Airports ‘will fail in weeks’ without cash injection for baggage firms, Government warned

Airports ‘will fail in weeks’ without cash injection for baggage firms, Government warned By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:57 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 28 March 2020 Airports will collapse within weeks without emergency funding for the firms that supply baggage handlers and refuel planes, the Government has been … Read more

How airlines are denying Britons cash refunds during coronavirus pandemic

Passengers across Britain are being denied cash refunds from airlines despite the Foreign Office travel ban amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens have got in touch with MailOnline over the past 24 hours saying they are only being offered the chance to rebook after their holidays were cancelled. Others have been unable to get through to … Read more

Fury as traffic wardens cash in on housebound Britons during coronavirus lockdown

Brits all over the country have been slapped with parking tickets, with traffic wardens accused of taking advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to hand out fines.   Motorists have reacted with fury after receiving penalties, with even NHS workers being hit with fines after working long shifts in the battle against the killer pandemic. Taking to … Read more

How could the Bank of England’s cheap cash affect savings rates?

Savers with memories of the aftermath of the financial crisis might have felt a sense of déjà vu after the Bank of England’s emergency press conference on 11 March. But while an emergency base rate cut of half a percentage point, followed by another one eight days later which took the bank rate to its … Read more

I booked my BA flights through a third party. Am I still able to get a voucher or a cash refund?

I was due to fly to Cambodia on 3 April. I booked the trip with travel agent TravelUp and the flights are with British Airways.  Due to the coronavirus, I am now longer able to travel, but BA still haven’t cancelled my flights.   Last week, I attempted to contact TravelUp and BA as well as … Read more

Battle to get your holiday cash back as travel shuts down

Holidaymakers face losing thousands of pounds as travel companies become overwhelmed by the effects of the coronavirus crisis.  Travellers fighting for refunds are being met with a chaotic response from airlines, hotels and tour operators.  Many are being told they won’t get their money back, despite airlines cancelling flights and Government advice against all non-essential … Read more

Stock market losses hit £793bn as Fed pledges unlimited emergency cash

Stock market losses reach £793bn as US Federal Reserve pledges unlimited emergency cash By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 22:08 GMT, 23 March 2020 More than £60billion was wiped off the stock market yesterday – taking total losses since the coronavirus pandemic hit to £793billion.  On … Read more

Contactless limit raised to £45 to help cut down on cash usage

Contactless limit raised to £45 in an effort to help customers cut down on cash usage By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 23 March 2020 Payment providers across the UK have upped their contactless payment limits to £45 Payment providers across the UK have … Read more

Tech firms cash in as office staff switch to working from home

Tech firms cash in as office staff switch to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 22:28 GMT, 20 March 2020 Technology companies are cashing in as millions of office staff switch to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.  … Read more