http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/index.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Your complete guide to personal finance and investing with news, predictions, advice, guides and opinion from the financial website of the year. en-gb Copyright 2014 Associated Newspapers Ltd Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:06:23 GMT editorial@dailymailonline.co.uk (Editor) Money Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/News_and_Media/Newspapers http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/tim_channelheaders/tim_mastHead_1_rss.png http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/index.html?ITO=1490 http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712586/Oil-explorer-Afren-reels-bosses-suspended-unauthorised-payment-allegations.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Afren said boss Osman Shahenshah and chief operating officer Shahid Ullah had been 'temporarily suspended'. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:32:58 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712586/Oil-explorer-Afren-reels-bosses-suspended-unauthorised-payment-allegations.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Trouble brewing http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712555/MARKET-REPORT-Vodafone-calls-cash-mountain-rumours-grow-Starhub-offer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Shares of Starhub rose on red-hot whispers that Vodafone had approached its board with a 'friendly' takeover offer. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:32:41 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712555/MARKET-REPORT-Vodafone-calls-cash-mountain-rumours-grow-Starhub-offer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Reuters Market report http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712565/Hyder-Consulting-agrees-256m-tie-Dutch-rival-Arcadis.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The British engineering consultancy behind Tower Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, pictured, is being bought by a Dutch rival. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:32:24 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712565/Hyder-Consulting-agrees-256m-tie-Dutch-rival-Arcadis.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Landmark: The Sydney Harbour Bridge http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712534/Strong-sterling-puts-dent-engineers-earnings-Rolls-Royce-BAE-Weir-say-profits-hit-currency-movements.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Rolls-Royce's profits fell 32 per cent to �489million after it was buffeted by defence cuts, but it claimed that currency movements also wiped off �21million. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:32:11 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712534/Strong-sterling-puts-dent-engineers-earnings-Rolls-Royce-BAE-Weir-say-profits-hit-currency-movements.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Profits pounded http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712543/200M-price-tag-high-end-lingerie-chain-Agent-Provocateur.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Private equity firm 3i, which bought the retailer in 2007, is conducting a beauty parade of bankers who hope to start selling the business at the beginning of next year. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:31:27 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712543/200M-price-tag-high-end-lingerie-chain-Agent-Provocateur.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Star power: The firm has created ranges through a tie up with actress sisters Penelope and Monica Cruz http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2712522/RUTH-SUNDERLAND-Weak-pound-poor-medicine-FTSE-giants-rail-against-strong-sterling-devalued-currency-no-panacea.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 It is a stock market tradition for companies to blame the weather when their profits miss the mark, but the climate has been supplanted by a new culprit: sterling. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:31:13 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2712522/RUTH-SUNDERLAND-Weak-pound-poor-medicine-FTSE-giants-rail-against-strong-sterling-devalued-currency-no-panacea.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 JOHNNY STOREY Ruth Sunderland http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712492/Lloyds-ready-restart-dividend-payments-half-year-profits-jump.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Lloyds raised the tantalising prospect of a dividend for its 2.7million long-suffering shareholders even as a �1.1billion charge for misconduct decimated its profits. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:30:24 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712492/Lloyds-ready-restart-dividend-payments-half-year-profits-jump.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PA Lloyds Bank http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712589/Diageo-knocked-strong-sterling-profits-come-lower-expected.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The company said foreign exchange issues, a slowdown in China and volatility in emerging markets were behind pre-tax profit falling to �2.7billion from �3billion. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:29:51 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2712589/Diageo-knocked-strong-sterling-profits-come-lower-expected.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Hit: Diageo wrote down the value of its Chinese baijiu drink http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2712116/Inheritance-tax-payments-close-pre-recession-levels-rising-house-prices-thousands-middle-class-families-trapped-325-000-threshold.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 IHT payments hit around �3.4billion as rising house prices saw thousands more families snared, while stamp duty revenues are back near their 2007/8 peak. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:10:05 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2712116/Inheritance-tax-payments-close-pre-recession-levels-rising-house-prices-thousands-middle-class-families-trapped-325-000-threshold.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None SPT_ITH1.PNG http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711955/Thomas-Cook-posts-33million-quarterly-profits.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Despite this, overall sales for the group actually fell 5.7 per cent to �2.2 billion due to lower selling prices and a rise in people taking shorter holidays. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:11:23 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711955/Thomas-Cook-posts-33million-quarterly-profits.