Sustainable investing is still seen by many as a route to virtue rather than returns. But clinging to this outmoded notion could prove financially damaging. The pandemic has hardened attitudes towards corporate bad behaviour, with errant businesses, such as fast fashion retailer Boohoo, taking a hit to their share price. Many sustainable funds, whether they … Read more
Club Lloyds customers to earn less interest as Britain’s biggest bank is the latest to cut current account perks Account currently pays a blended interest rate of around 1.2% on up to £5,000 This will be cut back to 0.8% from October Tesco Bank and Santander have announced cuts to their bank account perks as … Read more
Capital gains tax on your home? Left-leaning think tank calls for homeowners to be taxed on house price rises to pay for coronavirus Social Market Foundation proposes 10% ‘property capital gains tax’ Left-wing think-tank calls for levy on all homes sold or inherited The tax would mostly affect middle-aged and older people, who own most … Read more
The coronavirus lockdown has hit the economy hard and millions across the country will be feeling the effects. Whether put on furlough, losing important freelance work or stuck unemployed with no job offers, many at the moment will find themselves in a difficult financial situation. In many cases, this will have meant taking on debt. … Read more
Britons looking to get their fix of sunshine, sandy beaches and sangria this summer are opting to drive into Europe to avoid the risk of using air travel, new data shows. With fears of flight cancellations, travel refund uncertainty and concerns about contracting Covid-19 on planes, many see putting their family into a motor and … Read more
How to start investing and grow your wealth: This is Money podcast special By This Is Money Published: 13:54 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 13:54 BST, 24 July 2020 Over the long-term investing in the stock market has proven to be the best way to beat inflation and grow your wealth. But how do … Read more
Capital gains tax on your home? Think tank calls for homeowners to be taxed on house price rises to pay for coronavirus Proposals of 10% ‘property capital gains tax’ on all homes sold or inherited The tax would mostly affect older people, who own most of Britain’s property The current capital gains tax relief on … Read more
Households are being advised to be cautious this summer with burglars more likely to strike as more people head back to work. While many have been spending more time at home in lockdown, burglaries have been significantly reduced – but this could all change as restrictions ease, experts warn. Normally, the biggest number of burglaries … Read more
How Woodford’s old bet Synairgen quadrupled in value after positive data from coronavirus treatment trial… SMALL CAP MOVERS By Calum Muirhead At Proactive Investors For Thisismoney Published: 12:25 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 12:37 BST, 24 July 2020 A blockbuster stock on AIM this week was Synairgen, which rocketed 412 per cent higher to … Read more
Currently, the Government is advising against all but non-essential travel abroad while the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop. What’s not yet clear is how the disease will affect the availability of travel insurance once the restrictions eventually begin to lift. Most major providers pulled their travel insurance products in the wake of the virus, and … Read more