Older workers face delayed retirement: Pensions chief issues stark warning after stock market rout By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 00:19 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 01:06 GMT, 18 March 2020 Hardworking Britons who had too much of their pension invested in shares may have to postpone their retirement, the boss of … Read more
The country is now entering uncharted territory. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants could shut for months, and our once bustling High Streets and offices are soon likely to be left deserted. Flights, trains, sporting events, concerts, and even family gatherings, are all being called off as society stays at home to stop the spread of coronavirus. … Read more
Banks withdraw savings accounts after base rate is slashed to a joint record low of 0.25% By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 09:18 GMT, 14 March 2020 Banks and building societies have rushed to pull more than 25 savings accounts, dealing another blow to long-suffering savers. … Read more
Serious Fraud Office admits it threw £12m at failed prosecution of senior Barclays bankers By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 09:36 GMT, 14 March 2020 The Serious Fraud Office has admitted it spent £12.2million on its failed prosecution of senior Barclays bankers – up to £3million … Read more
Most insurance wouldn’t pay pubs, restaurants or theatres even if the Government ordered them to close their doors, insurers say The Prime Minister has urged the public to stay away from pubs and theatres Trade body, the ABI, says that most firms policies do not include this insurance Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should … Read more
Gin in a tin and reusable bottles added to the inflation shopping basket thanks partly to David Attenborough and Fleabag Some 16 items were added to inflation ‘shopping basket’ this year These included gluten-free cereals, canned spirits, veg crisps and crumpets 14 were axed, including fruit pies, frozen lamb and overdraft charges ONS said the … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ignored calls to increase financial support for parents in the Budget last week. Last year, the Conservatives pledged to create a fund to create more affordable childcare. The cost of childcare has outstripped inflation in the last year and many parents face the prospect of giving up work, thanks to the struggles … Read more
CASH IN THE ATTIC: Why your tax discs could still be worth thousands By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 10:05 GMT, 15 March 2020 Every week we give the low-down on the value of forgotten treasures that may be gathering dust at home. The tax disc was … Read more
Amazon held talks on bid to takeover the National Lottery By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:47 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 10:07 GMT, 15 March 2020 Amazon held talks about bidding to run the National Lottery, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The discussions fizzled out, but the US tech … Read more
Wrestling guru Marc Boyan eyeballs M&C Saatchi By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 10:08 GMT, 15 March 2020 One of the creators of World Wrestling Federation events is weighing up an audacious takeover of M&C Saatchi, the advertising agency caught in an accounting scandal. City sources said … Read more