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Premium Bonds 'deposits are guaranteed' - but savings could 'lower in value in real terms'

PREMIUM BONDS are entered into a monthly prize draw, meaning those who hold them have the chance to win tax-free prizes each month.

2021-04-23T15:42:24Z

Replace Merkel with Greens leader say German business leaders

Replace Merkel with Greens leader say German business leaders

2021-04-23T11:37:45Z

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Baron Oil surges 70% in a week; cosmetics firm Warpaint London sees sales boom

Baron Oil shares surged this week after it increased its shareholding in SundaGas, while Warpaint London shares jumped after it revealed strong trading in the first quarter of 2021.

2021-04-23T13:42:54Z

Could Ethereum overtake Bitcoin as the world’s leading cryptocurrency?

Ethereum has the potential to be bigger than Bitcoin and become the dominant crypto asset, according to a renowned market analyst. The post Could Ethereum overtake Bitcoin as the world’s leading cryptocurrency? appeared first on CityAM.

2021-04-23T10:48:37Z

Dogecoin price: Snoop Dogg joins DOGE hype train with 'absurd' music video of 'Snoop Doge'

DOGECOIN'S (DOGE) mainstream appeal has attracted the attention of many A-list celebrities, including rapper Snoop Dogg who shared a bizarre music video featuring a Shiba Inu called "Snoop Doge" going into space.

2021-04-22T15:41:39Z

Will SafeMoon go to the moon? 6 things to know about SafeMoon - investors warned

SAFEMOON has soared in popularity and value in recent weeks after launching on March 8 this year. Here are six things you need to know about SafeMoon before investing.

2021-04-22T20:56:49Z

EU strikes world’s biggest vaccine deal with Pfizer and BioNTech

EU strikes world’s biggest vaccine deal with Pfizer and BioNTech

2021-04-23T13:46:10Z

Bitcoin warning: Incoming 'crypto winter' may wipe out 90 percent of its value

BITCOIN could endure a "crypto winter" and see 90 percent of its value vanish, according to one expert.

2021-04-23T12:57:09Z

EV: Honda pledges to have a 100 per cent electric fleet by 2040

The new CEO of Honda has confirmed today its goal to make electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) The post EV: Honda pledges to have a 100 per cent electric fleet by 2040 appeared first on CityAM.

2021-04-23T10:18:27Z

Amazon threatens legal action against shop fighting homelessness

Chris Lee and Polly Reehal received a 35-page letter from Amazon's lawyers asking them to remove the smile from their logo on the front of their shop Amaze in Worcestershire.

2021-04-23T13:33:13Z

Ireland fumed at EU over tax policy shake-up being 'more serious' than Brexit

THE EUROPEAN UNION was met with fury from Ireland after the bloc's proposals to change its tax policy.

2021-04-23T11:21:56Z

Balls to Britpop, Britbox and Britcoin!

Monty Munford has had it with Britcoin. Oh, and he's still quite annoyed about Britpop and Britbox too... The post Balls to Britpop, Britbox and Britcoin! appeared first on CityAM.

2021-04-23T13:48:36Z

EU hammer blow as trade expert brands bloc's accession to CPTPP 'impossible'

THE EU was invited to join the CPTTP by Australian Senator Eric Abetz - but in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, a trade expert has claimed there is "absolutely no way" the bloc will join the partnership.

2021-04-23T14:36:44Z

Time to buy the dip, or have the crypto markets got further to fall?

More than $400 billion has now been wiped off the cryptocurrency market over the last seven days – almost 20 per cent of its total value. The post Time to buy the dip, or have the crypto markets got further to fall? appeared first on CityAM.

2021-04-23T10:03:39Z

Britain's businesses see fastest growth in activity since 2013 as the easing of lockdown allows the economy to start surging back

Companies reported a surge in demand for both goods and services as the economy opened up, having last seen the same speed of growth between August and November 2013.

2021-04-23T12:12:59Z

Rolls-Royce in constructive talks with Spain over ITP Aero sale

Rolls-Royce in constructive talks with Spain over ITP Aero sale

2021-04-23T14:48:06Z

BP set to report profit rise, but shares still lag

Oil prices have jumped by more than a quarter since the start of the year.

