Children’s minister Vicky Ford was blasted for ‘taking the credit’ for Marcus Rashford’s campaign for free school meals. The Tory minister said the Manchester United star’s successful campaign to pressure Prime Minister Boris Johnson into an embarrassing U-turn over the Government’s free school meals policy was ‘some really super work’. But she told Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna … Read more
More misery for half-a-million savers as Marcus Bank cuts its rate to 0.4% weeks after reopening its doors The bank reopened its doors in February paying 0.5% after closing them in June It shut after it was inundated by savers and risked breaching banking rules Move is a disappointment for those hoping its reintroduction would … Read more
Marcus Rashford’s work to end child food poverty has seen him recognised as the only male winner during the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2021. The Premier League footballer, 23, won the gong for ‘game changing man’ during the virtual ceremony on Thursday, joining a star-studded line-up of celebs and activists. Also celebrated on the … Read more
Footballer Marcus Rashford has been holding the government to account over its support for some of the UK’s poorest children during the pandemic. And the Premier League star, 23, has said he wants to end food poverty and give every child a fighting chance to beat the odds – just like he did when he … Read more
England footballer Marcus Rashford and climate activist Greta Thunberg have been awarded gold Blue Peter badges for having ‘accomplished great things, inspired a nation, saved a life or shown bravery and courage’. Rashford and Thunberg join a small list of people who have been presented with the coveted badge, including the Queen, Sir David Attenborough, … Read more
Rishi Sunak and Marcus Rashford have been included in Time magazine’s list of 100 young ’emerging leaders’ alongside other stars such as Dua Lipa and Florence Pugh. Time magazine launched the 100 Next list in 2019 to shine a spotlight on 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of ‘business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, … Read more
Rishi Sunak and Marcus Rashford have been included in Time magazine’s list of 100 young ’emerging leaders’ alongside other stars such as Dua Lipa and Florence Pugh. Time magazine launched the 100 Next list in 2019 to shine a spotlight on 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of ‘business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, … Read more
Marcus account by Goldman Sachs re-opens to new savers paying a top rate of 0.5% By Sylvia Morris For Daily Mail Published: 00:01 GMT, 10 February 2021 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 10 February 2021 The popular Marcus account by Goldman Sachs bank is re-opening to new savers from today. It will pay a top 0.5 … Read more
Have children been receiving school meals during the pandemic? Yes. The Government said schools in England should provide meal options for all eligible pupils, including vulnerable children and the children of key workers, regardless of whether they are being educated in the classroom or at home. Meals should be available free of charge to all … Read more
Parents will be able to claim food vouchers from next week after an outcry over paltry free school meal parcels forced another Government U-turn. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson today announced he would be reintroducing the £15 vouchers from January 18. He told MPs he was ‘absolutely disgusted’ by images shared by angry parents laying bare … Read more