Gold Hits Record Above $3,500 as Central Bank Buying Fuels Rally
Price jumps 35% this year with China and India among the largest buyers; Goldman Sachs sees further gains into 2026
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Pret A Manger chief to warn of rising labour costs ahead of full-year results
Pano Christou expected to outline impact of higher employer National Insurance and a larger national living wage as staff costs climb from 2023 levels, The Mail on Sunday reports
Hargreaves Lansdown says 2.9 million UK households may be investing when they should not
Adviser flags five tell‑tale signs — lack of emergency savings and high‑interest debt among them — that signal people are not ready to put money into the markets
Hargreaves Lansdown urges six prudent moves before UK Budget as tax rumours swirl
With the Budget set for Nov. 26, Sarah Coles warns against knee‑jerk decisions and outlines practical steps to manage tax risk ahead of possible changes to inheritance, pensions and property taxes.
UK Budget moved to Nov. 26, extending run-up and fuelling speculation over tax measures
Treasury sets a later-than-usual Budget date, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves reiterates strict fiscal rules and rules out major income tax, NI and VAT rises
Reeves sets Autumn Budget for 26 November, signalling Treasury patience amid market unease
Late date reflects wait for economic data and Bank of England decision, analysts say
Savers urged to act as Labour signals tax changes could hit cash interest
Money Mail analysis highlights a frozen Personal Savings Allowance and static thresholds that may push more savers into tax; columnist sets out seven practical steps ahead of the November Budget.
Younger Adults Drive Investing Boom as Inflation Makes Cash Less Appealing
Exclusive Stratiphy figures show 47% of 18-to-34-year-olds invested in the past year versus 23% of over-55s, with many citing inflation and weak returns on cash savings.
Premium Bonds holder wins £50,000 from 51-year-old £45 holding
East Riding saver purchased the winning bond in September 1974; two £1 million jackpots also awarded in this month's draw