Halifax and Barclays scrap new mortgages below 40% deposit

Two of Britain’s biggest banks have pulled new mortgages for all but those with the biggest deposits or sizeable equity in their homes. Barclays and Halifax have both stopped selling all mortgages above 60 per cent loan-to-value this week, as the housing market grinds to a halt amid the coronavirus outbreak.  The move triggered by … Read more

Firms told to scrap fat-cat bonuses during the coronavirus crisis

Firms told to scrap fat-cat bonuses as they axe dividends and lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 25 March 2020 Shareholder advisory service Pirc is urging firms to scrap executive payouts  Thousands of businesses have been urged … Read more

Topshop and Next scrap minimum spends and offer FREE home deliveries

As the elderly and vulnerable are isolated and forced to wait up to three weeks for food, high street giants are assuring customers their online businesses remain open, with all home deliveries and returns now free.  Topshop, Currys PC World and Next have promised free delivery to home and ParcelShop locations – many of which … Read more