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MIDAS SHARE TIPS: eEnergy, saving schools money

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is committed to making Britain greener. That means people and businesses need to reduce their energy consumption and wean themselves off oil and gas.  The public sector, including schools, hospitals and prisons, needs to play its part too, but the process can be costly and cash is in short supply, now … Read more

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has built up a £12.5m property portfolio

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis really does put his money where his mouth is because he’s built up a £12.5m property portfolio. Moreover, the TV personality and his wife have given away a huge £20m to charity over the last eight years, while he has also helped the nation to save money with his top tips.   … Read more

Five families tell how they’re going to spend after saving in lockdown

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As lockdown life continues to take its toll, there is a silver lining for some, at least. With nowhere to go and nothing to do, there is little for us to spend our money on — and many people’s bank balances have received a welcome boost. Bank of England figures this week revealed that families … Read more

Chancellor mustn’t punish me for saving during pandemic

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Never in my darkest nightmares last spring did I think we would be starting this year in virtual lockdown. Foolishly, I thought coronavirus would have long been overcome and that life would now be pretty much back to normal. How wrong I was.  Although the vaccination programme offers a big injection of hope that an … Read more

Am I saving enough into my pension to live well in retirement?

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Older savers are clueless about their pensions and most will run out of money in retirement, damning research today reveals Older savers are clueless about their pensions and most will run out of money in retirement, damning research today reveals.  An exhaustive study from the pension industry found savers were too scared to check their … Read more

Britain predicted to keep saving record sums during the third lockdown

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Britain’s shift into a nation of accidental savers will continue during the third national lockdown, experts predict, as people who can continue to salt away money they aren’t spending. But a steep rise in unemployment thanks to the coronavirus pandemic – and the ebbing away of the novelty factor of money saved on commuting and … Read more

Bridger Walker’s face is transformed after saving his sister in dog attack

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A little boy who was mauled by a dog while saving his sister is making an incredible recovery thanks to a team of renowned doctors who have volunteered to treat his facial scars pro bono after hearing his inspiring story.  Bridger Walker, six, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, bravely put himself between his younger sister and a … Read more

Marston’s to take on 150 Brains pubs, saving 1,300 jobs

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Cheers! Marston’s comes to the rescue of rival Brains, saving 1,300 jobs as lockdowns push Welsh brewer to very brink By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 23 December 2020 | Updated: 22:25 GMT, 23 December 2020 Marston’s has rescued 1,300 jobs after striking a deal to take on more than 150 … Read more

Goalkeepers’ chances of saving a free kick really ARE reduced by a ‘wall’

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Goalkeepers are LESS likely to save a free kick if they have a ‘wall’ in front of them, scientists reveal A wall, on average, blocks the line of sight of a goalkeeper for around 200ms  It also leads to a delay in them moving of up to 90 milliseconds   Researchers from  Queen’s University Belfast found this equates … Read more

Melissa McCarthy steps out in Byron Bay wearing a face mask that says ‘people are worth saving’ 

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Melissa McCarthy makes a bold statement as she steps out in Byron Bay wearing a face mask that says ‘people are worth saving’ By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:03 GMT, 20 December 2020 | Updated: 04:03 GMT, 20 December 2020 Melissa McCarthy has used her star power to convey a poignant message … Read more