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At the moment it feels like there are only two types of country: nations that have handled coronavirus well and those facing criticism because they have not. Although this story has a long way to run and our assessments may look very different in 12 months, it makes sense for investors to make some judgments … Read more
Would there be any benefit in taking a mortgage holiday even though I don’t need one? Both me and my partner are still working full-time and able to meet our mortgage payments, but we were discussing about whether we should ask for a mortgage holiday anyway and save the money instead. How do the holidays … Read more
The UK government is setting aside £2.6 million for new satellite and drone technology that could deliver essential supplies during the coronavirus lockdown. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is funding new solutions to deliver equipment such as test kits, masks, gowns and goggles for frontline NHS staff. The joint initiative with the European Space Agency could … Read more
George Clooney and his wife Amal have forked out £90k on a playhouse for their two-year-old twins Ella and Alexander. Built to emulate the family’s main home, the swanky outhouse will feature two floors and include a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom, complete with running water. The mini pad also features a zip-wire and a … Read more
How to invest in a crisis: Stock markets have plunged… But you need not abandon shares just yet By Tony Hazell for the Daily Mail Published: 22:31 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 24 March 2020 It’s a brave soul who puts a large lump sum into volatile markets – and the £20,000 … Read more
Richard Branson will invest £215m to save his empire after Virgin Atlantic staff were asked to take eight weeks of unpaid leave – as airline bosses hold crisis talks over bailout The billionaire is ploughing funds into his airline, railway and leisure businesses The aviation industry is tanking amid reduced demand because of pandemic Ministers … Read more
Global markets are crashing, fear over Covid-19 is growing and market uncertainty is prevalent, but some may believe now is the best time to get into investing – to buy shares in the sales after a huge fall. The FTSE 100 saw its second biggest daily drop last Thursday at 10.9 per cent and is … Read more
Although stock markets have fallen sharply in value over recent weeks, some of the country’s leading money experts believe investors should not panic. Their advice is to stay invested, think long term and to drip money into the market over the coming months, using this tax year’s and next year’s Isa allowance. Here, experts tell … Read more
The FTSE 100 is down 15% over two decades, so why are investors told to think long-term? SIMON LAMBERT on the dividend case for the defence By Simon Lambert for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 06:00 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 06:00 GMT, 12 March 2020 Can you defend the UK stock market’s dire performance since the … Read more
Today is International Women’s Day, a day where the achievements of women around the world are celebrated. It is also an occasion to look into why women don’t invest as much as men. Almost a third more men hold investment-based Isas than women, while women in their 60s have pension pots that are on average … Read more