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ALEX BRUMMER: Andrew Bailey could have protected Woodford victims

The failure of City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority to fully get to grips with the Woodford scandal and all of those who have profited at the expense of hapless investors is reprehensible.




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I'm 32, want to retire at 60 and have invested with Nutmeg and in bitcoin

A 32-year-old marketing manager at a manufacturing firm wants to retire at 60. Ray Black, of Money Minder Financial Services, offers an investing makeover in Money Pit Stop.




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UK company profits plummeted at the end of 2019 as 'earnings recession' intensified

The latest Profit Watch UK report from The Share Centre has revealed UK-listed company profits fell for a second quarter in a row between October and December last year.




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II snaps-up Share Centre but investors get paid in unlisted shares

Under the deal, The Share Centre investors will receive 41p in a combination of cash and shares, which is a 40 per cent premium to its closing price of 29p on Friday.




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Investment guru Anthony Bolton says he has started buying shares again

Anthony Bolton, who has been one of the UK's most successful investors over the last four decades, said he has returned to investing in a personal capacity.




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Have absolute return funds protected investors in the market storm?

Absolute return funds are designed to turn a profit come what may. They were out of favour before the coronavirus emergency, but is it worth shopping for one now?




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PUNT OF THE WEEK: Aim-listed Accesso

Accesso provides tickets and queuing technology to some of the world's biggest theme parks, museums and popular attractions - from Legoland to Six Flags and Universal.




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Manchester United chief Ed Woodward insists £200m deal for Tottenham star Harry Kane is fantasy

Ed Woodward has warned that Manchester United will curb their spending this summer and cannot break the world transfer record to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham for £200million.




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Former Man United defender Rafael warns club against big-money deals for Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club on pursuing top targets Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho as they might come 'for the money'.




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Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham eyeing summer move for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

The Serbia international is set to become one of Europe's hottest properties when the transfer market reopens for business after the suspension of football for the coronavirus pandemic.




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Dimitar Berbatov reveals role in Man United signing Anthony Martial

Dimitar Berbatov has heaped praise on Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, speaking highly of the 'unbelievable' talent he saw when they were together at Monaco. 




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Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool among clubs supporting their Women's teams during Covid-19

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The country's leading clubs have reaffirmed their commitment to women's football amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus crisis on it.




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Tottenham 'interested in Ivan Rakitic move' as Barcelona look to offload midfielder

The Barcelona star enters the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp this summer and the Spanish side are keen to recoup a transfer fee for him to help ease their financial concerns.




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Barcelona 'interested in Legia Warsaw left back Michal Karbownik'

Barcelona are reportedly interested in young Polish star Michal Karbownik, but may face opposition from a number of clubs from his signature. The 19-year-old currently plays for Legia Warsaw.




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Tottenham interested in signing American brothers Taylor and Zach Booth

Taylor Booth made an impression with two assists for Bayern Munich's U19s during a 3-0 win over Tottenham. Tottenham are also keen on signing his younger brother Zach.




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Autumn Statement: Unions' fury as Osborne plans 'unfair' performance-related pay for teachers

The Chancellor provoked a backlash after saying that headteachers should be able to pay teachers more if they perform better in the job than colleagues.




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Stoke City set to sign former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell from Wigan 

Stoke City are finalising the transfer of Wigan Athletic's Nick Powell and are interested in Everton's versatile 24-year old defender Matthew Pennington.




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Swansea eager to bring in highly-rated Reece James on loan from Chelsea

Swansea City manager Steve Cooper is keen to sign Reece James from Chelsea. James is recovering from damaging ankle ligaments nd much will hinge on his rehabilitation timeframe.




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Barcelona interested in Manchester City kid Kian Breckin

Barcelona are showing an interest in Manchester City teenage prospect Kian Breckin. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder has caught the eye of the Spanish club's scouts in tournaments.




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Antonio Valencia snapped up by Ecuadorian side Liga Deportiva Universitaria from Manchester United

The Ecuadorian outfit confirmed the 32-year-old's arrival on Friday afternoon by posting a video of Valencia getting used to his new surroundings.




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Crystal Palace take down cringeworthy 'Friends Reunited' video to announce signing of James McCarthy

Crystal Palace tweeted a cringeworthy video to announce the £8million signing of James McCarthy from Everton. The clip shows James McArthur outside an internet cafe.




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Transfer news: Manchester United keeper Joel Pereira joins Hearts on season-long loan deal

Hearts have secured the signing of Manchester United keeper Joel Pereira on a season-long loan deal.It will be the 23-year-old's fifth temporary spell away from old Trafford.




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FA Cup third round LIVE: Wolves host Manchester United among the 5.31pm kick-offs

A bumper set of FA Cup fixtures continues on Saturday evening with five 5.31pm kick-offs taking place. Follow all the action across the five matches HERE via Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY.




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Cardiff set to make improved offer for Wigan striker Kieffer Moore after initial bid was rejected

Cardiff City are expected to make an improved bid for Wigan Athletic striker Kieffer Moore. An offer of £2.3million was rejected last week but Moore was left out of Wigan's squad against Bristol City.




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Manchester United full back George Tanner joins Salford City on loan

The 20-year old has been recalled from a loan spell at Morecambe and was wanted by Championship strugglers Wigan Athletic before the ambitious Salford City swooped in.




