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Hotels and B&Bs will be allowed to reopen in two weeks as Boris Johnson plans a staycation boost

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The British holiday season is set to start within a fortnight as Ministers plan to allow hotels and holiday parks to reopen on July 4. Although Downing Street says that no final decision has yet been taken on restarting the £130 billion-a-year domestic tourism industry, The Mail on Sunday understands that Whitehall officials have been … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Bank of England’s £100bn boost doesn’t excite investors

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MARKET REPORT: Bank of England’s £100bn cash injection fails to excite investors, with the FTSE 100 shedding 0.5% By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 18 June 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 18 June 2020 London shares sagged after the Bank of England disappointed investors with its latest stimulus plan. The Old … Read more

‘Hidden mutations’ in the DNA of tomato plants can boost the fruit’s size, weight and flavour

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‘Hidden mutations’ in the genetic makeup of tomato plants can be used to create bigger, tastier ‘super varieties’, study claims More than 200,000 genetic mutations were identified in 100 tomato varieties When one plant had its DNA mutated it produced 30 per cent larger tomatoes Scientists hope the findings could lead to larger yields for … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Boost for pawnbroker?

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MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Pawnbroker Ramsdens could be set for boost after lockdown with business expected to be brisk By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:58 BST, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 21:58 BST, 30 May 2020 Ramsdens Holdings was flying high until the coronavirus outbreak. The Middlesbrough-based pawnbroking, jewellery and foreign exchange … Read more

Join the bike revolution – and get a big tax boost

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Lockdown has created a boom in cycling – and the revolution will continue apace next month with the launch of a £2billion government travel scheme that will mean more bike-only lanes in the country’s major cities. In recent weeks, millions of people have dusted down often long-forgotten iron horses covered in cobwebs at the back … Read more

Mobile app Bits says it can boost your credit score for a monthly fee

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An app called Bits is aimed at those with a limited credit history and is designed to boost an Experian score through a monthly fee  It is often considered something of a catch-22 that in order to make yourself eligible for credit you must first take out credit. There are often stories about ‘mortgage invisibles’, … Read more