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The average two-year fix increased by 0.14 per cent this month to 2.38 per cent- while the equivalent five-year fixed rate increased by 0.13 per cent, according to finance experts Moneyfacts.

The Government has slashed both the value of taxpayer-funded grants towards the purchase of electric vehicles and limited the models that are eligible for the scheme.

The used market is still almost entirely dominated by petrol and diesel sales, accounting for 97% of all transactions, with diesel appetite and values increasing.

Upcycling is a modern craze that involves turning worthless junk into something of value. Upcycling enthusiast Paddy Lennox (pictured) is an expert.

The power of compound interest, especially in the world of investing. It's a financial phenomenon that Einstein had a view on. He described it as the 'eighth wonder of the world'.

The three cars, of which there were just over a million examples on the road in 1995, are among the 10 of the most endangered models today, according to research carried out by uSwitch.

The Sage of Omaha is finally stepping down - at some stage. We can learn from his experience and his words. And his investment acumen has been sharp and effective.

Over time, inflation gnaws away at incomes, reducing spending power. This is something it's been easy to forget, amid the low inflation or even deflationary conditions of recent years.

Shares in Britain's biggest banks rebounded slightly last week as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their balance sheets appeared to be less than severe than originally feared.

It means that Google is making money both from the fraudsters paying millions of pounds every year to advertise their scams as well as financial regulators warning about them.

Subprime lender Amigo Loans' share price fell by more than 30 per cent this morning after regulators said they would oppose a rescue plan which would cap compensation pay outs in court.

Given its broad exposure to all major asset classes, and its long-term track record, many investors use it as their one and only investment holding. The trust was launched 39 years ago.

Metal prices are soaring and prospects are bright. Trident offers broad exposure to the commodities sector at an attractive 34p price. The shares are a buy.

A broad-based engineer, the group is the UK's leading supplier of road safety barriers, with a fleet stretching 215,000 miles, enough to cover every single paved road in the country.

Natwest bank became 84.4 per cent owned by the taxpayer following its £45.5bn bailout during the financial crisis of 2007-09.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have a home in Llandovery, Myddfai - and we pick some properties for sale nearby

Borrowers with 5 per cent deposits now have more than 110 mortgages to choose from, figures reveal.

I have had a look around and seen lots of over-50s products. Is there anything that makes this kind of life insurance better for someone over 50?

With many people facing financial difficulties in lockdown, some could be tempted to turn providers who offer the chance to access pay early.

The study claims that lower costs will drive a surge in EV demand and 100 per cent of passenger car sales across Europe will be battery electric by 2035.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau says single gangs can be behind thousands of orchestrated collisions in some areas, with the combined value running into millions of pounds.

Sales at its 2,100 shops have been higher over the past four weeks than in the same period of 2019. In a trading update, it said the reopening of the High Street led to a 'significant pick-up' in business.

Last night The Hut Group's boss Matt Moulding (pictured), who controls about 24 per cent of the firm, said Softbank's investment would help the group 'super accelerate' its expansion plans.

The High Court ruled against a group of property owners who had challenged the High Street fashion retailer's company voluntary arrangement (CVA). New Look launched the CVA in September.

AstraZeneca and the Oxford vaccine it is providing at cost price may be the toast of great swathes of the United Kingdom, but the City's governance mavens take a different view.

The pound sailed as high as $1.4158 against the US dollar and €1.1636 against the euro. The rally came as Boris Johnson confirmed more coronavirus restrictions would be lifted on May 17

Perth, the sun-drenched city is the capital of Western Australia, is the world's largest supplier of iron ore. This precious commodity, used to make steel, is Australia's biggest export.

The firm, which specialises in loans for people who are deemed too risky by normal banks, blamed 'changing industry and regulatory dynamics' for the poor performance of its home credit division.

Some 13,000 more people with problem debt could be allowed to 'freeze' their payments from next month under proposals published today by the Government.

British Gas owner Centrica is on track to save around £100million thanks to its restructuring, including the controversial 'firing and rehiring' of thousands of its staff.

Asda is trialling unattended delivery boxes which will keep food fresh for hours, as it prepares for a time when more customers will be returning to their place of work.

House prices hit yet another record high in April to reach £258,000, as buyers continue to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday according to mortgage lender Halifax.

First-time buyers are more likely to be rejected for a mortgage now than prior to the pandemic, according to Aldermore Bank - but there are steps they can take to boost their chances of being accepted.

The holiday firm has failed to address complaints from hundreds of customers who claim they have not received refunds on cancelled trips within 14 days as required by law, according to the CMA.

I can't get pension credit because we are classed as married and his pension is taken into consideration. When I try to give him my tax allowance I'm told I cannot do that because we're not married.

