An extra bank holiday in October could help revive Britain’s tourism industry from the huge loss suffered during the coronavirus crisis, a top tourism boss suggested today. Patricia Yates, who heads Visit Britain, told MPs the industry had lost £37billion in trade since lockdown began and an additional day off would ‘stimulate demand when it … Read more
An extra bank holiday in October could help revive Britain’s tourism industry from the huge loss suffered during the coronavirus crisis, a top tourism boss suggested today. Patricia Yates, who heads Visit Britain, said the industry had lost £37billion in trade since lockdown began and an additional day off would ‘stimulate demand when it is … Read more
Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz were today sworn in for Israel’s new unity government, ending the longest political crisis in the nation’s history. Lawmakers in the 120-person parliament, the Knesset, formally approved the three-year coalition government with 73 voting for and 49 against. One member was absent for the vote. Today’s swearing … Read more
We’re still here helping you look after your money.’ So goes the latest advert for NatWest, set against a backdrop of a deserted high street and featuring some of its younger employees cheerily imploring customers to use its mobile phone app. All in all, a rather reassuring message for its millions of business and personal … Read more
Australians can save big money on cosmetics by exfoliating their lips with sugar, setting their eyebrows with lip balm and shaving their legs with body lotion instead of splashing out on expensive products, natural beauty experts have revealed. Grooming experts at Palmer’s, an American skincare line known for its cocoa butter and coconut moisturisers, shared … Read more
Britain will have to keep printing money to weather the coronavirus crisis, says former Bank rate-setter Keep printing money despite inflation fears, says David Blanchflower Last month, the Treasury issued £45bn of Government bonds – or gilts Analysts estimate the UK could end up issuing a total of £285bn of gilts this year Here’s how to … Read more
Princess Eugenie volunteers alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank to package food bank parcels for vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus pandemic Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank ‘jumped at chance’ to volunteer The pair were pictured packaging food bank parcels at Salvation Army charity They volunteered to help those struggling financially amid the coronavirus crisis … Read more
We have been waiting six weeks for Barclays to transfer more than £15,000 from my deceased mother-in-law’s account. I accept that due to the coronavirus pandemic this is a difficult and busy time, but this money is urgently needed to pay direct debits and bills for the property still owned by her estate. I have … Read more
Refund call for bank account perks like travel insurance or breakdown cover that cannot be used during crisis By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 12 May 2020 | Updated: 00:14 BST, 13 May 2020 Banks should offer refunds on package account charges if customers cannot make use of the perks, campaigners … Read more
Savers were potentially handed more bad news today with the Bank of England suggesting base rate could remain close to historically low levels over the next few years. While policymakers kept the base rate, which helps determine borrowing and savings rates, at 0.1 per cent today, it forecast it could increase to just 0.2 per … Read more