Rishi Sunak has that rare quality among politicians of sounding as though he means what he says. Using the jargon, he comes across as authentic and his enthusiasm makes him immensely likable. Even his nickname, Dishi Rishi, is complimentary rather than derogatory. Again, rare for a politician. Tough call: Chancellor Rishi Sunak admits there is hardship ahead … Read more
Will the stamp duty holiday and Rishi’s rescue plan be enough… and how will we pay for all this? The Covid mini-Budget on the This Money podcast By This Is Money Published: 10:04 BST, 11 July 2020 | Updated: 10:04 BST, 11 July 2020 The showstopper was a big stamp duty cut, the important element … Read more
Slowly but surely, small businesses are obtaining much-needed finance from the Government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme. Yet, as Sarah Bridge reports, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. Some have accessed funds quickly while others have been left waiting anxiously. A few have thought on their feet and come up trumps as a result… We’ll … Read more
Personal Finance’s Sarah Bridge and Toby Walne assess the big changes to stem from last Wednesday’s Budget – and the accompanying cut in Bank Base Rate to 0.25 per cent. HAMMER BLOW FOR SAVERS – SO SHOP AROUND FOR BEST OFFERS Hard-pressed savers had have little to cheer about recently – and last week’s rate … Read more