Boris Johnson boosts hopes of a Brexit breakthrough in EU trade talks as deadline looms 

‘There’s every chance of getting a deal’: Boris Johnson boosts hopes of a Brexit breakthrough in EU trade talks as deadline looms Prime Minister ditched his warning that No Deal is most likely Brexit outcome   MPs and peers will rise for the Christmas recess today but could be recalled  Government has drafted plans to fast-track … Read more

Chaos as banks shut expats’ accounts as end of Brexit transition looms

Chaos as banks shut expats’ accounts amid fears over restrictions after Brexit transition ends on January 1 UK banks will have to abide by new rules after the end of Brexit transition period  They will lose EU ‘passporting’ rights from Dec 31, prompting service shake-up Banks have told British expats in Europe that their accounts … Read more

Business leaders panic and Morgan Stanley shifts assets to Frankfurt as a No Deal Brexit looms

Business leaders were sweating last night as the prospects of a No Deal Brexit increased dramatically. Top bosses urged ministers to ‘leave no stone unturned in search of a deal’. It came as bank Morgan Stanley dealt another blow to Britain’s post-Brexit prospects, becoming the latest Wall Street lender to shift chunks of its assets … Read more

BT staff head for strike as new Winter of Discontent looms

BT staff head for national strike – as new Winter of Discontent looms: Rolls-Royce, British Gas and BA also face strife over cuts in pay and jobs By Harriet Dennys And Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 23:43 GMT, 5 December 2020 Thousands of BT employees are … Read more

Coronavirus: Bars and restaurants in England busy as lockdown looms

Diners rush to bars and restaurants to enjoy the ‘last supper’ as second coronavirus lockdown looms Establishments told to close from Thursday unless operating a takeaway service  Restaurants and bars have seen a surge in customer numbers as lockdown looms Recent announcement was met with enthusiasm to embrace whatever is allowed By Raven Saunt For Mailonline … Read more

M&S shoppers can book timed slots to do their food shop as new lockdown looms

Shoppers at Marks & Spencer can now jump the lockdown supermarket queue by booking a timed slot to enter the chain’s food halls. With lockdown two starting on Thursday amid plunging temperatures, dismal scenes of supermarket queues and already booked out online delivery slots look set to become all too familiar once again. Dubbed ‘Sparks … Read more

Deadline looms for homebuyers to save thousands in tax

Those who want to move home and avoid paying thousands of pounds in stamp duty need to begin their search as soon as possible By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 Those who want to move home and avoid paying thousands of … Read more

Petrol prices will drop before Christmas but a fuel duty raise looms

Three months of consecutive petrol price hikes have come to an end, with motorists set to benefit from stabling pump prices in October, according to a market report. In September, unleaded prices fell a fraction – 0.17p – on average to 114.61p per litre, while diesel dropped from 118.43p to 118.10p-a-litre, says RAC’s Fuel Watch … Read more

Enough! We mums refuse to be second wave slaves, ESTHER WALKER pleads as a new lockdown looms

They’re back at school. Phew. Perhaps you’re finding, like me, that life is slowly starting to return to something like normal. Homework is a walk in the park when compared with home-schooling. And yet, it’s not quite the same. For many of our children, education is no longer full-time, with pupils being sent home at … Read more

Boost for Brexit talks after both sides make key concessions as deadline looms

Brexit trade talks could enter their final stages this week after both sides made key concessions. If the latest round of discussions – which begin tomorrow – goes well, it is expected that negotiators will begin the process to finalise a deal. However, doubts still linger in Brussels, with EU leaders and diplomats accusing London … Read more