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The Conservatives have won the 2019 election, so what did the party offer voters and what will it mean for your personal finances? We highlight eight key promises relating to your pocket, now the result is in and we know Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have a solid majority to enact his agenda.   Tory majority: … Read more

Residents near former Earls Court Exhibition Centre seek reassurance amid possible Saudis’ £2.3bn deal Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Candy are in talks to buy Capital & Counties Local residents want reassurances from the potential new owners They have been in a decade-long battle with Capco and fear for their homes  By Ben Harrington For … Read more

Woodford’s £85m holding in Ibiza millionaires’ paradise sold off as his assets are unwound to pay back investors Woodford was a major investor in Sabina Estates through his Equity Income fund The company was co-founded by Woodford business ally Anton Bilton It was among the high-risk stocks put up for sale this summer By Harriet … Read more

Firms are failing to warn customers who’ve bought risky or defective goods, warn experts as they call for an overhaul of recall rules By Laura Shannon For The Mail On Sunday Published: 11:29 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 11:30 BST, 25 August 2019 Consumer safety experts are calling for an overhaul of the rules … Read more

Tangle Teezer posts strong growth in sales, making it the most successful Dragons’ Den reject ever By Sarah Bridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 10:08 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 10:36 BST, 25 August 2019 It was mocked by all five judges on BBC’s Dragons’ Den but the detangling hairbrush made by Tangle … Read more

Regus owner IWG weighs possible stock market float in the US in a ploy to rival WeWork  By Jamie Nimmo For The Mail On Sunday Published: 10:03 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 10:03 BST, 25 August 2019 The boss of serviced office firm IWG is weighing a possible stock market float for its American … Read more

Thomas Cook takeover presents ‘much difficulty’ warns Fonsun Tourism Group boss amid talks to rescue firm  By William Turvill For The Mail On Sunday Published: 09:43 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 09:43 BST, 25 August 2019 The boss of the Chinese firm hoping to buy Thomas Cook has admitted he is expecting ‘much difficulty’ … Read more

French bakery chain Paul has started stockpiling food from France ahead of potential no deal Brexit By Sarah Bridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 09:21 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 09:21 BST, 25 August 2019 French bakery chain Paul has started stockpiling food from France in case Britain exits the European Union without … Read more

Yorkshire mine Sirius sinks into a cash crisis as MPs plead with government to save it  By Jamie Nimmo For The Mail On Sunday Published: 09:14 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 09:14 BST, 25 August 2019 The Government is being urged to provide emergency financial support to Sirius Minerals to prevent its huge fertiliser … Read more

Interest rate CUT now on the cards, say analysts, as pound falls to two-year lows after shock data shows UK economy shrinking Raising of rates ‘increasingly out of kilter with economic reality’ economist says The pound has fallen to $1.208 versus the dollar and €1.077 against the euro Pressure on Bank of England to join US and … Read more