My financial adviser has offered to sort out my Isa for me this year, but should I let them? How much might I expect to pay to have them do it for me, and can’t I just pick some investment funds and do this job myself? Advice fees: Should I let my financial adviser sort … Read more
Former chief scientific adviser says Britain could be up to a year away from a coronavirus vaccine after experts warned it could be slower to reach UK after Brexit Sir Mark Walport said the challenge is to make sure the vaccine is safe for use Said it was unlikely there would be a vaccine for … Read more
The UK’s chief scientific adviser today revealed that 60 per cent of the British population – around 40million people – need to catch coronavirus to develop ‘herd immunity’ – the Government’s controversial policy to stop it returning annually. Sir Patrick Vallance said millions fighting off the virus that has killed ten in Britain and almost 5,000 worldwide will … Read more
Ministerial adviser who confronted No10 chief Dominic Cummings over ‘unkind’ jibes during reshuffle is removed from her government post two weeks later Lynn Davidson has left her post as adviser to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace The ‘Spad’ had rebuked Dominic Cummings over lack of ‘kindness’ to staff Sajid Javid quit last month after ultimatum that … Read more
Boris Johnson’s chief adviser is accused of ‘major conflict of interest’ after taking £487,000 from luxury property developer while chairman of government affordable housing body Sir Edward Lister, 70, was paid the six-figures by Malaysian company EcoWorld Consultancy fee far exceeded salary of £68,000 as Chairman of Homes England He previously rebutted questions about the potential conflicts of … Read more
Dominic Cummings asked Boris Johnson to grant him special powers in Downing Street which have made him more powerful than the PM’s special advisers. The assistant to the Prime Minister is understood to have a document – signed by Mr Johnson – stating that he has control over certain government projects. The agreement has little … Read more
Boris Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds hires former ITN comms chief Sarah Vaughan-Brown as her ‘personal adviser’… with duties including walking Dilyn the dog Carrie Symonds has hired an experienced comms chief as her personal adviser Boris Johnson’s partner to be aided by ex-ITN spin doctor Sarah Vaughan-Brown She has been seen walking Dilyn the dog … Read more