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PR Reasons to be happy: UK tour operator Thomas Cook has experienced a change in fortunes, posting quarterly underlying profits of �33million in the three months to 30 June http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711670/Lloyds-turnaround-continues-half-profits-32-cent-3-8billion-despite-hefty-PPI-bill-Libor-fine.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Strong results boost the chance of the taxpayer's stake in the bank being sold off sooner, but Lloyds shares slipped during early morning trading. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:09:21 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711670/Lloyds-turnaround-continues-half-profits-32-cent-3-8billion-despite-hefty-PPI-bill-Libor-fine.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 AP Overcoming setbacks: Lloyds posted underlying profits for the six months to the end of June of �3.8 billion, up 32 per cent from a year ago http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710901/Would-live-near-prison-rubbish-tip-cliff-discount.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 With a lack of quality housing stock coming onto the market, many aspiring homebuyers are now willing to live next door to undesirable landmarks to bag a good house. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:02:10 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710901/Would-live-near-prison-rubbish-tip-cliff-discount.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Undesirable locations: Nearly half of buyers would be willing to live by a power plant - if they could grab a healthy discount http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-1687576/What-mortgage-rates.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 While some may be left kicking themselves that they didn't take advantage of super low rates, there are still plenty of opportunities around. So should you fix? Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:15:54 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-1687576/What-mortgage-rates.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Getty Images/Stockdisc Lock in a five-year fix now: The bank rate could rise as early as next year, which would send mortgage rates up http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711949/Energy-lift-boosts-shares-Royal-Dutch-Shell-BG-Group-post-strong-second-quarter-results.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Shell shares gained 3 per cent as as its second quarter profit surged from �1.4billion to �3billion and investors were promised lucrative dividends and share buybacks. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:17:18 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711949/Energy-lift-boosts-shares-Royal-Dutch-Shell-BG-Group-post-strong-second-quarter-results.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 EPA Sales hints: Shell boss Ben van Beurden said there were still �attractive growth opportunities� in North America, parts of the US portfolio could be sold amid a broader restructuring effort http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2711800/Is-Lidl-s-ten-minute-free-parking-90-fine-overstay-going-far.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Anyone who doesn't buy something in the shop gets hit with a �90 fine if they stray over. Is this fair? Have your say in out latest Money Moral. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:12:05 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2711800/Is-Lidl-s-ten-minute-free-parking-90-fine-overstay-going-far.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy AFKT3Y Shoppers at a Lidl supermarket Belgium http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711856/Balfour-Betty-ends-tie-talks-Carillion.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Balfour said it had terminated dialogue with Carillion because of its ‘wholly unexpected’ decision to insist that Balfour did not sell its US business Parsons Brinckerhoff. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:44:19 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711856/Balfour-Betty-ends-tie-talks-Carillion.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PA Builders http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2711663/An-early-rate-rise-possibility-says-Bank-deputy-governor.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Ben Broadbent said in an interview with Bloomberg that an early rate rise is a possibility but that markets should not stress about when a first hike will be. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:42:14 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2711663/An-early-rate-rise-possibility-says-Bank-deputy-governor.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Reuters Household debt fears: Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711781/British-Gas-blames-mild-winter-half-profits-drop-quarter.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The energy provider's decline in fortunes will offer little solace to British Gas customers, however, who continue to pay higher tariffs following a price hike of 9.2 per cent last autumn. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:12:16 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711781/British-Gas-blames-mild-winter-half-profits-drop-quarter.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PA Cooling down: Mild winter weather saw British Gas operating profits down 26 per cent from last year at �265 million http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711817/Sports-services-help-drive-broadband-customer-growth-BT-Group.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The increase in customers helped profits at the former telecoms monopoly rise 7 per cent to �638million, although revenues slowed by 2 per cent to �4.4billion. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:32:30 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2711817/Sports-services-help-drive-broadband-customer-growth-BT-Group.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Reuters Sports success: BT accounted for 64 per cent of all the homes signing up for internet in the last quarter http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2711265/MARKET-REPORT-Promotional-products-group-4imprint-finally-makes-mark-shares-soar.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Shares in the company, whose promotional products range from laptop bags, pens and coasters soared 60.5p to 705p after blowing analysts’ interim profit forecasts. