Small firms still waiting for Barclays coronavirus loan payout

Barclays’ coronavirus lending meltdown continues into a second week, leaving cash-strapped businesses in despair By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:17 BST, 11 May 2020 | Updated: 08:36 BST, 12 May 2020 Barclays’ coronavirus lending meltdown has continued into its second week, leaving cash-strapped customers in despair.  A week after the launch of … Read more

The Beckhams risk fresh fury as report of ‘£10 MILLION bank loan to buy Miami penthouse’ emerges

On Friday, she abandoned plans to seek a government bailout to furlough 30 members of staff at her fashion brand following a major backlash.  And now Victoria Beckham, 46, and her husband David, 45, risk fresh money fury as a report which alleges they took out a £10 MILLION bank loan to buy their £18 … Read more

ASK TONY: Why was hard-up son charged £51 to delay car loan payments

My son has been laid off due to the coronavirus, so he contacted Suzuki Finance to arrange a one-month payment holiday. It agreed to this, but said it will charge him £51 for this month and for any subsequent months for which he may require a payment holiday; these fees will be added at the … Read more

Largest owner of Burger King franchises in US looks at applying for small businesses loan

The largest owner of Burger King franchises in United States has suggested it is looking at applying for a government loan meant for small businesses.  Carrols Restaurant Group, which boasts a $145 million credit line with Wells Fargo and 1,036 stores, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday.  ‘If necessary, repay indebtedness incurred pursuant … Read more

MARKET REPORT: £142m loan scam sends oil firm Lekoil nosediving 73%

The uncovering of an elaborate scam sent shares in AIM-listed Lekoil crashing to an all-time low. The oil company had been duped into believing it had secured a £142million loan from the Qatar Investment Authority, which it was going to put towards further drilling off the coast of Nigeria. So sure was it that it … Read more

Act now if your home loan deal ends in three months as getting a new deal will take longer

Act now if your home loan deal ends in three months as getting a new deal will take longer amid coronavirus crisis Up to 44% of borrowers could be missing out on big savings by failing to switch They are likely to be on their provider’s standard variable rate But it will take longer to … 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

German prince is accused of globetrotting to avoid re-paying his ex-wife’s £600,000 loan 

German prince is accused of globetrotting between his flat in Knightsbridge and mansion in Uruguay to avoid re-paying his ex-wife’s £600,000 loan Casimir Zu Sayn-WittgensteinSayn is being sued by ex-wife Corinna over a loan The judge ruled that Prince Casimir could be served with the documents by ‘alternative’ electronic means, and should now be aware … Read more

Concern over qualifying for Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

The Government’s small business coronavirus rescue loans were launched today, but some entrepreneurs say they are confused as to whether they can get help. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme was announced in the Budget and beefed up last week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to sums of up to £5million, and is available through the British … Read more

Ailing retailer Laura Ashley seeks further £15m rescue loan just weeks after emergency funding deal

Ailing retailer Laura Ashley seeks further £15m rescue loan just weeks after emergency funding deal It was saved from collapse last month by £20m lifeline from US bank Wells Fargo It  said it is ‘in advanced discussions with a third-party lender’  But there are fears of the impact of coronavirus  By Daily Mail City & … Read more