocrats” overruling the “wishes of the people”. The UK’s main...

Searching for an evergreen classic? Here are 10 options for under £50,000

This week’s list is one of the most varied yet, with everything from juvenile hot hatches to coastal cruisers included. Enjoy

How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.

Most Britons think life was better in 1990s and 2000s than now, poll shows

Most Britons think life was better in 1990s and 2000s than now, poll shows - The YouGov poll also found a majority who view the future with pessimism

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

One small thing that can make the biggest difference to your family when you die

Most people who take out a life insurance policy do so for peace of mind, knowing their family will get a lump sum payout when they pass away. However, it could also provide a headache for grieving relatives, who can get caught out by unexpected tax bills and payout delays when they try to cash the policy in. Writing a policy into trust is one way ...

Why you can claim UK state pension abroad – and countries where it’s frozen

Nearly half a million Britons living abroad are affected by the frozen state pension policy

3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024

I’m searching far and wide to find the best dividend stocks that money can buy. Do the Americans have more to offer when it comes to value investing? The post 3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe - The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party

7 Online Side Hustles Worth Your Time

Combat inflation and rising prices with an online side hustle. Here are some doable options that will be worth your time.

Khan vows to set up ‘baby banks’ in every London borough if re-elected mayor

Baby banks could be rolled out in every London borough for families to access free essentials for their children, as part of Sadiq Khan’s bid to win a historic third term. The London mayor will launch his “safer, fairer, greener London” manifesto in south-east London, pitching how his policies will support young Londoners from birth to securing a job and finding an affordable home to buy or rent. Operating similarly to food banks, baby banks...

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years

We'd all love an extra income, whether it's for retirement or to top up our earnings. Dr James Fox explains how to do it when starting with nothing. The post Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

AI-generated voice scams on the rise — 5 tips to protect yourself and your family

AI-based scams focus on using voices that are easily findable online. However, here are five tips to help you protect yourself and your family.

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

Held onto your flannel and jelly sandals? This is your time (again).

I'm retiring after 40 years as a fund manager and this is what I've learnt: Richard Buxton on life as a professional investor

Since the early 1980s, Buxton has done his very best to make money for investors at a string of investment houses.

The median wealth per adult in European countries (Spain does not fare badly)

On this map, we can see how much personal wealth the average European adult has. Wealth is shown in US Dollars and includes both financial and non-financial wealth. Non-financial wealth mostly consists of land and real estate. The reason this map shows the median and not the average is that an average is usually skewed by the extremely wealthy. This results is an amount that is far higher than the wealth of most adults. In the case of the...

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love - ‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote

How to eat healthily (and even lose weight) for £26 a week

Can you afford to eat healthily? With so many of us feeling overstretched at the moment, it’s a valid question. Eating fresh foods has increasingly become a luxury. A report last year by the Food Foundation found that healthy food costs £10 per 1,000 calories, a pound more than in 2022. Meanwhile less healthy choices come in at £4.50 per 1,000 calo...

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage -

Couple find hoard of coins worth £35,000 while renovating kitchen

A couple renovating the kitchen of a 17th century cottage found a £35,000 coin hoard hidden under the floor. Betty and Robert Fooks had recently bought the property when they carried out work to remove the kitchen’s concrete floor to create more ceiling height. Mr Fooks dug down 2ft with a pickaxe by torchlight and unearthed a smashed glazed potter...

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show?

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show? - Tim Campbell, who later stepped in for Claude Littner as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man in the boardroom, was the winner of the first series.

How not to fall foul of the ticket scammers catching out Taylor Swift fans

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrives in Britain in just a few months’ time, it won’t just be one of the most eagerly awaited concert series ever, but a record-breaking one, too; it’s now the first music tour to surpass $1 billion (£800 million) in revenue. And, as any Swifties will know if they’ve watched the concert film, it’s an absolutely brill...

Cash for clutter: how to make money from what’s in the attic

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure, as they say, so you could make a chunk of cash by selling unwanted items cluttering your attic and cupboards. Coins, retro toys and games, old tech, books and magazines can all be sold, with some items possibly worth a lot more than you may think. Dig out old toys Toys don’t have to be 50 or 100 years old to be worth money. For example, Beanie Babies became a big collectible in the 1990s, and...

BBC World Service chief resigns amid ‘deep concern’ about broadcaster’s future

The head of the BBC World Service has quit as she cited “deep concerns” about the broadcaster’s future amid sweeping cuts. Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services and BBC World Service director, said she will step down in July after three years in the role. In a note to staff, Ms Landor said she was “deeply concerned ab...

Adidas eyes £500m profits as Samba surge helps brand shake off Kanye West saga

Adidas eyes £500m profits as Samba surge helps brand shake off Kanye West saga - Brand severed ties with ‘Power’ rapper over his antisemitic remarks in 2022

I want to let my flat on Airbnb and travel: Will I breach my lease, mortgage and insurance?

I own a one-bed leasehold flat in London and I'm looking to take a two-month sabbatical to go traveling in July. Am I able to rent it out on a short-term basis while I'm away?

Preparations made for Government takeover of Thames Water, reports say

Thames Water could be effectively nationalised if it goes bust, according to reports in the Guardian newspaper.

Can you afford to retire?

Can you afford to retire? - Tough economic conditions mean more people are putting retirement plans on hold and looking at other ways to boost their savings. By Vicky Shaw.

5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how in five easy steps. The post 5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules - Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

Best used sporty but economical cars from £2000

These budget picks show you can own a cheap, fun car without breaking the bank at the fuel pump

I'm an Isa millionaire: Here are my top tips for building a chunky tax-free pot

Our reader Mr H is one of the lucky few with an Isa worth over £1m and has shared how he became an Isa millionaire and his top tips for increasing your pot.

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