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:57:54 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2711265/MARKET-REPORT-Promotional-products-group-4imprint-finally-makes-mark-shares-soar.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Goods: The company's promotional products range from laptop bags, pens and coasters to mugs and business cards emblazoned with the sponsor's logo http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2710947/RACHEL-RICKARD-STRAUS-Do-know-price-gold-Might-worth-checking-renew-home-insurance.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Most of us will tell our insurer when we buy or receive a valuable item. But how many of us consider how the value of items we’ve had for years may have changed? Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:01:12 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2710947/RACHEL-RICKARD-STRAUS-Do-know-price-gold-Might-worth-checking-renew-home-insurance.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PHILIP IDE Most of us will tell our insurer when we buy or receive a valuable item. But how many of us consider how the value of items we’ve had for years may have changed? http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2711653/House-prices-rise-just-0-1-July-strict-mortgage-rules-curb-lending-says-Nationwide.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 House prices inched up 0.1%, a fifteenth consecutive monthly increase, but the market is losing momentum, Nationwide showed. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:23:02 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2711653/House-prices-rise-just-0-1-July-strict-mortgage-rules-curb-lending-says-Nationwide.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Upward trajectory: House prices rose again to hit �188,949 in July, according to Nationwide http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2711292/CITY-INTERVIEW-Matthew-Barnes-Roman-Heini-brains-discount-supermarket-Aldi.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Matthew Barnes and Roman Heini – both former Aldi graduate trainees who have run the UK operation since 2010 – are the brains behind the discount revolution. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:10:59 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2711292/CITY-INTERVIEW-Matthew-Barnes-Roman-Heini-brains-discount-supermarket-Aldi.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Strategy: Joint managing directors of Aldi, Roman Heini, left, and Matthew Barnes http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710970/Two-Britons-aspire-bigger-home-size-properties-shrink.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Some 30 per cent of people said they did not think they would be able to upsize mainly because they could not afford it, according to the Post Office. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:09:56 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710970/Two-Britons-aspire-bigger-home-size-properties-shrink.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Squeeze in: Homes have shrunk 'dramatically' over the last 90 years, from 1,647 square feet to 925 square feet, according to RICS http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-2708428/Yield-hunters-Have-invested-Sanlams-14-income-funds.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Sanlam's renowned White List of the 14 top performing income funds reveals you can still get a better return from the equity income sector than government debt. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:03:20 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-2708428/Yield-hunters-Have-invested-Sanlams-14-income-funds.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 � Roy Botterell/Corbis Yields: The average dividend in Sanlam's White List is 4 per cent http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2710270/Bonds-tide-base-rate-rises.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 With predictions that interest rates may be about to rise for the first time since 2007, banks and building societies are increasing pay-outs on one and two-year fixed-rate bonds. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:51:30 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2710270/Bonds-tide-base-rate-rises.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None One-year deals edged up to a whisker above 1.6 per cent after tax 2 per cent before the highest amount available this year http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2711240/Barclays-counts-cost-misdeeds-High-street-giant-left-4-8-bill-compensation-PPI-scandal.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The High Street giant revealed it had been forced to set aside another �900million to compensate customers mis-sold payment protection insurance. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:53:11 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2711240/Barclays-counts-cost-misdeeds-High-street-giant-left-4-8-bill-compensation-PPI-scandal.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Trouble: The High Street giant revealed it had been forced to set aside another �900million to compensate customers mis-sold payment protection insurance http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article-2711191/Number-people-taking-lodger-doubled-past-years-people-look-supplement-income.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Research by insurance firm LV= found that the average spare room generated more than �3,000 rental a year, rising to more than �4,000 in London. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:02:32 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article-2711191/Number-people-taking-lodger-doubled-past-years-people-look-supplement-income.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Chris Carroll/Corbis Research by insurance firm LV= found that the average spare room generated more than �3,000 rental a year, rising to more than �4,000 in London. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2701393/Using-Airbnb-instead-hotel-Australia-disaster.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 On a visit to Australia last year, my girlfriend and I chose to book a room staying with strangers in Melbourne. What transpired was a less than comfortable stay. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:01:37 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2701393/Using-Airbnb-instead-hotel-Australia-disaster.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Lee Boyce Bad Neighbours: Yes, television show Neighbours still exists. Here's Danielle and I at fictional Ramsay Street http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710830/New-building-sites-3m-cash-injection-Government.