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US plans to check tourists' social media 'putting people off travel'

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according…

Federal Reserve opts against interest rate cut despite Donald Trump pressure on Jerome Powell

The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates the same - despite pressure from Donald Trump to make a cut.

Could KFC be dethroned? Rivals circle as chicken shops boom in UK

The fried chicken market has exploded in the past two years, with heavily backed newcomers such as Popeyes, Dave's and Wingstop appearing on high streets…

RAC owners rev up £5bn float plan as banks take steering wheel

The owners of the RAC have begun selecting bankers to spearhead a £5bn stock market listing which could become one of the London market's biggest…

KKR in talks to score with £2.4bn deal for Six Nations Rugby investor

KKR, the American asset management behemoth, is in detailed talks about a multibillion pound deal to take a stake in the sports investment vehicle…

1,200 jobs at risk as The Original Factory Shop calls in administrators

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) will this week become the latest retailer to call in administrators, putting about 1,200 jobs at risk.

Dollar has become a 'falling chainsaw' - what it means for you

There's a sense of crisis hanging over the US dollar - and it has consequences for all of us.

EasyJet's £5.99 cabin bag price claim is 'misleading', says regulator

EasyJet has been banned from claiming in its marketing that the cost of adding a large cabin bag to a flight booking is "from £5.99", after the…

Freedom Fibre and Truespeed close to finalising altnet merger

Two major broadband altnets are close to finalising a merger that will propel them into the ranks of the sector's largest players amid growing financial…

HMRC to roll out penalty points system

HMRC will start rolling out a new penalty points system this month.

Hundreds of jobs lost as Revolution bars owner enters administration

Nearly 600 jobs have been lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration.

Millions to benefit as minister announces cap on 'scam' ground rents

Ground rents for leaseholders will be capped at £250 a year before dropping to a peppercorn rent after 40 years, Steve Reed has announced.

Loveholidays targets March launch for £1bn London float

The owner of Loveholidays, one of Britain’s biggest online travel agents (OTAs), has added to the syndicate of banks preparing to help it launch…

Money Problem: 'We can't sell our house - and it's our neighbour's fault'

Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to [email protected]. Today's is...

Energy price cap facing upwards pressure from US storm

Energy bills for households and businesses are facing upwards pressure from a surge in wholesale natural gas costs, according to market experts.