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A true ‘nuclear renaissance’ is taking shape, and these stocks could be big winners
The nuclear-energy industry has been having a moment, but analysts say some companies look better positioned than others to capitalize on a wave of AI-fueled demand.
My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and life savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
“Both properties will be solely in his name.”
Reynolds to take industry chiefs on crucial India trade mission
The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, will fly to India next week accompanied by scores of business leaders and more than half a dozen regional mayors in a bid to inject fresh impetus into Britain's trade relationship with the world's most populous country.
We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
Healey calls in retail and hospitality chiefs for pre-budget talks
The chancellor has called in the bosses of some of Britain's biggest high street names for talks ahead of a budget which they fear could trigger a fresh business rates raid.
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
‘Stop throwing shade’ - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
Washington and Wall Street chose to delay paying their bills — and to put them on your tab
The polite word for what the government and Wall Street are doing is deferring payment, like opening a tab at a bar that somebody else will pay later.
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are now big enough to move the economy. Why that could be a problem
Imagine a small group of companies whose value is greater than the entire economy of almost every single country in the world. By market value, that’s roughly where the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech companies now stands.
‘It’s hard to take in’: Tears as traders are cleared of rate-rigging
The convictions of five men jailed for rigging interest rates have been overturned at the Court of Appeal after a 'wrong turn' led to unfair errors in their trials.
Kemi Badenoch wants to slash inheritance tax: What it means for you
Tens of thousands of families could escape inheritance tax under proposals announced by Kemi Badenoch. Here's how you could be affected.
More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them
Nearly 9 out of every 10 students who use credit cards report doing so to pay for basic living expenses such as food, housing and gas.
Porsche prioritising top-end cars as it braces for a decline in sales
The German sportscar maker has already seen deliveries slump by almost 10% since 2022, as plunging demand in China and tariff woes in the US hit two of the brand's most important markets.
‘Winter is coming’: IMF chief sounds alarm over world economy
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned 'winter is coming' for the global economy - as bond market turmoil sent UK borrowing costs to a fresh 28-year high.
The big buy-to-let exodus – is it worth being a landlord anymore?
Life has become harder for landlords following a series of legislative and regulatory changes, but there are still opportunities for those willing to stick it out.
Boots bought by Canada’s billionaire Weston family for £6.7bn
Boots confirmed it will be bought by Canada's billionaire Weston family from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family for £6.7billion.
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