Sun-seekers will be able to travel to popular European destinations from July 4 if ministers agree ‘travel corridors’ to key countries today. The Government’s coronavirus committee, led by Michael Gove, will meet this afternoon to decide which countries will have the 14-day quarantine restrictions lifted. The list will reportedly include ‘the main Mediterranean destinations’, with … Read more
NHS staff are being denied holiday in autumn because health bosses fear a second wave of Covid-19 will overwhelm Britain’s hospitals once again, it emerged today. MailOnline can reveal at least one trust in England is blocking workers from taking annual leave in October, in case the coronavirus crisis spirals back out of control. Health … Read more
NHS staff are being denied holiday in autumn because health bosses fear a second wave of Covid-19 will overwhelm Britain’s hospitals once again, it emerged today. MailOnline can reveal at least one trust in England is blocking workers from taking annual leave in October, in case the coronavirus crisis spirals back out of control. Health … Read more
One in six homeowners take mortgage holidays as lockdown leaves almost two million unable to keep up with monthly repayments An average of £755 a month has been deferred by borrowers since March Mortgage repayment breaks have been taken by 1.9million homeowners Banks have been required to offer payment breaks since the lockdown began Here’s … Read more
Wealthy Britons have been splashing out on private swimming pools and outdoor kitchens during the coronavirus lockdown. Without expensive holidays to pay for, Britain’s super rich are spending their money on home improvements designed to recreate the luxury they had sought abroad. Premier League footballers, company directors and pharmaceutical bosses are spending a minimum of £90,000 … Read more
Credit card and loan borrowers can freeze repayments for three more months, but regulator says they should pay a reduced amount if possible The FCA brought in new unsecured debt proposals It announced a three-month extension to payment holidays Watchdog also says overdraft borrowers could have a £500 fee-free buffer for three more months – … Read more
Money Mail revealed last week how interest in competitions and prize draws has boomed during lockdown. We spoke to two super-successful pros who had won impressive hauls by entering scores of competitions each week. Since then, we have been inundated with emails and letters from our own army of competition enthusiasts. Winning ways: After reporting … Read more
Schools across England will not remain open during the summer holidays for the children of key workers, Downing Street confirmed today. Those pupils have been able to attend classes throughout the coronavirus crisis so that parents in critical jobs could continue to go to work. They had been able to attend school during the Easter … Read more
Forget thrill-seeking: Holidays where you get back to nature and relax are set to be all the rage in Europe after the pandemic, according to Tripadvisor Travel platform carried out a major study to analyse ‘consumer travel sentiment’ It found a rise in searches for accommodation offering skiing, hiking and fishing Study also found 86% … Read more
Banks and regulators in talks over extending credit card payment holidays for hard-up borrowers for another three months The FCA extended mortgage holidays last week Bankers are now in talks with it over doing the same thing for unsecured debts There are concerns due to the cost of rolling over more expensive debt Taking a … Read more