Covid lockdown England: Matt Hancock won’t guarantee 2 December end

Christmas still in peril as Matt Hancock warns it is ‘too early’ to know if coronavirus case numbers will fall enough to lift the national lockdown on December 2 Matt Hancock said it is ‘too early’ to know if England-wide lockdown is working Health Secretary said ‘we absolutely hope’ to end national lockdown on Dec … Read more

Covid vaccine will be ‘as safe as it can be’ but scientist will admit there is no 100% guarantee

Covid-19 vaccines could be rolled out in the UK within the first half of next year, with the NHS to prepare itself to deliver doses by Christmas ‘if they become available’. After successful trials, vaccines could be rolled out at GP surgeries, pharmacies and mass testing centres. But health chiefs say a mass vaccination programme … Read more

Do I have to register my appliance to validate my guarantee?

Whenever I buy a gadget, appliance, or other electrical item there is a leaflet inside that says something like ‘register to validate your guarantee’ or warranty. I was under the impression that you are automatically entitled to the manufacturer’s guarantee from the date of purchase without having to do anything?  In which case, all I … Read more

‘Triple-lock’ guarantee on state pension increases could be curbed

The future of the ‘triple lock’ that guarantees annual state pension increases of at least 2.5 per cent is rumoured to have caused a rift at the top of the Government. The pledge is highly valued by elderly voters and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly keen to keep his election promise to maintain it … Read more

You WILL get a refund if your holiday firm goes bust after Government promises money-back guarantee

You WILL get a refund if your holiday firm goes bust: Thousands of families who accept credit notes for cancelled breaks will get a Government money-back guarantee Guarantee scheme announcements gives people confidence to book holidays  New law protects people if the UK Foreign Office later advises against travel Grant Schapps, Transport Secretary said the … Read more

Government to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements

Supplier fears eased as Government steps in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 The Government has stepped in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements as thousands of businesses struggle to pay their bills. Suppliers to … Read more