TV presenter Jules Hudson says the coronavirus outbreak has had a ‘devastating’ impact on his finances – and he would like the Chancellor to do more to help self-employed media workers like him. Hudson, 50, who has had to stop filming BBC One’s Escape To The Country due to the lockdown, also reveals that he … Read more
Stick or twist: NS&I fixed-rate savings cuts bite – should you stay… or cash out and move your money elsewhere? NS&I cut 10 fixed-rate accounts available to existing savers on 1 May It changed course on Premium Bond cuts but has stuck with these They affect savers renewing after 1 June or changing to a … Read more
Millions of Britons could lose the right to a cash refund for cancelled flights with the EU set to change consumer rights and force fliers to accept vouchers instead Transport ministers from twelve EU member states are attempting to block consumers’ legal rights to a refund Ministers said an amendment to the rules would protect … Read more
Chris Evans is auctioning off some of his prized possessions including Concorde seats, arcade games and a throne to raise money for the NHS. The Virgin Radio presenter is putting items including film posters, antique furniture and the 2012 Olympic Torch under the hammer in a bid to send the cash to hero doctors and nurses … Read more
Airbus boss says it’s ‘bleeding cash at an unprecedented speed’ and raises doubts over survival of the firm which employs 13,500 UK workers Airbus is Europe’s biggest aerospace firm, employing 135,000 people The firm belongs to a consortium which makes ventilators for Covid-19 patients First-quarter financial results for Airbus are due to be announced on … Read more
EasyJet is heading for its biggest showdown yet with its founder and majority owner Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou amid growing speculation in the City that the airline may ask investors to stump up rescue cash. One of the City’s most powerful stock-brokers has said that easyJet, along with British Airways’ owner IAG, may soon have to … Read more
For a few fortunate sections of society, the coronavirus crisis has not led to financial insecurity. In fact, some households are finding that they have disposable income left over at the end of the month. >> Are you struggling financially because of coronavirus? If so, we have help here Those who are able to work … Read more
Sadiq Khan has said Transport for London could run out of money by the end of the month due to falling passenger numbers across the network. The Mayor of London last night revealed there had been a 95 per cent reduction in Tube use and an 85 per cent fall in numbers on buses following … Read more
The nation’s savers are being offered top rates in an effort to line the Government’s coronavirus war chest. Despite interest rates plunging to record lows, National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has gone against the grain and abandoned plans to cut rewards which would have cost savers £200 million. The Treasury-backed bank says the U-turn is … Read more
Many households are desperately worried about what the coronavirus crisis means for their jobs, pensions and savings. But if you get creative, there are ways you can make some extra cash without setting foot outside the door. From filling in surveys to recording audiobooks, we found out how five successful homeworkers are earning a living … Read more