Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announced a series of interventions to stimulate the economy and prevent job losses when he delivers his summer statement tomorrow. Dubbed the ‘mini-Budget’, his coronavirus recovery package may pave the way for more detailed announcements in the official Autumn Budget later this year. There’s been speculation about what kind … Read more
Finance provider Greensill develops technology to help Britain’s struggling pharmacies cut costs By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:05 BST, 6 July 2020 | Updated: 00:05 BST, 6 July 2020 Finance provider Greensill has developed a technology to help Britain’s struggling pharmacies cut costs. It is using data analytics to forecast which prescriptions … Read more
Holiday hacks revealed: The ‘secret’ discounts and two-for-one offers that can make UK staycations surprisingly affordable, from Clubcard narrowboat deals to free hotel stays using Avios Travel companies are offering ‘thank you’ discounts and freebies to NHS staff BA has expanded the number of hotels you can book using its Avios points Camping and glamping … Read more
I’m a pensioner with a modest income. I have some savings that I would like to invest in a buy-to-let to help boost my retirement income. I’ve heard that it may be beneficial if I set up a company and use that to purchase the property investment. Would this be a wise thing to do? … Read more
While the Prime Minister has urged those hitting the pubs to be sensible, he is hoping that people are not so cautious with their wallets. Figures released in late June showed that the UK discovered its economy had contracted in April by the largest percentage in recorded history. A few days later, non-essential shops reopened … Read more
Fuller’s boss urges Chancellor to cut VAT to prevent thousands of job losses across hospitality industry By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:59 BST, 3 July 2020 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 3 July 2020 Fuller’s boss has urged the Chancellor to cut VAT to prevent thousands of job losses across the hospitality industry. … Read more
The BBC has announced a huge shake-up of regional TV news and local radio in England which will lead to 450 job cuts. Changes will see one instead of two presenters fronting 6.30pm regional TV news bulletins as the corporation looks to make £25million in savings. Inside Out, the regional current affairs magazine show made … Read more
Top housing and pension bosses have written to the Chancellor calling for a new Help to Downsize scheme to boost a property market recovery and put pensioners in safer, more suitable homes. In a letter addressed to Rishi Sunak, leaders from across the housing and retirement industries have pleaded for stamp duty to be waived … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council voted to cut the Los Angeles Police Department’s budget by $150million. The City Council approved the massive budget slash in a near landslide victory of 12-2 on Wednesday in the latest blow dealt to police forces. It will affect overtime pay and reduce the number of employees to the lowest … Read more
Shocking footage of a wet market in Vietnam has revealed frogs having their legs cut off with scissors, turtles struggling to escape from cages, and fish being hit with knives as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the globe. Chickens and ducks were also seen sitting on top of each other in cramped cages that were placed … Read more