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The funds will be allocated to councils through a bidding process to spend on tackling backlogs and other issues which are slowing down the building of houses. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:23:08 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2710830/New-building-sites-3m-cash-injection-Government.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Getty Images/Digital Vision New homes: The fund will help speeding up housebuilding at some 85 sites across the country, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2710263/New-customers-enjoy-stellar-rates-easy-access-accounts-like-Halifax-Online-extra-issue-12-paying-1-05-tax-1000-more.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Rates on easy-access savings accounts are being raised for new customers. BM Savings, part of Halifax, has launched Online Extra issue 12 paying 1.31% on �1k or more. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:13:08 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2710263/New-customers-enjoy-stellar-rates-easy-access-accounts-like-Halifax-Online-extra-issue-12-paying-1-05-tax-1000-more.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy New deal: BM Savings has launched a new easy-access account http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-2710461/Aviva-Investors-UK-Equity-Income.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 This fund looks at the long-term picture and a lot of its focus is on the FTSE All-Share index, so you'll find big names in the portfolio. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:12:16 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-2710461/Aviva-Investors-UK-Equity-Income.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Holy grail: The The Aviva Investors UK Equity Income fund seeks to provide a dividend for its investors while also owning shares that will increase in value, so so you'll find big names in the portfolio such as Vodafone, BP and Glaxosmithkline http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2710480/Blow-drivers-new-whiplash-law-pushes-cost-insurance-premiums.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Insurers started to cut prices after the Government unveiled measures to reduce fraudulent whiplash claims but premium falls may rise again unless tougher measures are brought in. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:11:57 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2710480/Blow-drivers-new-whiplash-law-pushes-cost-insurance-premiums.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Counting the cost: Over the past year, motorists have benefited from premiums plunging by as much as 19 per cent - the biggest ever recorded - but the tide may be about to turn unless tougher measures are brought in, says motoring body the AA http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710248/Phone-blocks-stop-cold-calls.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a register of households that have requested not to be contacted by marketing companies or salesmen. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:28:44 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710248/Phone-blocks-stop-cold-calls.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Annoying: More than half of people signed up to the service were also still receiving calls from salesmen http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2709948/House-prices-Doncaster-lower-today-TEN-years-ago.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 A large, three-bedroom semi for �69,950 catches the eye; then there’s another end-of-terrace three-bed with an immaculate garden for �87,500. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:44:28 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2709948/House-prices-Doncaster-lower-today-TEN-years-ago.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Four-bedroom detached house in quiet cul-de-sac. Two en-suite bathrooms. Front garden with parking and large rear garden http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2710226/JAMES-CONEY-Put-service-banks-tomorrow.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 It happened this weekend. Almost every single item either failed to scan properly or caused the machine to have a hissy fit when I tried to put it in a bag. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:18:26 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2710226/JAMES-CONEY-Put-service-banks-tomorrow.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alison McDougall Coney: What is so wonderful about self service? http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-2710241/Find-holiday-cash-card-frozen-especially-decide-rent-car-whilst-youre-abroad.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The ring-fenced money, which in the case of car hire can be thousands, never actually leaves the card, but the holidaymaker cannot spend it for up to a month. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:24:30 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-2710241/Find-holiday-cash-card-frozen-especially-decide-rent-car-whilst-youre-abroad.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Getty Images Frozen card: The money, which in the case of car hire can be thousands, never actually leaves the card, but the holidaymaker cannot spend it for anything up to a month http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2710196/ASK-TONY-Barclays-refusing-pay-despite-proof.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 My 92-year-old mother put �300 into an account with Barclays 40 years ago. We have the passbook, but they are refusing to pay out. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:09:07 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/comment/article-2710196/ASK-TONY-Barclays-refusing-pay-despite-proof.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Proof: My 92-year-old mother put �300 into an account with Barclays 40 years ago, we have the passbook, but they are refusing to pay out http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710490/Nearly-22-000-Ovo-Energy-customers-bill-cut-computer-bungle.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Ofgem insisted on the compensation after customers who were offered a 5� per cent bill reduction for managing their account online saw no difference in the cost of their energy. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:53:04 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710490/Nearly-22-000-Ovo-Energy-customers-bill-cut-computer-bungle.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Ovo energy http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710051/Resilient-GKN-shrugs-aside-export-fears.