The coronavirus pandemic has continued to eat away at the finances of Britain’s poorest families, an economic think tank has warned. Families from lower-income groups have been left bearing the brunt of the struggling economy, with their outgoing costs outstripping any savings brought about by the current restrictions and leaving them with increasing debts. In comparison … Read more
Holidaymakers are out of pocket by an average of nearly £1,800 because airlines and travel companies have refused to give refunds for cancellations. Consumer groups have seen a surge in people making claims against companies or credit card providers because of COVID-related cancelled trips. On average, consumers are out of pocket by £1,781 because airlines … Read more
A coin from a rare batch in the year 2000 is being sold at auction for more than $4,000. Coin collectors are bidding for a unique $1 coin called a ‘mule’ through auction site The Purple Penny. The mule is a hybrid of a 10 cent piece and a $1 coin and was in production … Read more
Blameless victims of sophisticated bank scams are being left thousands of pounds out of pocket because of a refund ‘lottery’. Under rules which were introduced in May last year, banks are meant to refund fraud victims who have taken reasonable care to protect themselves. Yet firms continue to wriggle out of paying refunds and treat … Read more
THAT’S RICH! Disgraced fund boss Neil Woodford who left investors £450million out of pocket is back in business Neil Woodford was once described a the man who made Middle England rich He was forced to shut funds after putting 300,000 investors out of pocket The fund manager is now back in business again which has … Read more
Sony releases personal air conditioner that fits into a small pocket inside a t-shirt collar and is capable of lowering a person’s body surface temperature up to 23 degrees Fahrenheit Sony has released the Reon Pocket through online retailers in Japan The device is a personal air conditioner that fits into t-shirt collars The company … Read more
The majority of Britain has been stuck at home during lockdown and it could mean for many, they could see a hike in their household bills, perhaps due to more energy use or having to upgrade broadband. As restrictions ease, people will be likely to spend more of their cash at the local pub or … Read more
The NHS is considering branding Britain’s coronavirus contact tracing app ‘PPE in your pocket’ when it eventually launches. The marketing slogan will compare the app – once considered a vital part of the Test and Trace system that is now running without it – to protective equipment such as gloves and masks. And it could … Read more
Wedding venues could be breaking the law by exploiting unfair terms and conditions to avoid refunding couples for cancellations due to coronavirus, new research has revealed. Many frustrated couples are struggling to obtain refunds – often tens of thousands of pounds – from their wedding venue after the event had to be cancelled or postponed … Read more
Mother buys a £100 second-hand vending machine and makes her four children use pocket money earned through chores to pay for their snacks in a bid to cut down on junk food Sarah Balsdon, 29, from Northumberland, paid £100 for an old vending machine Mother-of-four makes her children use their pocket money for their snacks … Read more