The United States has told Britain it will not insist on the death penalty for two alleged ISIS militants suspected of beheading Western hostages. In a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel, US Attorney General Bill Barr signalled that capital punishment could be dropped in a potential case against Alexana Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, … Read more
For Britain’s stock-market quoted firms, this is the summer of the emergency dash-for-cash, brought on by the pandemic. British Airways owner IAG, which will be seeking €2.75billion next month, is the latest to join the list. Since March, as many as 90 others, including WH Smith and Whitbread, have raised about £14billion of new capital through … Read more
UK ‘debt bubble’ fears on the rise as 8m seek help during coronavirus crisis By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 27 June 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 27 June 2020 About eight million people have sought help with their debts during the coronavirus crisis, research by Virgin Money has found. The … Read more
Some 400 small firms seek High Court fight with Hiscox after being denied business interruption claims By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 June 2020 The Hiscox Action Group is demanding to join the action being taken against the insurance giant by the Financial Conduct Authority … Read more
Video footage appears to show a masked white woman setting fire to a Wendy’s restaurant near where a black man was shot dead by police, as authorities offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of arsonists. The fast-food outlet was torched late on Saturday during demonstrations that erupted over the killing of 27-year-old … Read more
The Duchess of Cambridge has urged people struggling with addiction to seek help, as new research revealed a quarter of UK adults are drinking more in lockdown. Last Thursday, Kate Middleton, 38, who donned a bold red shirt, made a virtual visit to Clouds House, a rehab centre in Wiltshire, to see how they have continued their … Read more
Younger workers are buying insurance to protect their incomes in the coronavirus outbreak, but will they be covered if they can’t work? Comparison site sees 400% rise in income protection searches by under-25s Young people are looking to protect their finances in the wake of coronavirus However, most income protection policies will not protect against the disease … Read more
Residents near former Earls Court Exhibition Centre seek reassurance amid possible Saudis’ £2.3bn deal Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Candy are in talks to buy Capital & Counties Local residents want reassurances from the potential new owners They have been in a decade-long battle with Capco and fear for their homes By Ben Harrington For … Read more
Luxury mental health clinic that treats Britain’s top executives sees spike in numbers seeking help since coronavirus lockdown By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:17 BST, 27 April 2020 | Updated: 23:07 BST, 27 April 2020 A luxury mental health clinic that has treated some of Britain’s top executives has seen a spike … Read more
Matt Hancock yesterday urged seriously ill patients to contact their GP amid fears that thousands of cancers are going undetected. The Health Secretary stressed that the NHS was still open for anyone with non-coronavirus symptoms, especially those with suspected tumours, heart attacks and strokes. His statement in the Commons came after the Daily Mail yesterday … Read more