Charging the likes of NASA, ESA and SpaceX an annual fee for putting a satellite into orbit could help clamp down on the growing space debris problem, a study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder say an international agreement would be needed in order to charge operators ‘orbital use fees’ for every satellite. … Read more
Thousands of people receiving refunds for cancelled flights and holidays should check their credit card statements, as they may find they get less back than expected. Britons who book trips with holiday rental listing sites often find themselves being charged non-sterling transaction fees, with their cards billed in foreign currency. But many may be surprised … Read more
Peers demand their daily £323 ‘attendance’ fee to log into virtual Lords claiming not paying would be age discrimination Peers are demanding £323 daily stipend while attending virtual proceedings Members of the House of Lords can expect tax-free income of £48,000 per year Rules state they should only be paid for physical, not virtual, sittings … Read more
The Isa season officially ended with the tax year but the UK’s biggest DIY investment platforms have upped the ante in their bid to win investors’ funds by unveiling new propositions. Interactive Investor has announced the introduction of three subscription plans involving a monthly fee to replace its existing quarterly charging structure from 1 June. … Read more
Cash-strapped parents are being forced to pay nursery fees or risk losing their child’s place, campaigners have told Money Mail. The coronavirus lockdown has caused all schools and nurseries to shut, with only the children of key workers catered for. But some parents, who are now looking after their children while also working from home, … Read more
BBC says £154.50 TV licence fee could be incorporated into broadband, council tax or energy bills Suggestion follows proposals to decriminalise not paying £154.50 licence fee Consultation period of decriminalising non-payment of licence fee ends today It is a criminal offence to watch live television or recorded TV without a licence By Kate Mcgreavy For … Read more
BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills as it says decriminalising non-payment will cost it £1billion in five years Broadcaster told ministers viewers would suffer if the income stream was taken If licence was decriminalised, two alternative civil systems have been suggested One is a civil penalty model, the other a civil … Read more
BBC suggests adding TV licence fee to people’s BROADBAND bills as it says decriminalising non-payment will cost it £1billion in five years Broadcaster told ministers viewers would suffer if the income stream was taken If licence was decriminalised, two alternative civil systems have been suggested One is a civil penalty model, the other a civil … Read more
Halifax has told holders of its Reward current account they will have to opt into potentially paying a £3 monthly fee for it, under changes coming in at the start of June. Customers will have to pay in £1,500 a month or be billed £3, while the bank is also revamping the account’s cashback offer. … Read more