RUTH SUNDERLAND: Will end of virus hail baby bounce-back?

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Might there be a baby bounce-back when the coronavirus is vanquished? Let’s hope so for all our sakes Deaths from Covid have taken a grim toll, with 2.8million fatalities worldwide  But the more profound demographic – and economic – effect is likely to come from births, or rather the lack of them  We … Read more

Is a bounceback on the cards for these UK funds and investment trusts?

All eyes are on the UK market now that the uncertainty of Brexit has been quashed and the coronavirus vaccination programme is well under way. The country has been one of the most unloved across the globe for investors, with consistent mass outflows of cash since the EU referendum in 2016.  Meanwhile, the dramatic numbers … Read more

Is a bounceback on the cards for these UK funds and investment trusts?

All eyes are on the UK market now that the uncertainty of Brexit has been quashed and the coronavirus vaccination programme is well under way. The country has been one of the most unloved across the globe for investors, with consistent mass outflows of cash since the EU referendum in 2016.  Meanwhile, the dramatic numbers … Read more

Fortune in bounce-back handouts intended to help small firms during lockdown swiped by fraudsters

The £26bn coronavirus loans fiasco: Taxpayers face huge losses because of fraud and defaults on Bounce-Back handouts intended to help small firms during lockdown Staggering potential bill revealed after investigation by National Audit Office The scheme was rushed out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in May Mr Sunak promised they would provide a ‘quick and easy’ lifeline … Read more

Fortune in bounce-back handouts intended to help small firms during lockdown swiped by fraudsters

The £26bn coronavirus loans fiasco: Fraudsters have snapped up a fortune from bounce-back handouts intended to help small firms during lockdown Staggering potential bill revealed after investigation by National Audit Office The scheme was rushed out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in May Mr Sunak promised they would provide a ‘quick and easy’ lifeline for firms  By … Read more

Arrests made over ‘scam to claim more than half a million pounds in coronavirus ‘bounce-back loans’

Two men are arrested over ‘scam to fraudulently claim more than half a million pounds in coronavirus ‘bounce-back loans’ meant for small businesses’ Alleged fraud uncovered following a drug search on a vehicle in Holland Park Scotland Yard has orders to freeze 10 bank accounts containing £553,305  Scammers ‘met and paid people £300 to open … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Small businesses to get ‘bounce-back’ loans

Small businesses will get access to new loans worth up to £50,000 backed by a 100 per cent government guarantee, it was announced today.   Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the provision in the latest escalation of the massive bailouts for firms hit by the coronavirus lockdown. After complaints of delays and problems in getting cash from … Read more

Hopes Britain’s economy will have a ‘V-shaped’ instant bounce-back from coronavirus are dashed

Treasury warns that Britain’s economic recovery will be a prolonged U-shaped curve that will hit the country harder Internal report warned the economy could take years to recover from outbreak The analysis, circulated to ministers last week, indicated permanent damage It comes as Rishi Sunak is set to announce further £1.25billion business package Money will … Read more

Hopes Britain’s economy will have a ‘V-shaped’ instant bounce-back from coronavirus are dashed

Treasury warns that Britain’s economic recovery will be a prolonged U-shaped curve that will hit the country harder Internal report warned the economy could take years to recover from outbreak The analysis, circulated to ministers last week, indicated permanent damage It comes as Rishi Sunak is set to announce further £1.25billion business package Money will … Read more