Interest in campervans surges as lockdown eases

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges Britons to enjoy a ‘staycation’, interest in campervans surges, says RAY MASSEY By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:08 BST, 26 June 2020 | Updated: 22:33 BST, 26 June 2020 Boris Johnson this week urged the nation to enjoy a ‘staycation’ in Britain, as part … Read more

MIDAS UPDATE: Software provider Ideagen surges fivefold since 2014

MIDAS UPDATE: Software provider Ideagen used by WHO delegates surges fivefold since 2014 By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:30 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 20 June 2020 The World Health Organisation’s annual meetings are weighty affairs, attended by thousands of people. Personal attendance was not really an option … Read more

Boohoo continues to ‘defy the doubters’ as its share price surges

Boohoo has once again bucked the trend for dismal news in the world of retail, posting strong quarterly results, seeing its share price rise to a new high and snapping up the defunct online operations of Oasis and Warehouse. Fresh from its spat with short-seller Shadowfall and a furore over top brass pay, Boohoo ‘continues … Read more

Traffic surges by up to 20% on coast roads as Britons head to beauty spots 

Traffic has risen by up to 20 per cent on roads to the sea today as Britons flock to beauty spots to lap up 75F sunshine as people get their first taste of summer by breaking out their barbeques.   Boris Johnson this week gave the green light for two households to merge into ‘support bubbles’ … Read more

Homes market surges as buyers burst out of lockdown gloom and head out of town to view properties

Homes market surges as buyers burst out of lockdown gloom and head out of town to view properties Savills estate agents say interest in new homes has increased by 30 per cent There were 906 homes sold on Wednesday and 1,883 properties listed for sale The housing market has burst since lockdown restrictions were lifted midweek … Read more

Lewis Hamilton surges to the top of the Sunday Times rich list

Lewis Hamilton tops Sunday Times sports rich list after winning his sixth world title, taking his fortune to £224m and overtaking David Beckham’s all-time high World champion Lewis Hamilton’s wealth rose by £37million over the past year Hamilton’s earnings have gone past the £200m mark David Beckham hit in 2013 Rory McIlroy is the only … Read more

Household energy usage surges by 37% during lockdown

The increasing amount of energy being used by households has been laid bare in new data, which suggests a bill shock could be around the corner thanks to laptop charging and Netflix binges. Homes have typically seen a surge in electricity and gas use which will result in bills 37 per cent higher than usual thanks … Read more

Another 13 migrants, including a toddler, arrive at Dover – as total for April surges beyond 400

Another 13 migrants, including a toddler, have arrived in the UK after a huge search and rescue operation was launched earlier today. The migrants were spotted this morning in a boat off the Kent coast, sparking a rescue mission involving a coastguard helicopter, lifeboats and Border Force vessels. All 13 migrants were taken to Dover … Read more