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The Birmingham-based engineering group was high on the FTSE 100 leader board after it reported a 6 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to �296m. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:15:33 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710051/Resilient-GKN-shrugs-aside-export-fears.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 PA Investment: Chancellor George Osborne is banking on innovations from major manufacturers like GKN to drive the economic recovery http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2709414/REVEALED-The-ten-tax-free-destinations-expatriates-dont-hand-single-penny-exchequer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 While UK taxpayers dutifully hand over considerable swathes of their income to the exchequer, there are some countries where residents don’t pay a penny. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:11:46 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2709414/REVEALED-The-ten-tax-free-destinations-expatriates-dont-hand-single-penny-exchequer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Randy Faris/CORBIS What's not to love? Stunning scenery, 0 per cent tax on your earnings and an exceptionally high standard of living... The Bahamas, Andorra and Monaco top Bradley Hackford's list of 2014's least-taxed destinations http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2710265/Clever-trick-lets-TRIPLE-pension-pot.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Thousands of workers in their 50s and 60s have rejected the opportunity to join new company pension schemes. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:54:32 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2710265/Clever-trick-lets-TRIPLE-pension-pot.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Jackpot: Retiring workers could draw all their money out of the company pension scheme and not pay a penny of tax on it http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710267/Cost-probe-FCA-bungle-hits-2-2-million.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The Financial Conduct Authority came under intense criticism after its plans to probe these policies were briefed to a national newspaper in March. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:51:36 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2710267/Cost-probe-FCA-bungle-hits-2-2-million.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Probe: The Financial Conduct Authority came under intense criticism after its plans to probe these policies were briefed to a national newspaper in March. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710086/Hollywood-turns-crowdfunding.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 British-born Simon West claims his films have taken more than $1billion at the global box office and is the first A-List Hollywood director to fund a movie in this way. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:24:03 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710086/Hollywood-turns-crowdfunding.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None British-born: Simon West (pictured with Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie) claims his films have taken more than $1billion at the global box office and is the first A-List Hollywood director to fund a movie in this way http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710107/Pfizer-set-launch-second-attempt-buy-AstraZeneca.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Profits at the US drugs giant fell by 25 per cent in the first half of the year, and it was unable to announce any new blockbuster drugs. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:19:19 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2710107/Pfizer-set-launch-second-attempt-buy-AstraZeneca.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 EPA FILE Slump: Profits at the US drugs giant fell by 25 per cent in the first half of the year, and it was unable to announce any new blockbuster drugs http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2709411/esure-won-t-pay-30-000-belongings-burgled-home-rising-gold-prices-meant-stolen-jewellery-worth-I-thought.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Esure rejected the claim because it said some of the stolen items were worth more than the value for which we had insured them. They are worth more now than when we got them. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:04:22 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2709411/esure-won-t-pay-30-000-belongings-burgled-home-rising-gold-prices-meant-stolen-jewellery-worth-I-thought.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 � Reuters Would you know the value of your jewellery? Prices may have risen since you last had items valued, as one reader found out the hard way http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-2676420/Should-invest-foodie-business-Brands-turn-crowdfunding-investment.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 All Chilango investors receive two free burrito vouchers and those that put in more than �10,000 get free food for the entire duration of the bond. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:44:25 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-2676420/Should-invest-foodie-business-Brands-turn-crowdfunding-investment.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Entrepreneurs: Chilango founders munch on a burito http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2704432/Stark-choice-facing-millions-workers-dont-save-pensions.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 A study into Britain's savings habits has found that many are falling drastically short when it comes to giving themselves a chance of a decent retirement income. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:53:09 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2704432/Stark-choice-facing-millions-workers-dont-save-pensions.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Creasource/Corbis Bleak future: Britain's future pensioners need to start saving more quickly to get the income they want in retirement. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-1596759/Ten-tips-buy-let.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 For many buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility. Read our top ten buy-to-let tips Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:33:37 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-1596759/Ten-tips-buy-let.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Hand holding model house to let http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2707467/Weve-reached-tipping-point-Further-signs-house-price-weakness-sentiment-hopeful-buyers-plunges.