‘Rocket fuel’ to fire up Britain: After his election victory, Boris Johnson promises to bring in laws to boost education chances and help ‘level up’ the nation Plans to give every adult access to loans to fund college courses and training The PM wants ‘lifetime skills guarantee’ to help people upgrade qualifications Is one of … Read more
‘Rocket fuel’ to fire up Britain: After his election victory, Boris Johnson promises to bring in laws to boost education chances and help ‘level up’ the nation Plans to give every adult access to loans to fund college courses and training The PM wants ‘lifetime skills guarantee’ to help people upgrade qualifications Is one of … Read more
First-time buyers are more likely to be rejected for a mortgage than they were before the pandemic, a new study has found. Only one in five first-time buyers were able to get a mortgage on their first attempt, according to Aldermore Bank’s annual survey of people who are trying to get on the housing ladder. … Read more
First-time buyers are more likely to be rejected for a mortgage than they were before the pandemic, a new study has found. Only one in five prospective first-time buyers were able to get a mortgage on their first attempt, according to Aldermore Bank’s annual survey of people who have got on the housing ladder. This … Read more
Living in a busy city doesn’t increase the chance of getting Covid-19, but overcrowding does, a new study reveals. Researchers analysed cases in Tehran, Iran, one of the early epicentres of the pandemic, using data from AC-19, Iran’s national Covid ‘detection’ app. AC-19, which was withdrawn from Google’s app store last year over alleged concerns of government spying, … Read more
Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more
Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more
What do winning an auction on eBay, buying a dress on credit and putting £5 on your football team’s next fixture have in common? You might not realise it, but these could all potentially affect your mortgage application according to brokers. If you’re about to apply for a home loan, you want to make sure … Read more
Getting your finances in order to buy a home can be tough enough at the best of times. But in the midst of a pandemic, there can be an added layer of difficulty. For example, what’s the best way of securing a good mortgage rate from a nervous lender if your income has taken a … Read more
Almost half of all cancer patients fear delays caused by Covid-19 pandemic will hinder their chances of survival More than 100,000 people in the UK are currently undergoing cancer treatment A survey says 40 per cent fear Covid has harmed their chances of survival Macmillan Cancer Support says delays are having a ‘catastrophic impact’ By … Read more