Contactless payment limit will rise from £45 to £100 in bid to boost economy after lockdown – but banks warn of increased fraud risk Rishi Sunak is set to increase the contactless payment limit from £45 to £100 The limit was last increased from £30 to £45 at the start of the Covid pandemic Banks … Read more
England ‘to become the first nation to LIMIT the amount of heading in professional training’ in an ongoing effort to combat dementia risks for players The FA’s head of medicine says heading is a big risk factor in regard to dementia Charlotte Cowie says restrictions are aimed at curbing extensive heading drills A committee has … Read more
The amount Britons will be able to spend on contactless cards without entering their Pin could more than double to £100 under new proposals put forward on Wednesday by regulators. The Financial Conduct Authority said it would be ‘seeking views’ on whether to up the contactless limit from £45 currently as part of a consultation … Read more
With wintry weather adding to lockdown malaise, a ‘health tonic’ might seem like just what the doctor ordered. Liquid tonics range from iron-based pick-me-ups that have been around for decades to modern herbal and vitamin-based products, but most promise a boost to your energy, immunity or general wellbeing. ‘Some people prefer a liquid [supplement] as … Read more
Drink-drive limit should be cut by a third and be ZERO for those who have just passed their test because motorists no longer see if as a serious deterrent, says report A new report has suggested lowering the breath test limit for England and Wales Study calls for current limit of 80mg per 100ml of … Read more
Fears Britain will tear up 48-hour working week limit in post-Brexit shake-up of regulations for lunch breaks, overtime and holiday pay entitlements Requirement of businesses to report working hours could save up to £1billion Many Tory MPs are likely to welcome the shake-up of the ‘working time directive’ But Labour, unions and ‘Red Wall’ voters … Read more
Survival of the fittest: There is ‘no limit’ to the health benefits of exercise for our hearts, study claims Researchers studied 90,000 UK residents with no prior cardiovascular disease They had them wear an accelerometer to measure activity levels over a week Those exercising most were 46 per cent less likely to develop heart problems … Read more
Sweden gets tough on coronavirus with new law to close shops and limit gatherings as deaths soar after months of lockdown-free hands off approach Sweden faced controversy by never imposing type of lockdown seen in Europe Law allows government to close businesses, shopping malls or public transport They will be able to impose limits on … Read more
Fitness guru, 41, who dreamed of becoming the next Jodie Marsh smashed into two cars while over drink-drive limit for second time Moira Dineley crashed into a parked vehicle which was propelled into another Had been on her way to see an ‘anxious and upset’ friend at 6.30am on June 8 She was fined £600 … Read more
Limit on contactless payments could be raised from £45 to £100 in one of Britain’s first steps away from EU rules The upper limit on contactless payments could be increased from £45 to £100 Idea was raised to the Treasury by UK Finance, a City lobby group New limit of £100 will need approval from … Read more