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The balance of people who believe the coming year is a good time to buy has plunged from 34 per cent in the first quarter of 2014 to just 5 per cent in the second. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:26:28 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2707467/Weve-reached-tipping-point-Further-signs-house-price-weakness-sentiment-hopeful-buyers-plunges.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Tipped over the edge: The Halifax report points to a change of mood among buyers who have seen prices rise sharply in the past year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2708317/Is-SSE-charging-twice-delivering-gas-It-appears-24-bill-goes-delivery-costs-I-pay-standing-charge-well.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 My gas bill says that 24% of the cost is 'to deliver the energy to my residence'. It also says I am charged 24.53p per day standing charge, to cover costs that include delivery. Am I being charged twice? Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:15:02 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2708317/Is-SSE-charging-twice-delivering-gas-It-appears-24-bill-goes-delivery-costs-I-pay-standing-charge-well.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy My gas bill says that 24% of the cost is 'to deliver the energy to my residence'. It also says I am charged 24.53p per day standing charge, to cover costs that include delivery. Am I being charged twice? http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2709369/Mortgage-approvals-pick-four-month-lull-says-Bank-England.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Mortgage approvals picked up pace in June to hit a four month high of 67,196, according to the latest monthly lending statistics from the Bank of England. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:36:26 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2709369/Mortgage-approvals-pick-four-month-lull-says-Bank-England.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Mortgage uplift: Approvals in June were far higher than those recorded in May - but still down on January's 74-month high http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2708191/Insolvencies-remain-steady-base-rate-rise-spell-trouble.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Personal insolvency figures saw an upswing caused by a rise in people taking out individual voluntary arrangements - but insolvencies among firms dropped. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:21:49 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2708191/Insolvencies-remain-steady-base-rate-rise-spell-trouble.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Trouble brewing: The number of personal insolvencies is expected to remain steady according to figures released tomorrow, but experts warn borrowers could struggle once interest rates rise from their historic low of 0.5 per cent http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2705810/Demand-annuities-plummets-58-pension-freedom-looms.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Pension freedom reforms announced in the Budget have prompted a dramatic fall in retirees taking out annuities before changes kick in next April, purchase records show. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:20:54 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2705810/Demand-annuities-plummets-58-pension-freedom-looms.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 � 237/Robert Daly/Ocean/Corbis Pension freedom: Retirees likely to get the worst annuity deals are biding their time until next April http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2708634/Nearly-2m-young-adults-live-home-parents-says-Shelter.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 A separate survey of 250 young adults who live with mum and dad has showed that 48% are not moving out because they cannot afford to rent or buy. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:43:25 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2708634/Nearly-2m-young-adults-live-home-parents-says-Shelter.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Chris Carroll/Corbis Stuck: Half of the 250 young adults living with parents polled by Shelter said they cannot leave their native home because they cannot afford to buy or rent a home on their own http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2708612/More-jobs-higher-salaries-evidence-UKs-continued-economic-recovery-according-new-report.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Advertised pay for jobs was up 1.7 per cent between May and June which is more than double the rate for April and May, according to Adzuna. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:03:43 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2708612/More-jobs-higher-salaries-evidence-UKs-continued-economic-recovery-according-new-report.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Roy McMahon/Corbis Rising star: Jobs and salaries are on the increase according to new data from jobs site Adzuna, with 1.33 jobseekers for every advertised vacancy in may, down from 2.18 in the same month last year http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2708618/Ten-best-selling-cars-time-Britain-revealed.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Ford recently announced its Fiesta was now the biggest selling car in Britain of all time, overtaking the now defunct Escort. We reveal the rest of the UK's top cars. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:44:11 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2708618/Ten-best-selling-cars-time-Britain-revealed.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Ford Ford Cortina http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2708362/Asda-lops-2p-litre-petrol-tomorrow.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The supermarket giant will cut both unleaded and diesel prices by 2p a litre from Tuesday and its main competitors – Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco – could follow suit. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:22:06 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2708362/Asda-lops-2p-litre-petrol-tomorrow.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Welcome move: Asda will lop 2p off a litre of fuel from tomorrow http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2708262/Land-Registry-figures-house-prices-remained-flat-June.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 House prices in England and Wales remained broadly flat in June with the average property �24 cheaper compared to May, the monthly index from the Land Registry shows. