Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs

Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs and peers who warn industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ and jobs bloodbath in the autumn 77 MPs and peers warned industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ at end of September   They said case for extending … Read more

E-scooter trial scheme launches in London in June

A trial of rental electric scooters will be launched in London on June 7, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed, despite safety concerns.  TfL and London Councils, which represents the city’s local authorities, have selected operators Dott, Lime and Tier to carry out the 12-month pilot scheme. This is despite Lime e-scooters being temporarily taken … Read more

At war with your neighbour over a fence? This new mediation scheme could save you thousands 

Homeowners locked in disputes with neighbours over misplaced fences are being offered a new solution which could save them hundreds of thousands of pounds in costly court battles, This is Money can reveal. Property lawyers told of cases where neighbours had spent more than a quarter of a million pounds trying to address boundary issues, … Read more

More than 600 medics demand end to the ‘pills in the post’ abortion scheme

More than 600 medics demand end to the ‘pills in the post’ abortion scheme brought in during lockdown amid fears they are being used on foetuses after the ten-week limit Hundreds of medics call for a reversal of the relaxation in abortion rules They argue rules also made it easier for men to coerce women into … Read more

More than 600 medics demand end to the ‘pills in the post’ abortion scheme

More than 600 medics demand end to the ‘pills in the post’ abortion scheme brought in during lockdown amid fears they are being used on foetuses after the ten-week limit Hundreds of medics call for a reversal of the relaxation in abortion rules They argue rules also made it easier for men to coerce women into … Read more

Barclays shuts down reward scheme for customers who aren’t online

Barclays shuts down reward scheme for customers who do not use the internet By Helena Kelly For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2021 Only customers who are signed up to online banking or the mobile app can benefit from Barclays’ Blue Rewards Barclays is shutting … Read more

Would you benefit from a salary advance scheme or could it get you into more debt?

With many people facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, some could be tempted to turn to a growing breed of providers who offer the chance to access pay early. Salary advance schemes let users take a portion of their wages before their payday to help them if they are caught short … Read more

Help to Build: How does new government Grand Designs scheme work?

New-build homes are a divisive subject in Britain.  While some buyers love the idea of a blank canvas and the simplicity of buying a property with no chain, others think they have a ‘cookie cutter’ design and are not built to last. For those who think they could do a better job themselves, building your … Read more