Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War  Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more

Donald Trump DENIES being told US intelligence believes Russia seeks to boost him in 2020 elections

Donald Trump DENIES being told U.S. intelligence believes Russia is seeking to boost Bernie Sanders and predicts Vermont senator will be the Democratic nominee ‘unless they cheat him out of it’ – and wants Adam Schiff investigated for leak President Trump congratulated Bernie Sanders on his victory in the Nevada caucuses He predicted Sanders would … Read more

Baby boomers tap housing wealth to boost retirement incomes

Baby boomers are increasingly raiding the wealth tied up in their homes to supplement retirement incomes, research has revealed. Since 2015, homeowners have used property wealth to deliver £13billion in extra income via equity release, according to analysts at investment platform AJ Bell. Over the same period, since the start of pension freedoms, some £30billion … Read more

FTSE LIVE: Regional sales decline hits Whitbread; Higher revenues boost Primark owner

FTSE CLOSE: Premier Inn owner Whitbread’s bookings decline; Higher sales boost Primark parent ABF; Kids bikes lift Halfords By This Is Money Published: 08:21 GMT, 16 January 2020 | Updated: 17:17 GMT, 16 January 2020 Regional sales fell 2 per cent at Premier Inn’s parent company Whitbread The FTSE 100 closed down 32.99 points at … Read more

Boris boost for equity funds as almost £4bn is invested after election

Boris boost for equity funds as almost £4bn is invested after Conservatives’ election triumph By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 29 December 2019 | Updated: 23:27 BST, 29 December 2019 Boris Johnson and the Conservatives campaigned on a promise to get the UK out of the EU by January 31 Almost £4billion … Read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND: The North needs a Boris boost. Otherwise, his new voters won’t forgive him

RUTH SUNDERLAND: The North needs a Boris boost. But if he doesn’t deliver, his new voters won’t forgive him By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 23:59 BST, 15 December 2019 | Updated: 00:54 BST, 16 December 2019 Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party have won an opportunity to reshape the political landscape for … Read more

Boohoo hopes for boost from Cara Delevingne’s new line for Nasty Gal

Boohoo hopes for boost from Cara Delevingne’s new line for their Nasty Gal label By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 25 October 2019 | Updated: 23:56 BST, 25 October 2019 Nasty Gal has launched a collection with Cara Delevingne this week. And retail experts hoped the supermodel’s 44million Instagram … Read more

Carpetright shareholder buys up firm’s debts and gives its shares a much-needed boost

Carpetright shares rocket as biggest investor boosts confidence in the embattled flooring firm by taking on debt pile Meditor has bought Carpetright’s revolving credit facility of £40.7million  The seeming show of confidence sent Carpetright shares up over 10 per cent  By Emily Hardy For This Is Money Published: 11:02 GMT, 27 August 2019 | Updated: … Read more

Wisteria’s purple reign: Dry conditions last year gave a boost to this British favourite

Wisteria’s purple reign: Dry conditions last year gave a boost to this British favourite Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing thriving wisteria in British gardens He says the plants will flower well in almost any sunny spot with warmth He revealed the best varieties for a sensational look in any garden By Nigel Colborn for the … Read more