The family of a ‘big friendly giant’ nurse who died from Covid-19 have claimed he had not been given protective equipment and was trying to buy his own on eBay. Father-of-two Andrew Ekene Nwankwo, 46, died on May 16 after spending five weeks on a ventilator at Boomfield Hospital in Essex where he worked as … Read more
The housing market has only just reopened after the coronavirus lockdown and it appears buyers are changing their views about where they want to live. Countryside locations with large gardens and additional indoor space are top of the list of preferences after being told to spend so many weeks at home. A recent survey by … Read more
The housing market has only just reopened after the coronavirus lockdown and it appears buyers are changing their views about where they want to live. Countryside locations with large gardens and additional indoor space are top of the list of preferences after being told to spend so many weeks at home. A recent survey by … Read more
Shoppers can’t get enough of this bizarre $5 IKEA gadget that keeps chopped fruit and vegetables fresh for WEEKS An Australian woman has found an ingenious product for keeping food fresh Available for $5 from IKEA the ÖVERMÄTT set of three covers are selling fast They simply wrap around the end of cut fruit and vegetables … Read more
It was a different world when Valerie and Paul Sanders* agreed to buy a £700,000, four-bedroom home in Orpington, Kent. They were cash buyers and the vendor was moving into rented accommodation; there was no chain, no hold-ups. But with the exchange scheduled for March 23, the day the UK entered lockdown, the sale became … Read more
The sporting industry has taken a huge hit thanks to the coronavirus, with the suspension of the Olympics, the NBA season and Euro 2020. Meanwhile, the enforced closure of large gatherings and gyms has put the kibosh on thousands of people’s exercise routines. But star fund manager Terry Smith has not been put off and … Read more
With the majority of Britons staying at home because of the coronavirus lockdown, along with impending financial woe and job panic, purchasing a property might be the last thing on many people’s minds. However, for some, they will be preparing to take part in an online property auction, bidding for houses they cannot see in … Read more
With car showrooms among the businesses forced to close their doors since the end of March, insiders claim there is pent-up demand for new vehicles. While many brands have shifted their operations online to allow customers to order new motors on their websites, many drivers won’t want to make the financial commitment until they’ve had … Read more
I cashed in my entire private pension which was £91,000. I received around £62,000 and I applied for tax back four months ago. I still work but have been off the last five months with anxiety and depression, so obviously haven’t earned the same as usual. I’ve earned just over £8,000 this year. I bought … Read more
Collectors buying up watches, coins and even vintage Hornby model trains to cash in on crisis By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 23:36 BST, 5 May 2020 Collectors have flocked online to buy vintage watches, gold coins and memorabilia since lockdown began. Experts say the trend … Read more