At least 27 fake websites were set up in Aviva's name to dupe victims into handing over cash. It warned that shutting down the scammer websites is like playing 'whack-a-mole' under the current rules.

The company is getting ready to step up its target to install full-fibre cables to 20m homes and businesses by the mid-to-late 2020s. Boss Philip Jansen has promised to 'build like fury'.

Ralph & Russo collapsed into administration with £27.8m debts because of the cancellation of events and alleged financial mismanagement. Now Tamara Ralph has quit, according to reports.

In recent years, three of the companies Elliott has targeted in the UK have been run by women. That is fascinating, as there are only a tiny handful of female chiefs at Britain's leading businesses.

Bosses say the outlet in Westfield, west London, will sell 150 brands from high-fashion to high street and cater to the UK's 'insatiable demand for shoes'.

The 61-year-old television presenter, married to musician Giles Broadbent, is now an ambassador for CBM, a charity that works in the world's poorest places.

Using a phone app, the service - provided by Swiss company Sonect - allows someone to order up to £200 of cash that they can then pick up at a local shop.

One of the company's investors, Edentree Investment Management, has expressed concern. Edentree's Neville White said it plans to speak to the firm about the issue.

Ikea has previously looked at other buildings on Oxford Street, but is understood to have shown a 'serious interest' in the Oxford Circus site, senior property sources told The Mail on Sunday.

New documents reveal the airline's survival would be at risk if travel restrictions are lifted more slowly than expected or if the UK faces another lockdown this year.

It is understood to be in exclusive talks to buy Embark Group, which manages £38billion of savings and retirement products. Talks are understood to have started last year/

The company said it is building 85 cars a day, its joint-highest ever output, at its factory in Crewe after notching up a record first three months of the year.

He knows a dividend hike will be attractive to investors: lots of companies have slashed payouts during the pandemic, but Phoenix has so far bucked the trend.

Wendy's international boss Abigail Pringle said it will 'steal market share' in the UK from both its major rivals, starting with an outlet in Reading which opens on June 2.

Soriot has been paid £15million for the past couple of years. Now Astra wants to substantially increase his earnings, and that is being challenged by some major investors. Who is right?

The push forms part of an ambitious strategy to re-establish Debenhams, which at its peak sold £550million of beauty, fashion and homewares a year.

We can reveal that two top shareholders - Aviva Investors and Standard Life Aberdeen - have already voted to block the proposals ahead of the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

The pharmaceuticals and biotechnology index is the second-worst performer out of 40 industrial sectors within the FTSE350 Index over the past year. It has registered a fall of nearly 12 per cent.

A report by Interactive Investor and LCP suggests these projections could be wildly optimistic. What's more, there is little consistency in how pension providers calculate projections.

Usually it charges a registration fee of £30 to hold this information but until June 4 it will provide its service for free. There are no other charges.

The surge in demand has resulted in some home movers using companies with poor service standards - and with little redress available to them. Regulation of the sector is patchy.

I read your report about stolen Nectar points and I am in the same boat. I had points worth about £100, but suddenly found I did not even have enough points for a CD.

Legislation would help this happen, especially if it empowered the FCA to oversee access to cash and hold the banks to account when they do not act in the best interests of communities.

The new commercial vehicle is based on the Citroen's diminutive Ami electric car, which measures in at a mere 2.4m long, 1.5m tall and 1.4m wide.

With any new set of tax rules there are pitfalls for the unwary and engagers could be building up large tax arrears if they make mistakes. - and IR35 is no different.

The British gin market is ultra-competitive - but that didn't stop Lava Sprits Co. founder Laura Bridge, who launched her artisan coffee gin brand last year and now wants to take it global.

My parents need to move to a property that is on one level and easy to maintain. They have found the perfect place, but it comes in at £75k above their budget and the vendor will only sell to cash buyers.

Amex may have caught the eye of shoppers and takeaway fans this week after announcing one of its credit cards is now offering cashback when used for Deliveroo.

The 54-year-old is in the middle of an expensive upgrade of the telecoms company's broadband network, putting pressure on its finances. It has forced him to cancel the dividend temporarily.

The mid-cap index shot up 1.3 per cent as takeover news lit a fire under Meggitt and St Modwen Properties shares. And the Footsie was propelled by a metals rally that lifted the index's miners.

Criminals are using sophisticated internet investment scams to swindle life-changing sums from victims - leaving many pensioners destitute later in life.

The latest in the sights of a foreign predator is Meggitt, which is being stalked by acquisitive US engineering outfit Woodward. Meggitt has a British heritage which dates back to 1850.

