Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
BBC News Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019. Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.
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Average British house price hits record high of £375,000
Housing market, House prices, Property, Money, Business, Real estate, UK news Business | The Guardian Pent-up demand from would-be buyers pausing their plans last year has led to price rise despite mortgage rates remaining elevatedThe average British house price reached a record high of £375,131 in May, according to Rightmove. The average prices of properties coming…
A botched RAC rescue turned our French road trip into an ordeal
Motoring, Money, Consumer affairs, Consumer rights, Insurance, Insurance industry, Travel, UK news Business | The Guardian When our new motorhome broke down in France we felt unsafe and were stranded for five daysWhen I retired from work last year, my wife and I set off on a road trip to France in our new motorhome. Two…
Counterfeit goes cool: high-end brands urged to embrace rise of #dupe
Social media, Retail industry, Fashion industry, Business, Marketing & PR, Digital media, Fashion, Media, TikTok, World news, US news, UK news Business | The Guardian Gen Z are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations – so experts say companies should play alongHigh-end brands should “lean in” and embrace the #dupe subculture that feeds off recommending duplicates or…
UK state pension top-ups: paying now could pay dividends later
State pensions, Pensions, Money, UK news, National insurance, Pensions industry, Personal pensions, Tax Business | The Guardian Until next April people under new system can fill gaps in their NI records going back to 2006-07UK state pensions: are older retirees getting a bad deal?It may not sound very exciting, but for many people in their 40s,…
The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy?
Climate crisis, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon offsetting, Jeff Bezos, Environment Business | The Guardian Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsetsLate last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez as…
Ryanair reports record €1.9bn profit as Amber Rudd joins board
Ryanair, Airline industry, Business, Amber Rudd, Politics, UK news Business | The Guardian Budget airline says summer ticket prices will be lower than expectedBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair has reported record annual profits of €1.9bn (£1.6bn) as the Irish airline announced the appointment of former UK home secretary Amber Rudd to its board and said summer…
‘Free money’ and 10% interest: carrots UK banks are dangling to get you to switch
Money, Consumer affairs, Banking, Virgin Group, Banco Santander, HSBC, Business Business | The Guardian Better deals are on offer in the battle to tempt new current account customers. But, be warned, there are a few strings attachedThe battle to attract current account customers is hotting up, with two banks offering £175 “free money”, and a third…
London-listed Keywords Studios says it will accept £2bn offer
Technology sector, Business, Mergers and acquisitions, Games, Mergers, acquisitions and funding, Technology, UK news Business | The Guardian Video game services company backs EQT private equity bid in latest foreign move on UK-listed firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe video game services company Keywords Studios has said it would be willing to accept a £2bn buyout offer,…
DWP benefits warning over demands claimants repay £250,000 due to overpayments
Daily Express :: Finance Feed The DWP has been accused of treating 134,000 benefits claimants unfairly. The DWP has been accused of treating 134,000 benefits claimants unfairly.