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For years, family families have been able to pass on their businesses to their descendants without worrying about inheritance tax (IHT). Thanks to Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves, that is about to change.The Budget will force many family firms to sell...

Invezz.com - Klarna, the Swedish Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) company, has filed to go public in New York, a move that will make it one of the biggest IPOs in recent years. The company will join Affirm, the American...

A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against companies, legal experts have said.The oil and gas company celebrated on Tuesday when it won an appeal against a landmark climate judgment by a...

Investing.com-- Gold prices fell to a near two-month low on Thursday, hit chiefly by a stronger dollar after data showed U.S. inflation remained sticky, while anticipation of more cues from the Federal Reserve also weighed.  Among industrial metals, copper prices...

Meredith Whitney, founder and CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, talks about what's 'gumming up' the US housing market, and points to generational schisms as a key point of concern. READ SOURCE...

Australian cricket has had several reminders that Father Time remains undefeated. The lingering effects of an end for every cricketer and every era have been hammered home in recent decades as fallow years have followed bumper crops of all-conquering Australians....

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK property myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.A dwindling number of properties coming to the rental market combined with rising demand is expected to push up prices for tenants...

DONALD Trump's daughter-in-law is eyeing a soon-to-be-vacant seat in the Senate, which would mark a monumental arc from a former TV producer to a political leader.The president-elect tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio to lead his State Department once he takes...

One of Southgate's other big qualities was an ability to foster a fierce sense of unity in England's squad, not something that will be helped by suggestions from the captain that some may be more interested in club than country.A...

Elizabeth Warren delivered a rallying cry to Democrats in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory, calling on the party to show it stands ready to “unrig this economy” as the president-elect works with billionaires to overhaul it.Calling on allies...

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Ex-England and Man Utd midfielder Paul Scholes (Picture: YouTube)England and Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says he ‘knew it was the end’ for his playing career after being exposed by former Tottenham star Gareth Bale during the 2012-23 season. Scholes...

Inflation perked up in October though pretty much in line with Wall Street expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.The consumer price index, which measures costs across a spectrum of goods and services, increased 0.2% for the month. That...

The BlackRock logo is pictured outside the company's headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City on May 25, 2021.Carlo Allegri | ReutersBlackRock has expanded its tokenized money market fund to include several more blockchains.The investment manager said Wednesday...

Timarpur Okhla Waste Management Company, a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant run by Jindal Group and MCD, has been controversial from the start. After nearby residents alleged it being the source of toxic emissions, the Supreme Court heard the case and reserved...

Amid the latest bitcoin rally, crypto investors face a looming deadline that could impact future taxes — and they must take action before Jan. 1, 2025.The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS in July unveiled final tax reporting rules for digital...

Inside is where most of the major changes have taken place, centered on new 13.0in infotainment touchscreen. A cost option on the standard Octavia, this is a major quality-of-life upgrade, especially over the previous car’s outdated display, and immediately adds a more premium finish to...

A “minuscule” amount of the nerve agent used in the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal – as small as a sixth of a grain of salt – could have been enough to prove fatal, a government scientist has told an...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Introducing assisted dying in England and Wales would divert NHS resources that could be used on other operations or services, the health...

BlackRock’s IBIT reached a new record in 211 days, surpassing iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF’s previous record of 1,253 days BlackRock’s new record comes two weeks after it hit $30 billion in net assets at the end of October...

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureClosing summaryTime to wrap things up.A key measure of US inflation has risen for the first time since March, underlining its bumpy ride down to lower levels.The consumer price...

BRIGHTON have banned some of the club's own scouts from seeing the data they use to sign players.SunSport has learned that such is the secrecy surrounding the data has helped propel Brighton from League One to sixth in the Premier...

The storefronts of Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe are seen as people enter Icon Siam, a luxury shopping mall located on the Chao Phraya River, on June 12, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Lauren Decicca | Getty Images...

JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesAmgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) shares spiked in the premarket on Wednesday after the company ruled out concerns over loss of bone mineral density linked to its obesity candidate MariTide, which led to a ~7% decline in its share...

NPCI BHIM Services has launched National Pension System (NPS) contributions via the BHIM app, making pension payments easier for millions of Indians. This development employs Bharat Connect to provide a streamlined, safe, and easily accessible retirement savings option, stated a...

India is at the forefront of the digital revolution and financial technology is speeding up digital payments, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra said on Wednesday. Vibrant e-markets are springing up and expanding their reach. It is estimated that...

Consumer sentiment among Republicans has soared to its highest point since Donald J. Trump left the White House, while declining among Democrats. READ SOURCE...

Dogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night, extending its postelection surge after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which he referred to as "DOGE" in his statement.Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, former...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.SSE said its chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies would retire next year after more than 11 years in charge, as the UK energy...

Investing.com - Litecoin was trading at $73.258 by 08:14 (08:14 GMT) on the Investing.com Index on Wednesday, down 10.97% on the day. It was the largest one-day percentage loss since April 12. The move downwards pushed Litecoin's market cap down...