Between them, they have racked up nearly 130 years working in the City, managing investment funds worth billions of pounds on behalf of investors – through thick and thin. Five hugely experienced fund managers who passionately believe that stock markets reward long-term investors, however painful the present may be. We asked them for their views … Read more
Tube journeys fall 70% while trips on buses are down 40% as Britons work from home and avoid public transport during coronavirus outbreak Journeys on the Underground have fallen by 70 per cent on this time last year London commuters are also avoiding the bus, with 40 per cent fewer passengers The Government advised only … Read more
Which generation do YOU fall into? Graphic illustrating the age groups for Baby Boomers to Gen Z sparks debate – and people in their late 30s are NOT happy to be labelled ‘millennials’ Jeremy Vine sparked debate when he shared a graphic defining generations Baby Boomers were born between 1944-1964 and Gen X 1965-1979 Many … Read more
Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill – more than twice as long as the recommended 14-day isolation period Researchers collected respiratory samples from patients sickened in Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak They found the virus could live for up to 37 days in patients’ … Read more
Climber, 53, cheated death when an AVALANCHE cushioned his 600ft fall down a Scottish mountain Richard Tiplady, 53, who plunged 600ft down a mountain cheated death Injuries so severe rescuers said he looked like he was ‘savaged by mountain lion’ He underwent a two-hour operation at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle By Alex Ward … Read more
Parts of flood-hit Britain were today braced for three weeks’ worth of rain forecast to fall in less than 24 hours as forecasters warned of a threat to life from fast-flowing and deep floodwater. Heavy rain is expected for much of Wales and North West England between 3pm today and 12pm tomorrow with homes likely … Read more
The UK is set to be lashed by wet weather and faces potential flooding misery as some areas experiences a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours. 136 flood alerts have been put in place – mostly in the South – while the north has large yellow rain warnings for today before some respite on … Read more
Registrations of cars in February fell 2.9 per cent, the automotive industry has revealed today, thanks – in part – to confusion over whether to buy petrol, diesel, hybrids or electric. Some 79,594 new cars were bought in February compared with 81,969 during the same month in 2019, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers … Read more
Shares in ITV have dropped over 11 per cent after the media group warned its advertising revenue looks set to decline further, while posting a 4 per cent fall in viewing figures. The broadcaster revealed that the coronavirus outbreak had led to a number of travel companies halting their planned TV advertising campaigns with the … Read more
Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year. This means that households on standard variable tariffs will pay no more than £1,162 on their bills after the cap comes into effect in April – falling from £1,179. The bi-annual review of the cap by … Read more