Host of bosses at crisis-hit firms quietly hike pay

Bosses took pay cut to get firms through Covid crisis, but they’re already on full salaries again…even at firms facing enormous losses like easyJet By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 A host of bosses at crisis-hit airlines, hotels and retailers have … Read more

Pupils at Eton College sent home to isolate after ‘a significant number’ of students test positive

Pupils at £42k a year Eton College are sent home to isolate after ‘a significant number’ of students test positive – prompting concerns from anxious parents that the move will ‘spread coronavirus across the country’ ‘Significant number’ of students at college, near Windsor, test positive for Covid School bosses have decided to send entire Year … Read more

George Michael’s ‘devastated’ family vow his ex-lover Kenny Goss will get nothing

George Michael’s ‘devastated’ family have vowed that his ex-lover Kenny Goss will get nothing after he sued the late singer’s estate demanding £15,000 a month.  The Texan, 62, launched a legal bid after claiming he was reliant on George’s money when the singer was alive after reportedly being paid a generous monthly allowance before their … Read more

CBI boss Lord Bilimoria urges against tax hikes

The new president of Britain’s most powerful business lobby group has slammed Rishi Sunak’s plans to pay down the nation’s Covid debts – and called instead for tax cuts for companies.  In a significant intervention, Lord Bilimoria today sets the Confederation of British Industry on a collision course with the Government over the Chancellor’s plans … Read more

Pregnant April Love Geary enjoys beach day with fiance Robin Thicke and their two young daughters 

She is expected to give birth to her third child in December.  And April Love Geary had her baby bump on full display as she enjoyed another fun-filled beach day with fiance Robin Thicke, 43, and their two young daughters. ‘Beach days have been our favorite days lately – also robin still smiling,’ captioned the 25-year-old … Read more

Will Santa Sunak let family groups of 12 join together over Christmas?

Will Santa Sunak let family groups of 12 join together over Christmas? ‘Rule of Six’ restriction may be lifted temporarily by Chancellor over festive period Limit on numbers could double to 12 during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Business Secretary Alok Sharma understood to be the leading Cabinet advocate It will only apply if Covid … Read more

DAN HODGES: Flip-flopping Sir Keir Starmer must find his spine – and fight the lockdown lunacy 

When is Sir Keir Starmer going to grow a pair? ‘The shine is starting to come off,’ a Shadow Minister complains.  ‘It’s all very well showing you’re competent. But there are times when you need to roll up your sleeves and attack.’ Labour’s leader is not attacking, but pirouetting. On the Rule of Six. On … Read more

US hedge fund Davidson Kempner could save Day at Peacocks

Fashion entrepreneur Philip Day locked in talks with US hedge fund giant Davidson Kempner to avert crisis at his business empire By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 Fashion entrepreneur Philip Day is locked in talks with US hedge fund giant Davidson … Read more

Shirley Ballas heard the voice of her late brother call out to her on Kilimanjaro

Shirley Ballas reveals she heard the voice of her late brother – who took his own life 17 years ago – call out to her when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro If you have been affected by the issues raised, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123 By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Banks gear up for era of negative interest rates

Banks gear up for era of negative rates: Bosses tell Bank of England they would be ready ‘in weeks’ – and plan to levy fees on their biggest clients By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 Bank chiefs have told the Bank … Read more