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National Trust offers free access to parklands and gardens during coronavirus crisis

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

When will age you can access pension cash rise from 55 to 57?

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Pension freedoms have given savers full access to their retirement savings from age 55 – but many people aged in their 40s now will have to wait an extra two years. On the Government’s current timetable, the age when you can start tapping your private savings will rise to 57 in 2028, though it has … Read more

Anger for British Airways passengers as IT meltdown leaves them unable to access bookings online

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British Airways rolled out a ‘cost effective’ IT system in October 2015. But since its launch, the system has caused a host of problems costing the company more than £100 million. Workers say it crashes ‘all the time’ and check-in staff are regularly reduced to tears by its glitches. – The new BA ‘FLY’ system … Read more

Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash

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Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash that will be unveiled in the next budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak will say millions who rely on cash will still have access  Could include protecting existing cash machines & keeping them free-to-use Ministers will look at giving watchdogs new powers to … Read more

No10 blocks UK access to European pandemic early warning system ‘over Brexit trade fears’

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No10 blocks UK medics fighting Coronavirus from continued access to EU-wide pandemic warning system ‘over fears it could harm Britain in post-Brexit trade talks’ Health officials wanted to stay in the EU Early Warning and Response System But Downing Street accused of vetoing access to the online hub of medics Claim came as Boris Johnson … Read more

Try our top ten tours that give you… access all areas from the Vatican to Nashville

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Small escorted tour holidays are increasing in popularity, whether they offer trips to Russia or the Lake District. All transportation is organised for you, as well as hotels and most meals.  A tour manager is on hand throughout to take care of the itinerary, paperwork or any problems. And along the way, the best guides … Read more

You don’t need to fly first class to get access to airport lounges. Here’s our pick of the best

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Air travel can be hell. But there’s a way to ease your pain. If you don’t mind spending £30 or so, you can relax pre-flight at a private airport lounge and enjoy unlimited food and drink as part of the deal. There’s free wi-fi, charging stations and sometimes showers. In most cases, you can take … Read more