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Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson signs for Class of '92's Salford City

The 32-year-old has been training with Salford this season after being released by Wigan Athletic last year. The midfielder was once viewed as a long-term replacement for Paul Scholes at United.




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Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle 'interested in Wigan defender Antonee Robinson'

Robinson was left distraught when his £10m deadline-day move to AC Milan collapsed at the last minute in January. However, he could be set for a big Premier League move this summer.




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We highlighted how solo travellers are routinely being ripped off... You are not alone! 

Solo traveller Sue Murgatroyd feels penalised by single supplements after her husband Peter died from a suspected blood clot six years ago.




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How Southend airport gives you €150 more for £500 than Stansted

They are two airports, in the same county, with the same holiday money company offering to change your pounds into foreign currency.




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Cancer breakthrough: tumour-killing cells can now be activated

Doctors in the UK have for years been using CAR T-cell therapy to make some immune cells directly target tumour cells in blood cancer patients. But exactly how this process worked was a mystery.




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John McEnroe suggests Roger Federer is playing better now than when he dominated tennis

Three-time Wimbledon winner McEnroe is so impressed from what he has seen from Federer that he believes he could be playing better than in the early 2000s when he had a iron grip on tennis.




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Tennis superstar Ash Barty gives classy response when asked when Australia Day should be celebrated 

Ash Barty has served a brilliant response after the debate over changing date of Australia Day threatened to overshadow her stunning fourth round win at her home grand slam.




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White House petitioned to rename airport after United States goalkeeper Tim Howard

Tim Howard's popularity in the United States has led to a White House petition being lodged requesting the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is renamed after him.




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BUZZ FROM BRAZIL: 100,000 Argentina fans expected in Rio for World Cup final and is Diego Maradona's curse set to continue?

Organisers expect around 100,000 Argentina fans to descend on Rio for the World Cup final on Sunday, most of them without a ticket.




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David Luiz lifted from World Cup heartbreak by letter from young Brazil fan

David Luiz has been lifted out of his World Cup depression by a fan letter from a young supporter. Luiz left the pitch in Belo Horizonte in floods of tears after Brazil's humiliating 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany.




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Louis van Gaal asks Arjen Robben to sign for Manchester United after Brazil win

Arjen Robben has revealed he turned down Louis van Gaal's advances after the outgoing Holland coach asked him to follow him to new club Manchester United.




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Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Holland squad greeted by fans after World Cup 2014

Robin van Persie and Holland may have had to settle for finishing third in the World Cup, but their army of supporters don't seem to be fretting too much about what could have been.




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Phil Brown drafted in by Sky Sports News to provide rival World Cup final coverage to big guns BBC and ITV

Southend United manager Phil Brown became an unexpected talking point on Twitter on Sunday night after Sky Sports News selected him to be a pundit on the World Cup final.




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Gary Lineker's helicopter entrance and smart suit fronted BBC's excellent World Cup final coverage - but Adrian Chiles' long trousers and smile did well on ITV too

BRIAN BARWICK: And so to Match 64, or the World Cup Final as you and I call it. And the two teams are rested, recuperated, and ready for ‘the big one’.




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How much state pension can you get if you are separated but not divorced?

My mum has always worked (some years part time) and raised three children. She is now separated from my dad. The amount she receives is way short of the full state pension.




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Will my final salary pension be affected by the coronavirus crisis?

This is Money's agony uncle Steve Webb explains how final salary schemes work, and what happens to them in financially turbulent times.




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My inherited pension pot is down a fifth in value - what should I do?

The deadline for me to take a decision on the full lump sum without paying tax is due in summer 2021. Anything after that date, I have to pay up to 40 per cent tax on the lump sum if I take it out.




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Newcastle United and Amanda Staveley in advanced talks over £350m takeover

Documents lodged last week and made public on Tuesday appear to be laying the legal framework for a deal to proceed. Sources close to the club say it is proof of talks being advanced.




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Newcastle United revive interest in Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare

Despite putting their scouting and recruitment staff on furlough and discussions ongoing over a potential £350m takeover, club executives are pressing ahead in their attempt to sign Soumare.




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The £300m takeover of Newcastle United is now in the hands of the Premier League

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE: Sources have disclosed that all the necessary paperwork has been lodged, and that the potential deal now awaits their approval.




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Newcastle new owners will 'exploit' the deflated post-coronavirus transfer market, reveals Redknapp

A deal worth £300million from Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers to take control of the club from current owner Mike Ashley is close to being finalised.




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Human rights campaigners urge Newcastle United to REJECT 'immoral' £300m takeover

The bid to take over the club is being chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, who is the defence minister. He oversaw the devastating Yemen attacks that caused a humanitarian crisis.




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Arturo Vidal 'interested in signing for Newcastle United if they hire Max Allegri'

Arturo Vidal is reportedly set to leave Barcelona this summer on the cheap, as his contract is set to expire in June 2021. Newcastle have emerged as contenders to sign the Chilean international.




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Newcastle United existed simply to make Mike Ashley's retail empire more profitable

Mark Jenson is the co-founder of The Mag, now the leading independent website on all things Newcastle United. He speaks out about what it is like to support a team owned by the retail giant.




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Matty Longstaff 'keen to sort out new deal at Newcastle' if Saudi takeover of the club is completed

Longstaff, who burst onto the scene when he scored the match-winner against Manchester United, is out of contract on June 30 and talks over a new deal have stagnated in recent months.