Pension freedoms have given savers full access to their retirement savings from age 55 – but many people aged in their 40s now will have to wait an extra two years. On the Government’s current timetable, the age when you can start tapping your private savings will rise to 57 in 2028, though it has … Read more
Sick fraudsters have been branded ‘scum’ for seeking to cash in on the death of 17-year-old Olivia Alkir, who was killed in car crash caused by two boy racers. A fake crowdfunding page was set up less than 24 hours after Thomas Quick, 18, and a 17-year-old male – who cannot be named – were … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 100,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
If they ever bring back the TV programme Holidays From Hell, the start of this year would provide enough material for an entire series. Quarantined hotels, stranded cruise ships, flight cancellations and then an airline (Flybe) going bust – and it’s not even spring. With coronavirus continuing to spread, people are increasingly reluctant to travel, … Read more
Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash that will be unveiled in the next budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak will say millions who rely on cash will still have access Could include protecting existing cash machines & keeping them free-to-use Ministers will look at giving watchdogs new powers to … Read more
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Signs of life in the cash Isa market as rates finally perk up with one provider offering £500,000 in prizes By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 3 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 3 March 2020 Savers have been given a glimmer of hope with the launch of an easy-access cash … Read more
Our savings picks: This is Money’s five favourite best buy cash Isas By Lee Boyce for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 11:23 GMT, 17 December 2014 | Updated: 10:56 GMT, 11 February 2020 Every little helps: Savings rates might be low but at least an Isa means interest is tax-free Our assistant editor Lee Boyce picks his five … Read more
CASH IN THE ATTIC: Time is on my side, yes it is! The old music posters that can fetch £15k By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:01 GMT, 29 February 2020 Every week we give the low-down on the value of forgotten treasures that may … Read more
Propping up the bar at the Brewery Tap pub in the Hertfordshire village of Furneux Pelham, I see that a quiet revolution is taking place. After handing over my debit card, I am presented with a foaming pint of the local Mad Squirrel Sapling ale – along with four crisp £20 notes. I am raising … Read more