‘Triple lock’ guarantee on state pension increases could be curbed

The future of the ‘triple lock’ that guarantees annual state pension increases of at least 2.5 per cent is rumoured to have caused a rift at the top of the Government. The pledge is highly valued by elderly voters and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly keen to keep his election promise to maintain it … Read more

You WILL get a refund if your holiday firm goes bust after Government promises money-back guarantee

You WILL get a refund if your holiday firm goes bust: Thousands of families who accept credit notes for cancelled breaks will get a Government money-back guarantee Guarantee scheme announcements gives people confidence to book holidays  New law protects people if the UK Foreign Office later advises against travel Grant Schapps, Transport Secretary said the … Read more

UK triple lock pension guarantee under threat as inflation falls

State pension triple lock ‘under threat’ as low inflation and depressed pay make the 2.5% guarantee look cripplingly expensive The ‘triple lock’ could come under threat as inflation is set to fall further    CPI could turn negative in September if the economy does not recover Webb says this could be the opportunity the Government needs … Read more

Government to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements

Supplier fears eased as Government steps in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 The Government has stepped in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements as thousands of businesses struggle to pay their bills. Suppliers to … Read more

Five words you should never use in a job interview – and STAR method that will guarantee you the job

Experts have shared the five words you should never use in an interview – and why they might harm your chances of getting the job.  Director at Hays recruitment agency Jason Walker said words like ‘obviously’, ‘we’ and ‘workaholic’ should be avoided at all costs in interviews, while Manager at Randstad Technologies Ian Scott said … Read more