One of the major attractions of owning Premium Bonds – apart from the chance of winning a monthly prize of between £25 and £1million – is that you can get back your money within eight working days. Or so I thought before recently attempting to withdraw my maximum holding of £50,000. Having to wait a … Read more
I rarely come across fund managers who are truly enthusiastic about the work they do – and are comfortable describing how they go about making money for investors. It’s as if they want to keep their dark investment arts to themselves. Yes, Fundsmith’s legendary investment manager Terry Smith is always a joy to interview – … Read more
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Rishi’s next dish is likely to be a little less tasty… tax hikes are heading our way By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 5 September 2020 It now seems inevitable that Rishi Sunak’s forthcoming Budget will be more painful on our … Read more
Over-75s may STILL be able to claim a free TV licence – or spread the cost if they’re struggling financially The free TV licence for people aged 75 or over has been scrapped But claiming a Pension Credit would make you eligible for a free TV licence Or you can spread the cost in six … Read more
The widespread closure of bank branches is sabotaging high streets up and down the country. And some banks, rather than rallying to support communities hit by lockdown and the pandemic, are now shamefully using this as an excuse to shut even more, The Mail on Sunday has discovered. Four years ago Ware, in Hertfordshire, was … Read more
We need to fight back against bank branch closures, says former bank executive DEREK FRENCH By Derek French For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:02 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 5 September 2020 Derek French is a former bank executive and founder of the campaign for community banking services The devastating loss … Read more
John Lewis may put Waitrose foodhall in its iconic Peter Jones store The move could potentially Peter Jones’ entire ground floor into a supermarket The strategic review of Peter Jones is part of an overhaul of John Lewis stores By Neil Craven for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: … Read more
Fashion tycoon Harold Tillman steps up legal battle over Jaeger collapse Tillman has ‘strengthened’ his claim against Lloyds and Better Capital He said he has hired new lawyers who have amended his case with new evidence By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 5 … Read more
Pret A Manger has rapidly become the corporate emblem of ghost town Britain. With the majority of workers still not back in offices, the sandwich and coffee giant is routinely used as an example of the type of business at risk of disappearing altogether. That was no more apparent than in late August when Pret … Read more
STOCK WATCH: Owzat! Rose Bowl’s Ageas becomes a takeover target By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 Ageas isn’t a particularly familiar name to many British investors – except, perhaps, those who like cricket. The listed Belgian insurance giant sponsors the … Read more