2021-04-23T14:27:07Z

EU holds City of London to ransom: Brussels threatens UK with financial services blockade

BRUSSELS will not move quickly to ensure the City of London has access to the EU's financial services markets, a top eurocrat has warned.

2021-04-23T14:36:55Z

Elon Musk is wrong, Bitcoin won't help us save the planet

Elon Musk is wrong, Bitcoin won't help us save the planet

2021-04-23T14:23:02Z

UK and Australia agree "vast majority" of trade deal - statement

UK and Australia agree "vast majority" of trade deal - statement

2021-04-23T16:13:16Z

Biden's tax hike plans threaten to burst tech stock bubble

Biden's tax hike plans threaten to burst tech stock bubble

2021-04-23T13:52:50Z

Retail sales jump 5.4% in March as shoppers splash out on new outfits to wear as lockdown lifts

The amount of goods bought from retailers rose 5.4 per cent between February and March, with sales returning to pre-pandemic levels despite stores remaining closed, the ONS said.

2021-04-23T09:19:14Z

Compensation fight for Basset & Gold investors goes on as 170 make complaints to the Financial Ombudsman after £35m collapse

Investors who lost millions of pounds when mini-bond firm Basset & Gold, which sponsored West Ham United, failed last April are fighting for compensation for what they feel were mis-sold investments.

2021-04-23T12:27:50Z

Moment three thieves steal catalytic converter from day in daylight

Brothers Anthony and Thomas McDonagh and accomplice Gerard McInerney were caught on CCTV stealing a catalytic converter from a car in broad daylight in Derby.

2021-04-23T16:33:32Z

Spanish government set to block sale of Rolls-Royce division

Spanish government set to block sale of Rolls-Royce division

2021-04-23T15:22:57Z

Bitcoin tumbles after reports Joe Biden will raise taxes on rich

Speculators in Bitcoin have been left nursing heavy losses after reports Joe Biden is planning to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans to tackle inequality and finance trillions of dollars in higher social spending. The cryptocurrency price fell more than 6% to below $50,000 (£36,000) a bitcoin, hitting the lowest level since early March, as the White House puts the finishing touches on plans to almost double the rate of capital gains tax for...

2021-04-23T11:53:46Z

How to apply for Healthy Start vouchers: Who can take part in scheme – and where to use vouchers

Rashford has also teamed up with chef Tom Kerridge to create a list of recipes for families to cook using food bought from the vouchers

2021-04-22T16:36:28Z

Public debt: Who has lent a staggering £2.1 trillion to Rishi Sunak?

Government debt has hit its highest point as a portion of gross domestic product since the early 1960s when the The post Public debt: Who has lent a staggering £2.1 trillion to Rishi Sunak? appeared first on CityAM.

2021-04-23T15:18:51Z

Pension poverty ranked: How does the UK compare to EU & OECD countries? Full details

PENSION rates and systems vary across the world and recently, international comparisons were made to the UKs own retirement prospects. The Government produced a briefing paper on this which showed how prevalent "pensioner poverty" is across the EU and OECD countries.

2021-04-23T10:27:02Z

Flex offices: see what the future of work looks like

2021-04-22T23:44:15Z

Steven Seagal's $3.4m bulletproof mansion will make your jaw drop

Steven Seagal has just listed a bullet-proof estate in Scottsdale, Arizona for $3.4 million (£2.4m), offering us a sneak peek through the keyhole of this curious, fortress-like property.

2021-04-23T00:42:27Z

Thinking of switching careers? Here's how to succeed

The economy has changed drastically in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The future is uncertain for many careers, especially in education, travel or hospitality. Many people have lost their jobs already while others see the writing on the wall. It may be time to switch careers, and here’s how you can succeed.

2021-04-23T09:04:53Z

How do I buy SafeMoon?

SAFEMOON has gained traction in recent days after surging in value. But how do you buy SafeMoon?

2021-04-22T18:56:42Z

Berlin’s rent cap, though defeated in court, shows how to cool overheated markets

The housing question is one of the central issues of our time, and events last week in Berlin underscored what’s at stake. In a much-anticipated ruling, Germany’s constitutional court in Karlsruhe ruled that Berlin’s Mietendeckel or rent cap was unconstitutional, and therefore null and void. The product of years of concerted organising by housing movements and leftwing parties in the city, the rent cap is wildly popular with Berlin’s tenants,...

