ECONOMY

Energy bills are a huge cause for concern in many households. Steeply rising bills are expected to hit new highs in the coming months, leaving millions in energy poverty before the end of the year.This is because Ofgem's price cap is…

The cost of a mortgage is increasing significantly following five successive rises in the Bank of England's base rate, with average interest rates on five-year fixed mortgages hitting a seven-year high. The Bank increased the base rate…

Why do people invest directly in shares rather than letting a fund manager do the work for them?For some it is because they think they can beat the market and the manager, for others it's the attraction of owning a direct stake in a…

Supermarket Morrisons is set to fall out of the FTSE 100 for the first time in five years after straggling behind rival grocers during the pandemic. Its shares closed down 0.4 per cent, or 0.6p, to 169.4p last night – adding to a slide over…

Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investorsOur buy-to-let guide explains the essentials of property investmentRegularly update guide explains how to assess investments and make a profitLearn about the best locations…