Face masks could soon be an everyday sight in Britain as health officials admit that they are reconsidering their advice for people not to wear them. In countries such as China, Japan and South Korea, wearing face masks when you’re ill is common – East Asia has learned from deadly virus outbreaks in the past. … Read more
Is a cash Isa battle heating up? Paragon Bank launches top short-term fixed tax-free deal with 1.6% rate Paragon boosts its one-year fixed rate cash Isa to 1.6% This puts it above Charter Savings Bank and Oaknorth, both on 1.57% The bank’s other fixed rate cash Isa deals remain unchanged By Will Kirkman For Thisismoney.co.uk … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly bought Mel Gibson’s £12million ($15million) mansion in Malibu. The royal couple moved to California from Vancouver at the end of last month and were said to be interested in the five-bedroom home. In a now deleted Instagram post, local LA estate agent Andrea Pilot last week posted ‘Big … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly bought Mel Gibson’s £12million ($15million) mansion in Malibu. The royal couple moved to California from Vancouver at the end of last month and were said to be interested in the five-bedroom home. In a now deleted Instagram post, estate agent Andrea Pilot last week posted ‘Big news Prince … Read more
Britain’s stock market-listed businesses urged to allow ordinary investors to buy shares in wave of coronavirus cash calls A raft of London-listed firms have launched emergency rights issues But so far, only institutional investors like hedge funds have been taking part Individual investors are being shunned despite their pre-emption rights But app PrimaryBid allows retail … Read more
There seems to be a new car of the year award announcement every week. We’ve already told you the winner of the European Car of the Year 2020, What Car?’s Car of the Year, and even the Tow Car of the Year. But this time round it’s the victor in the 2020 World Car of … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 may let users sample apps before they buy them by scanning QR codes The feature was discovered in early builds of Apple’s iOS 14 It would allow users to scan QR codes or tap links to get app previews Once scanned or tapped, the link would display a card-style dynamic preview It … Read more
It’s ‘essential’ Goods Friday: Lockdown shoppers queue for up to THREE HOURS to buy booze and food before supermarkets shut on Easter Sunday Queues at Asda Clapham Junction were seen snaking down and across the car park this afternoon in London It comes ahead of the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend as shoppers stock up … Read more
It’s ‘essential’ Goods Friday: Lockdown shoppers queue for up to THREE HOURS to buy booze and food before supermarkets shut on Easter Sunday Queues at Asda Clapham Junction were seen snaking down and across the car park this afternoon in London It comes ahead of the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend as shoppers stock up … Read more
Tea and crumpets. Cricket. Constantly talking about the weather. Premium Bonds. All of these are unequivocally British and the last has captured the imagination like no other financial product since launching in the 1950s. When I interviewed Agent Million some seven years ago – the person whose job it is to deliver £1million jackpot news … Read more