Meggitt is being circled in a move that threatens to further pummel Britain's engineering industry. And St Modwen Properties has received a £1.2billion offer.

Greensill, which was run by Australian financier Lex Greensill and counted David Cameron as an adviser, went bust in March. It was the major funder to Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance.

This week saw the launch of new book - Never Go Broke: How To Make Money Out Of Just About Anything, co-written by This is Money personal finance editor Lee Boyce.

Hundreds of thousands of savers face the prospect of handing some of their savings interest to the taxman after two-year-old terms and conditions changes by NS&I begin to bite.

Those looking to book up a holiday should not just look out for bargain prices, but consider how to financially protect themselves if trips cannot go ahead.

Telecoms companies need to go further in tackling customer service problems, despite the support they offered during the pandemic, the industry watchdog says.

Management changes at metal basher Chamberlin appear to be going down well with the market. But it was a tough week for infraStrata, which saw shares plunge by 24 per cent.

Amex's market-leading cashback credit cards are getting a little less generous, with the provider slashing how much customers earn by as much as 50 per cent in some cases.

Britain's best and worst cars for depreciation have been revealed by What Car? in collaboration with valuations experts CAP HPI.

Hours are spent getting cars to sound just right, but electric cars create a whole new problem. So can a leading composer match BMW's famed straight-six engine soundtrack?

A well-run company is likely to perform better and avoid errors and scandal, but judging this can be a tough task for individual investors. We explain how to sift the evidence.

Research has found banks and building societies could become reluctant to provide mortgages in high-risk areas for extreme weather - and brokers say there is a risk of blanket bans on certain postcodes.

Britons are expected to partially keep up their lockdown savings habit in 2021, the Bank of England said today, but in a blow for savers the base rate could stay at an all-time low for another two years.

We would like to change our front garden into an off-street parking space. How much will it cost, who is responsible for dropping the kerb, and will it be appealing to future buyers?

Like many in the travel industry Jet2 boss Steve Heapy (pictured) is disappointed by the Government's delay in deciding where and when people will be allowed to travel.

Bank of England forecasts of a 'V' shaped recovery were met with predictable scepticism early this year. But if the latest projections are believed, that is precisely what is going to happen.

The company, run by tycoon Sanjeev Gupta (pictured), is in discussions with California-based investment group White Oak Global Advisors which bailed out Liberty's operations in Australia.

From June Nickolds (pictured) will become managing director of Sainsbury's £7.8bn general merchandise and clothing business, which includes Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing.

Raising full year profit guidance for the second time in two months, Next boss Lord Wolfson (pictured) said: 'The relief from this lockdown feels more optimistic.'

Rio Tinto ousted boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques (pictured) amid an outcry over the destruction of a sacred Aboriginal site. The 49-year-old is in line to collect a further £1.1m 'golden goodbye'

John Laing has financed projects such as wind and solar farms, roads in Colombia, a huge sports stadium in Western Australia and a New Zealand prison to name but a few.

Nikhil Rathi, who took over at the Financial Conduct Authority last year, said the increased flexibility which the UK has to set its own rules post-Brexit could 'make our markets work better'.

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.52 per cent or 36.87 points at 7,076.17 and the pound was at $1.39 against the dollar.

Vauxhall Zafiras are the model of car involved in the most crashes, new data has revealed. There have been 511 vehicles incidents for every 10,000 of the cars.

Back in February, the BoE predicted 5 per cent of these excess savings would be spent, but that has now been upgraded to 10 per cent over a three-year period.

HSBC handed out more mortgages in March than in any other month in its 40-year history of offering home loans, including providing loans for more than 3,000 first-time buyers.

I cancelled my business partners phone after he died as it was in my name. However, I was told there was outstanding balances and bad credit marks on my name. How can I get them removed?

It's a far more pedestrian affair, but Lotus founder Colin Chapman's philosophy sprang to mind when I went to do some spring cleaning of my jumbled Isa the other day.

Casting a critical eye over your home is crucial if you're trying to sell. We spoke to estate agents to find out the top ten property flaws that can put off buyers, from loud decor to pet dogs

There were more than 25,000 complaints about packaged bank accounts last year as Britons were left with monthly fees for perks rendered useless by the pandemic.

The Government says 30,000 to 40,000 households could use the scheme, known as Help to Build, each year. It will be available later in the summer and the full details haven't been revealed.

The Italian car-maker took the wraps of its new 812 Competizione - in both hard-top coupe and a surprise Targa version - with prices expected either side of half a million pounds each.

Archegos Capital, which managed the money of high-flying financier Bill Hwang (pictured), was sent reeling in March after several of its bets turned sour. It is now reportedly preparing for insolvency.