New York sees 367 deaths in a day – the lowest single-day toll since March 31

Gov Andrew Cuomo shared an outline on Sunday that details how businesses could possibly reopen in New York as the state sees 367 deaths in a day, the lowest single-day toll since March 31.  ‘The descent continues,’ Cuomo said during his press conference. ‘We are now back to where we were on March 31.’ Cuomo … Read more

New York sees 367 deaths in a day – the lowest single-day toll since March 31

New York sees 367 deaths in a day – the lowest single-day toll since March 31 – as Gov Cuomo reveals plans to reopen the state, with construction the first to start up again in two weeks Cuomo announced a two-part phase that details how New York state can reopen  The governor said phase one … Read more

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March amid lockdown

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March as lockdown restrictions came into force and the nation started working from home 30% surge in people switching internet provider from March 1 to March 31  Many people are opting for new plans that give them quicker speeds   Comes during coronavirus lockdown with millions of adults … Read more

Stephanie March steps up to help the restaurant industry and front line heroes during COVID-19

Law & Order: SVU star Stephanie March is stepping up to help out two groups who have been majorly impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The 45-year-old actress has joined forces with her friend, photographer Melanie Dunea, on a new initiative that benefits both the ailing restaurant industry as well as those on the front lines … Read more

Record 180 savings accounts disappeared in March and Nationwide will cut 261 more rates

A record number of savings accounts have disappeared over the last month as coronavirus shocked the savings market, new figures show. There were 180 savings accounts and tax-free Isas of all term lengths pulled from sale following a pair of Bank of England base rate cuts in March, according to research from financial information website … Read more

Investment trust Montanaro UK Smaller Companies had a difficult March – but it has bounced back

Investment trust Montanaro UK Smaller Companies had a difficult March when its share price fell through the floor – but it has bounced back strongly By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 18 April 2020 Investment trust Montanaro UK Smaller Companies had a difficult March … Read more

Savings platforms saw surge in interest as coronavirus caused market havoc in March

An increasing number of savers with large pots are turning to platforms as they look to safely spread their money across multiple accounts to benefit from savings protection amid market turmoil caused by coronavirus. Savings platforms Flagstone, Hargreaves Lansdown Active Savings, Octopus Cash and Raisin allow savers to open accounts of different lengths with multiple … Read more

Games Workshop shares march higher as sales surpass £250m

Games Workshop shares march higher after the Warhammer creator hands out £5m in staff bonuses (again) and sales surpass £250m Games Workshop shares jumped 5% on Friday after the firm updated the market It said it has handed out more than £5million in staff bonuses this year The firm said it expects its full-year sales … Read more

London ambulances took an HOUR on average to reach heart attack patients in March

Ambulances in London took more than an hour to reach heart attack, stroke and sepsis patients in March, on average, amid the capital’s coronavirus crisis. The Category 2 patients, who are life-threateningly ill and lower priority only than someone whose heart or breathing has stopped, waited an average of one hour, one minute and 22 … Read more