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Economy

The TikTok money trend that could save your finances this year

Loud budgeting could help savers stick to their financial goals, while increasing financial inclusion and lessening taboos around money.

Business

Nationwide in plan to cash in with Virgin Money purchase

If the deal does go ahead, it will be the UK's biggest bank takeover since the 2008 financial crisis, which began with the collapse of Northern Rock.

Business

Brussels' pensions plan is not working

Two years after the new law took effect, the much-heralded pan-European pensions product has only one provider, in just four member states.

Business

Aston Villa reports £120 million in losses

Everton and Nottingham Forest have previously fallen foul of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, which permit losses of up to £105 million over a three-year period.

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Markets

Would you trust a robot with your finances?

Robo-advising can be a cheap, low-effort option for non-professional investors, but a lack of human input also has its drawbacks.

World News

Bitcoin stock surpasses €55,000 mark

Bitcoin stock has surged to its highest since 2021, on its way to breaking a two-year record.

Economy

What are the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain?

A new survey has revealed some of the biggest financial regrets among people in Britain.

Business

Jacob Rothschild, financier from family banking dynasty, dies at 87

The financier was chairman of one of the largest investment trusts on the London Stock Exchange until 2019.

Business

Record profits for Lloyds amid £450m car financing investigation

The investigation by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority is looking into now-banned car finance deals.

Markets

Barclays stock rises as bank unveils cost-cutting and buyback plans

Barclays stock gained nearly 5% on Tuesday morning as the bank unveiled to investors its cost-cutting and buyback plans.

Earth News

‘Massive win’: Barclays will stop funding new oil and gas fields

The move sends an ‘important signal’ about the bank’s appetite for fossil fuel financing, but campaigners say there’s still a way to go.

Climate

Why Ireland would remain in ‘debt’ if it met its climate finance goal

Campaigners say it is still falling millions short, while richer countries have just missed a deadline for the new loss and damage fund.

Europe News

Brussels bemoans its capital market 'Cinderella'

The EU wants to expand funding sources for small business – but even as new listing rules are finalised, its architects admit all’s not going to plan.

Business

UK financial firms are hungry for AI - what's hindering progress?

Most insurance and banking companies are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflow, but obstacles remain, according to a new report.

Earth News

European asset managers greener than Americans, study finds

The green-finance gulf between EU investors and US rivals such as BlackRock is widening, a campaign group says

Austria

Wealthy Austrian heiress to distribute €25 million fortune to citizens

Marlene Engelhorn has been fighting for years for a more equitable tax system in her country. A Citizens' Council will be formed in Austria to decide on how to distribute the money.

Business

Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension

Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension.

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The DRC enlists Turkish collaboration for ambitious development plans

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The DRC enlists Turkish collaboration for ambitious development plans

Earth News

5 key takeaways from the 'historic' COP28 climate deal

Potholes, loopholes and the end of the road for COP28: Campaigners and experts react to the UN climate summit in Dubai agreement.

Economy

Thousands expected to protest EU austerity measures in Brussels

Protesters fear a raft of new EU financial rules could push member states into austerity.