Foreign holidays have been dealt a fresh blow after British Airways scrapped more summer flights. Passengers were left dismayed by the latest round of cancellations that include trips in July and August – after overseas travel is scheduled to resume on May 17. Europe is grappling with surging cases and yesterday a UK health minister … Read more
Several energy suppliers are at risk of collapse after struggling to pay back cash owed to distribution networks, a source from a challenger supplier has told This is Money exclusively. Those who owe money to the networks also have to pay a hefty 8 per cent interest on top of their original bill, leaving some … Read more
Spending more than an hour a day watching programmes on devices may increase the risk that toddlers will have emotional and behavioural issues, a study has warned. These issues include hyperactivity, poor concentration, short attention spans and trouble connecting with other children and forging friendships. The researchers have speculated that devices are reducing the time that children … Read more
Spanish regulators BAN £51 nasal spray that studies show may cut the risk of catching Covid ‘because there is no proof it is safe’ Taffix’s nasal spray product is sold in packs of four for as much as £51 on Amazon But the Spanish medicines agency has withdrawn the product from shelves They say there … Read more
Spanish regulators BAN £51 nasal spray that studies show may cut the risk of catching Covid ‘because there is no proof it is safe’ Taffix’s nasal spray product is sold in packs of four for as much as £51 on Amazon But the Spanish medicines agency has withdrawn the product from shelves They say there … Read more
Top banks accused of leaving vulnerable customers at risk of fraud after failing to implement vital safeguards TSB, Virgin Money and Metro Bank are among those criticised for not using confirmation of payee checks, which were introduced by most rivals last year They aim to stop fraudsters from pretending to be someone else and tricking … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon warned Rangers fans they were ‘risking their lives’ as they gathered in their thousands to celebrate their side’s first Scottish Premiership title in a decade. The Gers clinched their 55th championship when rivals Celtic could only manage a 0-0 draw away at Dundee United. Despite warnings from Saturday when they partied in the … Read more
Allergy risk of your baby’s smooth skin: Weekly moisturising could lead to food intolerance, new study finds Moisturising babies after bath could increase risk of developing food allergies Babies who had moisturiser once a week 20 per cent more likely to get allergies This likelihood increased by a fifth for every additional application, study found … Read more
The most startling number in the Budget is tucked away at the back of the Red Book. It reveals that, in the current fiscal year, which ends on April 5, the Government had to raise £483.5billion, a sum representing almost a quarter of national output. Next year it has to find a further £297.7billion. That … Read more
Schools are at risk of succumbing to ‘mask anarchy’ because of weak rules about the use of face coverings, ministers were warned today. Secondary school pupils have been told to cover their faces in classes when they return to lessons from Monday. But the rule change – which has sparked some controversy among parents – … Read more