Sun-seekers ignore warnings they’ll be fined for breaking lockdown rules as they head to beaches

Britons crammed on to beaches this morning to soak up the warm weather as the country prepares to take further steps out of lockdown.   Ahead of the next wave of restriction loosening on Monday, thousands of sun-seekers appeared to jump the gun and arranged gatherings amid sweltering highs of 82F.  Boris Johnson announced on Thursday … Read more

A fifth of motorists claim they’ll drive LESS after lockdown

Despite reports of an increased number of vehicles on the road at the beginning of the sixth week of lockdown, a fifth of motorists said they’ll be using their cars less once the coronavirus pandemic eases. Some 22 per cent of drivers said they will spend less their in their motors when the lockdown is … Read more

A fifth of motorists claim they’ll drive LESS after lockdown

Despite reports of an increased number of vehicles on the road at the beginning of the sixth week of lockdown, a fifth of motorists said they’ll be using their cars less once the coronavirus pandemic eases. Some 22 per cent of drivers said they will spend less their in their motors when the lockdown is … Read more

They’ll slash your savings rates… but how many building society fat cats will cut THEIR pay?

For nearly 250 years, building societies have played an important part in maintaining the financial fabric of communities up and down the country. Providing loans for home buyers and a safe place for savers to squirrel away their hard-earned cash. Although their numbers have shrunk dramatically over the years, the stoic 43 that remain continue … Read more

Now 60% of firms are uncertain they’ll survive the pandemic

Now 60% of firms are uncertain they’ll survive the pandemic: Ministers put pressure on banks to offer emergency loans By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 9 April 2020 Ministers were last night urged to put more pressure on banks to offer emergency loans, as … Read more