Spanish bank Santander completes €3 billion takeover of British lender TSB from rival Sabadell
SPANISH bank Santander has completed a €3 billion takeover of UK lender TSB in a deal that marks one of the largest shifts in European
Expats in Spain need a financial planner who did the hard yards to learn about local taxes – so they can sleep soundly at night
By Peter Dougherty WHEN 100 expatriates in Spain are asked whether they would like to know more about local taxes, 80 raise their hand. When
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez starts official visit to China this weekend – his fourth trip in four years
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez will arrive in China on Saturday for a four-day visit. Officials in Beijing confirmed the tour on Wednesday which is
Spain sets new record for registered workers with March job figures the best since 2008
SPAIN’S Ministry of Social Security said a new March record for registered workers has been set – totalling 21.88 million with the lowest jobless total
Ryanair boss warns that 25% of carrier’s fuel supplies could be cut in May amid fears of higher ticket prices
EUROPE’S aviation fuel supply could be disrupted from May if the conflict in the Middle East continues, potentially putting 25% of Ryanair’s supplies during May
UK pub giant Wetherspoon will open two new bars in Spain after ‘successful’ Costa Blanca debut
UK PUB operator J D Wetherspoon is to open two bars at Barcelona’s El Prat airport. This follows on from February’s opening of the company’s
Even in the age of AI expats in Spain will still need the human touch of a trusted financial advisor
By Peter Dougherty THE business headlines announce: “Artificial Intelligence could eliminate the need for financial advisors.” We see enough of those headlines over time and
Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war
SPAIN’S government will introduce measures this week to counter the rise in energy prices caused by the Iran war. The Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara
Spain’s top supermarket chain, Mercadona, announces 25% profit boost to make a record €1.7 billion in 2025
SPAIN’S leading supermarket chain Mercadona has unveiled record profits of €1.7 billion for 2025- up by 24.9% on the previous year. The company’s president, Juan
Spain braces for new tourism boom as holidaymakers shun other destinations over Middle East conflict fears
EUROPE’S biggest tour operator, Tui, says that Spain could be the beneficiary of holiday-makers switching their vacations from the war-torn Middle East. Companies are reporting
Spain’s government will try to ‘minimise’ impact of fuel price rises caused by Iran war
SPAIN’S Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, says that the government will try to ‘minimise’ the impact of energy price hikes on ‘citizens and companies’ as a
Amazon announces new €18 billion investment in Spain- creating 30,000 jobs
AMAZON is to invest an extra €18 billion in Spain to expand its data centres and boost AI innovation. It means the tech giant’s total
Cristiano Ronaldo makes surprise move into Spanish football with 25% stake in Andalucia club
FOOTBALL superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has bought a 25% stake in Spanish club, UD Almeria. The team are currently third in the La Liga second division
Social security systems in Spain, the UK and the USA are becoming ticking timebombs – here’s what I would do to minimise your risk
By Peter Dougherty PEOPLE tend to live longer lives than ever before. Many of us would agree that is a good thing. Financial planners, though,
Ryanair threatens more cuts in Spain if government does not block proposed 21% airport tax hike
RYANAIR has called on Spain’s Ministry of Transport and the CNMC competition watchdog to block proposed airport tax hikes totalling 21% over the next five
Old investment rules don’t work for Spain’s country-hopping expats – that’s why you need a financial planner
By Peter Dougherty MOST investing advice assumes we live our life in one country, with one currency, one language, and one tax system. But as
Spain’s competition watchdog whacks oil giant Repsol with €20 million fine over ‘abusive practices’
REPSOL has said it will appeal against a €20.5 million fine imposed by Spain’s competition watchdog for squeezing the margins of low-cost service stations when
IN PICS: Work starts this year on what will become one of Spain’s largest shopping centres
CONSTRUCTION will begin this year in Valencia on what will become one of Spain’s biggest shopping centres. The Infinity complex will be located in the
Confirmed: Spain ends 2025 as the world’s fastest-growing advanced economy for second year running
SPAIN’S economy grew faster in the final quarter of 2025, resulting in an estimated 2.8% growth last year, according to preliminary figures from National Statistics
Spain’s jobless total in biggest annual fall for three years but rate is still the EU’s highest
SPAIN’S jobless total fell by 16,291 people in December, a 0.7% decrease compared to November. It means the total of registered unemployed in the country
Spain set to break foreign tourist visitor and spending records
SPAIN will almost certainly set a new annual record for foreign tourist arrivals in 2025 following the publication of November’s figures. That month’s total reached
MELT YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT: Practical strategies to tackle high-interest balances and save money
By Peter Dougherty TODAY’S ‘money’ topic is a practical one: how to pay down credit card debt. That we should pay down our debt seldom
REAL-LIFE MONOPOLY: You too can participate in the property market without committing your life savings
By Peter Dougherty ARE you tempted to buy a home before Spain’s rising property prices make them too expensive to afford? In the game of
Spain’s small businesses get extra time as automatic tracking system sending invoices straight to the Hacienda is delayed
SPAIN’S small businesses have been given extra time to adopt new anti-fraud online app that files reports with the Tax Agency. The delay lasts until
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is hit with €479m compensation bill for unfair competition in Spain
TECH company Meta has been ordered to pay €479 million to Spanish digital media outlets for unfair competition practices and infringement of EU data protection
IN PICS: King Felipe VI meets China’s Xi Jinping during official state visit – but will charm offensive help Spain bolster economic ties?
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed King Felipe who is on a state visit to China- his first since ascending to the Spanish throne in