Skoda has patented a new safety device that it says could, in theory, cut the number of road deaths by a third. The Czech car maker – which is part of the VW Group – has copyrighted plans for the world’s first illuminated seat belt buckle. It will operate as a reminder to drivers and … Read more
Well off middle-aged savers pile cash into personal pensions during coronavirus crisis, but old and young put in about the same or less Average value of contributions into Sipps by 30 to 39-year olds rose by 34.7% Among 40 to 49-year olds, the increase was 18.3% Interactive Investor’s research was based on its own Sipp … Read more
London landlords are feeling the full force of Covid-19 with many being forced to slash rents amid a glut of available properties. Rents in the capital fell for the seventh consecutive month in September, according to data from Hamptons International. Aneisha Beveridge, head of research at Hamptons International, said: ‘London was the only region in … Read more
Leaving a spare key with a neighbour or colleague could leave you with invalid insurance if you’re burgled, Admiral warns Number of home insurance claims arising from burglaries has jumped sharply Be careful who you hand a spare key to and keep your home secure this winter By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 07:44 GMT, … Read more
Generation rent may be a phrase more associated with younger people, but new data shows a surge of older people now renting their home. The number of over 55s renting has more than doubled over the past decade as pension incomes wane and later life divorce becomes more common. There has been a 118 per … Read more
It says a lot about Ryanair’s reputation for customer service that writing a column critical of it feels daft. Nonetheless, the airline that made its name by combining cheap flights with cheap shots at customers had until recently somewhat stepped up its game. Seemingly, having decided that it had taken being mean to customers as … Read more
Tech stocks soar as Biden struggles to wrest control of the Senate from the Republicans By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 4 November 2020 Technology stocks soared across the Pond last night as a ‘blue wave’ in favour of Joe Biden failed to emerge … Read more
The pandemic might, just might, be a blessing in disguise for Marks & Spencer, unlikely as it may seem given the near £90million loss it has run up in just six months, its first in nearly a century of trading. Let’s not underestimate the scale of the woe. The troubles afflicting chief executive Steve Rowe … Read more
Union fury as Lloyds axes another 1,070 jobs despite announcing £1bn third quarter profit By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 Lloyds Bank is axing another 1,070 employees just weeks after announcing a £1billion profit for the third quarter of the year. … Read more
M&S sinks to its first loss in 94 years: Boss Steve Rowe demands Sunday trading laws shake-up as Covid restrictions bite By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 The boss of Marks & Spencer called for Sunday trading laws to be relaxed … Read more