Shares in Scottish Power surged 10% as a bid war looks set to catch fire after the electricity giant admitted it had received a multibillion-pound takeover approach
This Is Money: More In Line For Compensation
Consumers who had dealings with 80 failed financial services firms can now make a claim for compensation. See the full list
This Is Money: Profitable LSE’s Bid Talk Mystery
LSE chief executive Clara Furse today admitted she was ‘in some very interesting talks’ as ahe unveiled a 60% rise in first-half profits
MoneyExpert: Consumers To Reduce Borrowing, Says Report
Those intending to reduce the amount owed on credit cards in the next six months outnumber those who plan to borrow more, new research has found.
MoneyExpert: Apacs: Card Fraud Declining
The total amount of card fraud has fallen in the last six months by five per cent, it has emerged.
This Is Money: 30 Second Guide To… The M&A Boom
The Daily Mails city team explain UK plcs urge to merge
This Is Money: Remembering Things Past
No company better reflects the mood of modern Britain better than Marks & Spencer – now Stuart Rose must keep a cool head as expectations rise
This Is Money: Ryanair Free Seat Ad Rapped
Controversial airline Ryanair was today ordered not to repeat a TV commercial offering seats for nothing
This Is Money: NTL To Become Virgin Media
The shake-up of the UK telecoms industry continued today when cable operator NTL revealed it is to change its name to Virgin Media
This Is Money: House Prices Top £200,000
The average UK home is now worth more than £200,000, with the Bank of England’s August interest rate rise failing to quell demand