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:52:51 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2708262/Land-Registry-figures-house-prices-remained-flat-June.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None London hotspot: The capital has seen prices grow the fastest in the last 12 months http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2704284/What-pension-pot-30k-50k-100k.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Pension freedom reforms will give people more decision-making power over their retirement savings. But as ever, the more you have, the more freedom you will enjoy. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:45:28 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-2704284/What-pension-pot-30k-50k-100k.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Financial future: Enjoy pension freedom but don't spend so much you outlive your savings http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-1607881/When-UK-rates-rise.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Nervousness over wage rises failure to keep pace with inflation is staying the Bank's hand, but economists say a rate rise could still come at the end of the year . Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:40:22 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-1607881/When-UK-rates-rise.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 AFP/Getty Images Lower for longer: Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has stated that the base rate should stay low and only rise gradually. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2260632/Five-best-current-accounts-bank.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff. Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:21:45 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2260632/Five-best-current-accounts-bank.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Best five: which current accounts offer the best perks? http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-1723571/This-Moneys-favourite-best-buy-Isas.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:21:25 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-1723571/This-Moneys-favourite-best-buy-Isas.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 number 5 five timpix istock http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2670637/Super-Isa-What-New-Isa-mean-tax-free-savings.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The Super Isa pushes up the annual tax-friendly allowance to �15,000, with more freedom to put as much as you like in cash or investments. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:58:50 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2670637/Super-Isa-What-New-Isa-mean-tax-free-savings.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Super Isa: The new Isa could supercharge your returns http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1708425/ISA-INVESTING-TIPS-Emerging-market-funds-investment-trusts.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 If you're looking to add some flair to your investing Isa with emerging markets, This is Money's experts have some ideas to get you started Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:06:38 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1708425/ISA-INVESTING-TIPS-Emerging-market-funds-investment-trusts.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Laurie Chamberlain/Corbis On the up: Emerging markets such as Brazil are where much of the world's growth is expected to be over future years. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1616089/ISA-INVESTING-TIPS-Fund-trust-ideas-income-investors.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Income investing can let you draw on your portfolio or reinvest dividends to build solid growth over time. Our experts give their fund and investment trust recommendations. Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:05:55 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1616089/ISA-INVESTING-TIPS-Fund-trust-ideas-income-investors.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Getty Images/Pixland Income investing: Dividends can deliver both a healthy boost to long-term growth and a way to earn from your investments. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1616086/Fund-trust-ideas-time-cautious-investors.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 If you are new to investing then the huge number of funds and investment trusts on offer can be confusing. Fortunately, This is Money's experts have some ideas to get you started. Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:05:09 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1616086/Fund-trust-ideas-time-cautious-investors.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Alamy Starting out: Fund tips for beginner or cautious investors http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1591904/50-ways-save-money.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 This is Money's top 50 – updated – money-saving tips may appear light-hearted but are deadly serious. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:49:17 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1591904/50-ways-save-money.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Getty Images 50 ways to save money: How to cut what you spend and put more in your savings http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1718291/Pick-best-cheapest-investment-Isa-platform.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:46:24 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-1718291/Pick-best-cheapest-investment-Isa-platform.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None DIY investing: If you want to invest across shares, funds, investment trusts and ETFs, picking the right platform can save you a substantial amount. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2269520/Best-paid-jobs-2012-Official-figures-national-average-UK-salaries-400-occupations.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Midwives in the UK get paid on average �29,248: so where does your salary fit into the national league table? Check our table of HMRC pay figures for Britain's best - and worst - paid jobs. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:41:37 GMT http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-2269520/Best-paid-jobs-2012-Official-figures-national-average-UK-salaries-400-occupations.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 None Midwives in the UK get paid on average �29,248 - check below how your salary compares to the national average in your profession.