Dennis the Menace celebrates 75 years with Royal Mint 50p coin

Craig WilliamsBBC Scotland Getty Images Government bonds allow money to be raised through the markets The Scottish government is “on track” to issue its first ever bonds in the next financial year, according to the first minister. John Swinney confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27, though this is subject to the outcome of May’s…

Yet, analysts do not think inflation will return to the peak of 11.1% seen in the UK in October 2022. That is because the war in Ukraine also caused spikes in the prices of basic foodstuffs, such as wheat and edible oil, owing to the role of Ukraine in producing those items. That is not…

Motorists have been warned to be on the alert for scammers posing as car finance lenders offering fake compensation. The warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) comes after the watchdog announced it would set up a compensation scheme for motorists who were sold car finance deals that were unlawful. Earlier this month, the Supreme…