Standard Life to press ahead with £300m dividend

Standard Life to press ahead with £300m dividend… while all a host of other firms are cutting their payouts By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 22:06 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 3 April 2020 Standard Life Aberdeen will today bring relief to dividend starved savers by revealing it is to … Read more

Holiday problems unpacked: Refunds, vouchers and booking ahead 

For anyone with imminent travel plans, the implications are bleak, writes Tom Chesshyre We’ve had a record number of enquiries from readers this week — hardly surprising given how coronavirus has turned the travel world upside down. With the Government advising against all non-essential overseas trips until April 16 (a period that could be extended) … Read more

Married At First Sight EXCLUSIVE: Stars arrive in Sydney ahead of filming anticipated reunion

Married At First Sight EXCLUSIVE: The cast arrive in Sydney for the reunion – and you’ll never guess which stars aren’t wearing their wedding rings By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:54 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 02:28 GMT, 26 March 2020 Married At First Sight’s seventh season comes to an end … Read more

Fury as Prince Charles and Camilla get coronavirus tests ahead of NHS staff despite no symptoms

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Ryan Sidebottom marries Madeleine Costigan as wedding goes ahead despite coronavirus pandemic 

The country is on lockdown amid the Covid-19 crisis.  But, Cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, 42, was able to marry his girlfriend of almost two years Madeleine Costigan, 40, at a lavish ceremony at Charlton Hall in Northumberland, just days before mass gatherings in the UK were officially advised against.  The Dancing On Ice star has said … Read more

‘The worst is yet to come’: Spanish PM tells nation to prepare for ‘hard days ahead’

‘The worst is yet to come’: Spanish PM tells nation to prepare for ‘hard days ahead’ as Madrid exhibition centre is transformed into giant hospital – while coronavirus death toll hits 1,381 with 25,496 cases Spain’s Prime Minister says the country will be pushed to its limits by Covid crisis Pedro Sanchez says Spain will … Read more

Susanna Reid pays tribute to ‘amazing mums’ ahead of Mother’s Day for new mental wellness campaign

Susanna Reid shared a special message to commemorate Mother’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 49, is currently staying in self-isolation after one of her children showed COVID-19 symptoms, but recorded a video from home just in time for Sunday’s celebration. In a gushing tribute to mothers, Susanna said: ‘Happy Mother’s Day … Read more

Full beam ahead for the weekend! Six of the best lighthouse holiday rentals

Just over 20 years ago on the Kentish coast, Dermot Cronin was retired as Britain’s last lighthouse keeper when automation took over. Many others were decommissioned and now operate as highly unusual self-catering or bed and breakfast establishments.  Here are six of the best… North Foreland lighthouse was home to Dermot Cronin, Britain’s last lighthouse … Read more

MAFS brides Vanessa, Hayley and Amanda Micallef jet into Sydney ahead of surprise reunion

Here come the girls! MAFS brides Vanessa Romito, Hayley Vernon and Amanda Micallef jet into Sydney ahead of surprise reunion By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:31 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 21:31 GMT, 18 March 2020 Married At First Sight brides Vanessa Romito, Hayley Vernon and Amanda Micallef were spotted jetting into … Read more

Meet TV’s funniest family…YOU catches up with This Country Stars ahead of series three launch

Styling: Sasha Barrie at A&R Creative, assisted by Meg Edmond. Make-up: Samantha Cooper at Carol Hayes using Image Skincare & Glossier. Hair: Julie Read at Carol Hayes using Philip Kingsley. Art direction and production: Ester Malloy Their hilarious TV series about small-town Cotswolds life has been hailed the hottest comedy since Fleabag. This Country’s Daisy … Read more