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Savers with memories of the aftermath of the financial crisis might have felt a sense of déjà vu after the Bank of England’s emergency press conference on 11 March. But while an emergency base rate cut of half a percentage point, followed by another one eight days later which took the bank rate to its … Read more
Coronavirus tests should be as easy and cheap as a ‘morning latte’ to overcome the crisis, says top economist American economist Paul Romer said tests should be as easy to buy as ‘latte’ The professor believes kits should be available to pick up from drive-throughs He said it would help the economy to recover as … Read more
Universities and companies across the country are closing their campuses amidst fears over the coronavirus – but students and other young people are taking the time to book cheap flights. Airlines slashed costs on under-booked services, as passengers cancelled or rebooked their plans amid fears of spreading the virus. Users shared grabs from Google Flight … Read more
It’s easy to save hundreds of pounds a year on your car insurance, yet most people stay with their existing provider and pay far more than they should. The mistake most drivers make is not taking the simple step of shopping around for the best premium. Instead they just accept their insurer’s renewal quote, which … Read more
Dentists warn do NOT buy cheap and dangerous ‘DIY braces’ bought online and sent in the post because they can cause permanent damage ‘DIY braces’ are sent by post after the patient takes a mould of their own teeth They have risen in popularity among adults as a cheaper way to straighten teeth But irreversible … Read more
Mother is accused of ‘being cheap and rude’ for asking parents to contribute to the cost of her son’s birthday party at a trampoline park Mother invited son’s class to his birthday party at Gravity trampoline park in Hull But parents were shocked to discover they’d need to pay at least £10 to attend Taking … Read more
On the outskirts of the Ghanaian capital Accra lies a 30ft mountain of rotting discarded clothing. Look closely at the labels and you’ll find scores of garments once worn in the UK. Among the twisted morass of cast-offs are trousers, tops and dresses from High Street stores such as H&M and M&S. For it is … Read more
As the colder weather draws in, and the heating goes on, now’s the time to make sure you are not paying over the odds for your gas and electricity. To boot, typically the end of January sees many of the previous year’s fixed-rate deals come to an end. Those who fail to switch are automatically … Read more
Migrants from the EU will have to speak English and have a job offer under sweeping reforms to end Britain’s reliance on cheap European labour. The measures are part of the biggest shake-up to border rules since this country joined the Common Market in 1973. Low-skilled immigration will be made virtually impossible under a points-based … Read more
Migrants from the EU will have to speak English and have a job offer under sweeping reforms to end Britain’s reliance on cheap European labour. The measures are part of the biggest shake-up to border rules since this country joined the Common Market in 1973. Low-skilled immigration will be made virtually impossible under a points-based … Read more