Forecasters have issued weather warnings for snow and ice in the north with parts of England predicted to see a ‘harsh frost’ and more wintery showers are set to hit this week as the Beast from the East sweeps in. Britain is bracing itself for another Big Freeze as temperatures in the early hours could … Read more
The image of Harry and Meghan was perhaps the most telling of the year when it comes to their new relationship with the royals. He was in a sombre suit with a red poppy and military medals, she in a long black dress. They held hands as they walked through Los Angeles National Cemetery on … Read more
Banker wife fails in bid to overturn ‘McMafia’ asset freeze: Woman who spent £16m shopping at Harrods loses appeal against £22million confiscation order Supreme Court upholds 2 unexplained wealth orders against jailed banker’s wife Zamira Hajiyeva has lost her appeal against a £22million confiscation order The couple, who deny all wrongdoing, were subjects of UK’s … Read more
Public sector pay will be frozen next year – but nurses, doctors and the lowest-paid will still get a rise, Rishi Sunak said yesterday. The Chancellor said he could not justify a ‘significant, across-the-board’ hike for the public sector given the difficulties faced by private firms. Many businesses, particularly in retail and hospitality, have been devastated … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces public sector pay freeze for next year but NHS workers will be exempt while the lowest paid will also get an increase… while most private sector workers go without a wage hike By Jack Maidment, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 13:10 GMT, 25 November 2020 | Updated: 13:10 GMT, 25 … Read more
UK Government is blasted for refusing to extend VAT freeze on medical PPE despite daily Covid cases rising above 20,000 and hospital beds filling up An email seen by MailOnline to industry representatives from the Treasury confirmed 20 per cent VAT on PPE will resume from 31 October The increase will be passed on to … Read more
Women rush to freeze their eggs in fertility ‘insurance policies’ as lockdown slashes chances of meeting Mr Right Inquiries into egg freezing have jumped by 50 per cent at some fertility clinics More women are considering the long-term effects the coronavirus pandemic Freezing eggs allows women to preserve their eggs so they can be used in IVF By … Read more
Arctic air will sweep a chill across UK tonight with parts of Scotland set for snow and below zero freeze – with Autumnal 12C sun and showers to last all week Temperatures across UK are set to plummet to near freezing this weekend due to cold north-westerly wind Parts of Scotland are expected to see … Read more
Rishi gets tough: Chancellor plans to FREEZE benefits and state pay – as officials mock Boris Johnson’s Covid mass testing plan as a ‘Moonf***’ moneypit Mr Sunak is trying to get a grip on the spiralling cost of the Covid-19 pandemic Chancellor has told ministers he is deeply concerned about long-term damage He is also … Read more
One in 10 workers freeze pension saving during the Covid-19 crisis, risking the loss of tens of thousands from retirement pots People are giving up pension saving because they need cash for essentials Other reasons are being made redundant or furloughed, says Canada Life A 30-year-old earning £30,000 stands to lose more than £45,000 by … Read more