What are the new restrictions for the North East? Matt Hancock announced in the Commons that Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham will be subject to new restrictions from midnight tonight to curb the spread of the virus. The new restrictions are: People cannot socialise with those they do not … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. B.S. writes: Great Rail Journeys, which is based in York, cancelled our £10,000 railway tour of the southern … Read more
Britons flocked to pubs and bars this evening after yet another day of scorching weather – defying social distancing measures as they packed into clubs after a day spent in the sunshine. Revellers were seen enjoying a drink after thousands crowded on beaches and gathered in parks with friends to soak up temperatures of 95F (35C). … Read more
Revellers crowded into London‘s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
After the BP dividend cut, where is there left to look for the income-hunting investor? By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 09:52 BST, 5 August 2020 BP shareholders who rely on dividend payments from their investments will see their income slashed after the oil giant halved … Read more
If your children or grandchildren received cash for Christmas, now could be the perfect time to help get them into the savings habit. Whether you invest on their behalf or encourage them to open their own bank account, a lesson in budgeting and saving is a gift that will last a lifetime. Here, Money Mail … Read more
Here We Are Graham Swift Scribner £14.99 Rating: Way back in 1983, Graham Swift wrote the novel – Waterland – that made him famous, or at least almost famous, as he is the Invisible Man of English Letters, rarely signing books at literary festivals or holding forth on Newsnight. Waterland was about the way human … Read more