2021-04-23T11:01:58Z

Triple shot of good economic news boosts hope for the summer

THE UK economy is bouncing back from Covid-19 faster than expected, a triple dose of good news showed today. The latest figures show the government borrowed £303 billion in the year to March, the highest level since the end of World War II. While the amount borrowed is undeniably high, it is much lower than the £394 billion forecast as recently as November. And UK retail sales continued to rebound in March, up 5.4% on February, with garden...

2021-04-23T09:23:21Z

Airline industry chief lashes out at EU and UK over travel restart

The head of a global aviation body has criticised the UK and EU's handling of the restart of international travel amid continuing coronavirus restrictions.

2021-04-23T10:54:00Z

Bitcoin price: Why is Bitcoin crashing? Joe Biden tax triggers 'unintended consequences'

BITCOIN'S volatility was made clear today with prices falling below £36,100 ($50,000) after reports Joe Biden wants to go after the rich by doubling the capital gains tax - but why is the flagship crypto crashing?

2021-04-23T16:27:59Z

Nicola Sturgeon warned independence will be more costly than Brexit: 'It's perverse'

NICOLA STURGEON's dream of ending a 300-year-old union is perverse and will be much more costly than Brexit, a trade expert has told Express.co.uk.

2021-04-23T12:51:37Z

Seeking "driving seat" for EU, Breton to meet chipmaker execs

Seeking "driving seat" for EU, Breton to meet chipmaker execs

2021-04-23T11:52:49Z

Can you mine Dogecoin? What you need to know about DOGE mining

DOGECOIN mania has swept the world, with celebrity endorsements from the likes of Elon Musk pushing the "memecoin" to record-high prices. But can you join the DOGE hype train by mining the crypto token?

2021-04-22T18:11:40Z

Bitter MEPs to declare Brexit 'historic mistake' as they FINALLY back deal - leaked memo

THE European Parliament will brand Brexit a "historic mistake" when it votes next week to approve the UK-EU trade deal.

2021-04-23T11:36:48Z

Biggest deficit since Second World War as borrowing hits £300bn

Biggest deficit since Second World War as borrowing hits £300bn

2021-04-23T12:22:54Z

Mortgage costs are rising in the UK due to climate change - is your city affected?

MORTGAGE costs can be affected by a number of factors and most recently, prices and operations have been impacted by coronavirus and interest rates changes. However, new research shows climate change concerns could also cause problems down the line.

2021-04-23T12:12:02Z

SoftBank SPAC maps path towards $2bn Mapbox merger

A ‘blank cheque’ company set up by the Japanese technology giant SoftBank is in talks to merge with a start-up which competes with the likes of Google Maps in the provision of sophisticated location data services.

2021-04-23T14:23:57Z

UK budget office says 2020/21 borrowing might be revised down

UK budget office says 2020/21 borrowing might be revised down

2021-04-23T11:12:35Z

London Stock Exchange secures £3.2bn tech IPO with Alphawave

THE London Stock Exchange has pulled off a massive coup after it was picked by tech group Alphawave IP for its upcoming £3.2billion flotation.

2021-04-23T12:42:01Z

FirstGroup shares jump as it sells American yellow bus and public transport divisions for £3.3bn following investor pressure

Shares rose by 4.5 per cent to 88.9p in the transport company after it announced that it had offloaded its First Student and First Transit divisions to Swedish private equity firm EQT Infrastructure.

2021-04-23T12:13:01Z

More than 650,000 households switched energy supplier in March

By switching supplier before their fixed deals ended, customers saved £244 on average

2021-04-23T14:03:47Z

EU Settlement Scheme: Home Office updates rules as a deadline falls next month - check now

EU, EEA or Swiss citizens can apply to live and work in the UK beyond June 30 2021 through the EU Settlement Scheme. Where claimants are eligible for this scheme, they will be awarded the right to claim certain benefits and have access to public funds.

2021-04-23T08:56:59Z

Addison Lee drivers to get National Minimum Wage as Court ruling forces employment changes

GIG ECONOMY workers have been thrown another curveball recently as the Court of Appeal ruled Addison Lee drivers are to be considered employed workers, following a similar result levied on Uber. Following this latest judgement, the Government has been called on to step in and take action on the gig economy.

2021-04-23T13:42:05Z

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