RUTH SUNDERLAND: Setting up Treasury North on Teesside would be a huge show of faith – it would be an investment that will deliver real returns Rishi Sunak sees himself as a Northern Chancellor but does not conform to the old Andy Capp stereotype His plan to tilt the balance of economic power away from … Read more
The entire country is in need of a bit of Christmas cheer after almost 10 months of pandemic crisis and economic turmoil – but small businesses are optimistic. With many suffering plunging sales or having to shut up shop completely, making the most of the festive spending this year is even more important than usual. … Read more
Superminis are designed to be affordable runarounds aimed predominantly at new drivers or families looking for a second car. However, buy the wrong one and you could be tackling recurring faults, finding yourself without wheels for days while your car is being repaired and facing huge garage bills. We’ve teamed up with used car warranty … Read more
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Back Greensleeves care homes bond, and follow in the footsteps of a very famous supporter – HM Queen By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 The Women’s Royal Voluntary Service was formed just before the Second World War to … Read more
Challenge an unfair lockdown penalty – as one furious victim says: ‘Covid killed my father so I KNOW we need rules, but why fine me £1,000 after my restaurant closed ten minutes late?’ By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 Lockdown in … Read more
HAMISH MCRAE: In uncertain times, we must bolt down what we know, be frank about what we don’t, and make a cool judgment about the ways forward National Debt will end up at around 100 per cent of GDP before public finances come back under control It would be great if we could figure out … Read more
Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle shutting UK fund that held more than £1bn of investors’ money at its peak By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 Asset manager Columbia Threadneedle is shutting a UK fund that held more than £1billion of investors’ money … Read more
Banks and Government at loggerheads over plans to let homeowners sell flats in low-rise blocks without having cladding survey By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 Banks and the Government are at loggerheads over plans to let homeowners sell flats in low-rise … Read more
EasyJet faces having to raise more money from shareholders next year to repair its finances, industry experts say By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 EasyJet faces having to raise more money from shareholders next year to repair its finances, industry experts … Read more
Second home owners who registered properties as businesses set to land £85m windfall from Government’s small business grant scheme By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 Second home owners who have registered their properties as businesses are set to land an £85million … Read more