With interest rates plummeting, forget saving and invest

Topsy-turvy: A third of us would withdraw money from our accounts and stuff it under our bedroom mattress if rates turn negative What should investors and savers do if interest rates turned negative? New research just published by financial giant Aegon suggests that a third of us would withdraw money from our savings accounts and … Read more

Strictly 2020 FINAL: Fans praise the show for ‘saving the day’ after Tier 4 announcement

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 FINAL: ‘Time to forget about life for the next few hours!’ Viewers praise the show for ‘saving the day’ after the announcement of ‘glum’ Tier 4 rules Strictly Come Dancing fans took to Twitter to praise the Saturday’s grand finale for ‘saving the day’ after the announcement of the new coronavirus … Read more

Critics condemn NHS charity advert that shows medics ‘saving Santa from coronavirus’

Critics have slammed the NHS charity Christmas advert for showing medics battling to save Santa’s life, claiming it will ‘scare the hell out of little ones’. The film, titled The Gift, depicts an old bearded man unconcious on a hospital bed wearing an oxygen mask as NHS medics in full PPE try to revive him. … Read more

Halifax: House prices up £15k since June outweighing stamp duty saving

The average house price has risen by more than £15,000 since June, ‘far outweighing’ stamp duty holiday savings on most properties, Britain’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax said today.   Its latest monthly house price index – which is based on mortgage approvals rather than actual sales prices – shows the price of an average UK home … Read more

Is it worth saving into a pension? Steve Webb replies

I was reading a question about pensions that you answered, and simply put I’ve never had a pension as I’ve always believed that they’re not worth the paper they are written on My sister is pro pension and we had a heated discussion about the pros and cons, but I really believe that I can … Read more

Short-term bonuses are hiding real saving rates

Savers looking for a safe place for their cash face a raft of penalties, restrictions and teaser rates By Rachel Rickard Straus, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 Savers looking for a safe place for their cash face a raft of penalties, restrictions and … Read more

I’m A Celebrity’s Ruthie Henshall credits dancing with ‘saving’ her after being abused as a child

‘It was like somebody turned the light on in my life’: I’m A Celebrity’s Ruthie Henshall says dancing ‘saved’ her after she was abused as a child By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 01:17 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 01:17 GMT, 28 November 2020 Ruthie Henshall has said ‘discovering a love for dancing saved … Read more

Woman dies under collapsed ceiling moments after saving five children from burning house in Russia

Mother’s ultimate sacrifice: Woman dies under collapsed ceiling moments after saving her five children from burning house in Russia Gulnara Kostelnyuk, 31, died in the fire in Yakutsk, east Russia, on Wednesday The mother-of-five rescued her sleeping children from their burning home She was killed by a falling wooden beam in front of her 14-year-old … Read more

Viewers ‘heartbroken’ as struggling landlords sob in Saving Britain’s Pubs

Viewers’ hearts broke last night for two owners of struggling pubs who were seen breaking down in tears at the news of the first national lockdown in Saving Britain’s Pubs. One revealed she had taken just £140 in three days in March, before the onset of the restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19.   The … Read more

Is this the most dramatic shootout EVER? Orlando keeper sent off after saving New York City penalty

Is this the most dramatic penalty shootout EVER? Madness in MLS sees Orlando City’s goalkeeper SENT OFF after saving spot kick before outfielder makes heroic stop following failed substitution to seal wild win over New York City Orlando City beat New York City after one of the most dramatic shootouts ever  The home side’s goalkeeper … Read more