British drugs giant Astrazeneca’s shares hit record highs as it vies with Unilever to be country’s most valuable listed business By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 22:07 BST, 24 July 2020 British drugs giant Astrazeneca is having a good year. Its shares have hit record highs … Read more
Sustainable investing is still seen by many as a route to virtue rather than returns. But clinging to this outmoded notion could prove financially damaging. The pandemic has hardened attitudes towards corporate bad behaviour, with errant businesses, such as fast fashion retailer Boohoo, taking a hit to their share price. Many sustainable funds, whether they … Read more
Disney pushes back several major film releases as cinema industry reels from coronavirus By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 July 2020 Disney has pushed back several major film releases as the cinema industry reels from the coronavirus. The entertainment giant said the planned … Read more
Capital gains tax on your home? Left-leaning think tank calls for homeowners to be taxed on house price rises to pay for coronavirus Social Market Foundation proposes 10% ‘property capital gains tax’ Left-wing think-tank calls for levy on all homes sold or inherited The tax would mostly affect middle-aged and older people, who own most … Read more
Club Lloyds customers to earn less interest as Britain’s biggest bank is the latest to cut current account perks Account currently pays a blended interest rate of around 1.2% on up to £5,000 This will be cut back to 0.8% from October Tesco Bank and Santander have announced cuts to their bank account perks as … Read more
The coronavirus lockdown has hit the economy hard and millions across the country will be feeling the effects. Whether put on furlough, losing important freelance work or stuck unemployed with no job offers, many at the moment will find themselves in a difficult financial situation. In many cases, this will have meant taking on debt. … Read more
Britons looking to get their fix of sunshine, sandy beaches and sangria this summer are opting to drive into Europe to avoid the risk of using air travel, new data shows. With fears of flight cancellations, travel refund uncertainty and concerns about contracting Covid-19 on planes, many see putting their family into a motor and … Read more
How to start investing and grow your wealth: This is Money podcast special By This Is Money Published: 13:54 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 13:54 BST, 24 July 2020 Over the long-term investing in the stock market has proven to be the best way to beat inflation and grow your wealth. But how do … Read more
Capital gains tax on your home? Think tank calls for homeowners to be taxed on house price rises to pay for coronavirus Proposals of 10% ‘property capital gains tax’ on all homes sold or inherited The tax would mostly affect older people, who own most of Britain’s property The current capital gains tax relief on … Read more
Households are being advised to be cautious this summer with burglars more likely to strike as more people head back to work. While many have been spending more time at home in lockdown, burglaries have been significantly reduced – but this could all change as restrictions ease, experts warn. Normally, the biggest number of burglaries … Read more