M4 misery for thousands of drivers stuck in TWO-HOUR queues in stifling 83F heat

So much for the summer getaway! M4 misery for thousands of drivers stuck in TWO-HOUR queues in stifling 83F heat after lorry fire forces closure of major motorway in both directions Holidaymakers hoping for a prompt getaway ahead of weekend met with misery Both eastbound and westbound M4 carriageways between J14 and J15 closed  Travellers … Read more

More misery for embattled savers with rates at an all-time low

More misery for embattled savers with fewer accounts on offer and rates at an all-time low By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 20 April 2021 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 20 April 2021 Savers ave the choice of just 1,340 accounts while average rates have fallen yet again over the past year … Read more

Missing Sarm Heslop’s family’s misery at being unable to travel to US Virgin Islands to help search

The family and friends of missing British woman Sarm Heslop say they are devastated they cannot travel to the US Virgin Islands to help with her search. The 41-year-old from Southampton, Hampshire, went missing from a catamaran more than three weeks ago from the Siren Song, a vessel owned and operated by her US boyfriend … Read more

Council tax misery for millions: Families in more than 100 areas will see bill soar to £2,000

Householders in more than 100 districts will receive average bills of more than £2,000 next week as town halls put up council tax by 11 times the rate of inflation. Across England the average bill for a typical Band D home will be £1,898 – up £80 on last year, according to figures released yesterday. … Read more

Council tax misery for millions: Families in more than 100 areas will see bill soar to £2,000

Householders in more than 100 districts will receive average bills of more than £2,000 next week as town halls put up council tax by 11 times the rate of inflation. Across England the average bill for a typical Band D home will be £1,898 – up £80 on last year, according to figures released yesterday. … Read more

Financial misery stalks one in four households as money problems during pandemic are revealed

Financial misery stalks one in four households as the money problems facing millions during Covid-19 pandemic are revealed in new report Report by Financial Conduct Authority revealed extent of UK’s financial position Quarter of population would struggle with change such as £50 drop in income One in three households in the UK expect their income … Read more

UK weather: Britain on the brink of MORE flood misery

Parts of Britain face renewed flooding misery this week with gales and a week-long deluge of heavy rain expected as the freeze is set to give way to higher temperatures. The Met Office said early cloud, rain and hill snow were likely today for South West England along with Northern Ireland and Wales. It comes after … Read more

SIR PETER BOTTOMLEY: Ministers must act now to end the misery of fire-trap flats

Ministers must act now to end the misery of homeowners who are stuck with fire-trap flats, writes Father of the House of Commons SIR PETER BOTTOMLEY  By Sir Peter Bottomley For The Daily Mail Published: 22:29 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 3 January 2021 Hundreds of thousands of leaseholders face ruinous costs … Read more

Thousands of care home residents reunited with their loved-ones after months of Covid misery

Ministers were last night urged to stick to their promise of care home visits for all after thousands of joyful reunions over the festive period. Following a major Daily Mail Christmas campaign, residents in care homes have once again been allowed to hug their loved ones after being torn apart for nine months. But charities have … Read more

Boris Johnson warns No Deal now ‘very likely’ after plunging 38 million into Tier 3 lockdown misery

Britain faces the ‘bleakest of midwinters’ amid fears of a third national lockdown. Tier Three restrictions were extended yesterday so that two thirds of homes in England – and 38million people – can now expect to go into the new year under the toughest curbs. Swathes of the Home Counties will join London in the … Read more