Travel firms try to charge fees and taxes over cancelled holidays

Desperate travel firms are attempting to claw money back from holidaymakers by charging ‘monstrous’ cancellation fees. Others are claiming their small print means part of the holiday is ‘non-refundable’, even when the customer is entitled to a full refund by law. Last week Money Mail exposed how airlines and travel agents are using underhand tactics … Read more

Nobel-winning economist says US ‘will have a Great Depression’ if Trump is in charge 

Nobel prize-winning economist slams Trump’s handling of the coronavirus as making the US look like a ‘third world’ country – and warns of a ‘Great Depression’ if president stays in charge Joseph Stiglitz delivered the harsh criticism of President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis while describing how Americans had been impacted  ‘The numbers turning … Read more

Self-employed caught out by the ‘loan charge’ are still chased by the taxman despite coronavirus

Self-employed workers caught out by the controversial ‘loan charge’ are still being chased by the taxman during the coronavirus lockdown, despite many having lost work. HM Revenue & Customs recently announced that it will not collect debts from businesses or self-employed people who find themselves in financial difficulties due to the coronavirus lockdown.    But the … Read more

Tony Blair calls for senior minister to be put in charge of mass coronavirus testing

Tony Blair calls for senior minister to be put in charge of mass coronavirus testing as pandemic approaches peak in the UK Former PM Tony Blair demands Government minister takes charge of virus tests Mr Blair’s intervention came amid concern over if UK will meet its testing goal The Government has set a target of … Read more

Michelle Bridges is ‘looking forward’ after split and driving charge

‘No looking back!’ Michelle Bridges shares an uplifting message with fans as she self-isolates with son Axel – after her split from Steve ‘Commando’ Willis and drink driving charge By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:38 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 10:38 GMT, 28 March 2020 Michelle Bridges appears to be in … Read more

Liam Gallagher’s son Gene, 18, arrives at court to face affray charge over ‘late-night fight’

Liam Gallagher’s son Gene, 18, Ringo Starr’s grandson Sonny Starkey and model friend, both 19, apply to have assault and affray charges thrown out after staff member was ‘racially abused’ during ‘fight’ at Tesco Express Gene Gallagher, Sonny Starkey appeared in Crown Court today with Noah Ponte They pleaded not guilty at magistrates last month … Read more

Why did a ‘fee-free’ Klarna purchase of a vacuum cleaner land me with a £2.65 charge?

A shopper who used buy now, pay later service Klarna for a £199 vacuum cleaner in three ‘interest-free’ instalments was left confused after he was charged an extra 4.5 per cent for paying with a credit card. John Hitchin, 61, from Cambridgeshire, bought a cordless vacuum cleaner from Vax on 28 January and chose to … Read more

London’s Congestion Charge Zone to have a 20mph speed limit from next week

Roads within the London Congestion Charge Zone will have a 20mph speed limit from Monday 2 March as part of the Mayor’s efforts to cut road deaths and serious injuries in the capital, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed today. All 5.5 miles of roads within the charging zone – which covers the same roads … Read more