DAVID BLUNKETT slams government coronavirus briefings for ‘offering scant new information’

We all understand why the Government’s daily briefings are necessary – both to give the latest news and to reinforce key public safety messages.  However, I am beginning to feel their purpose has got lost.  They are becoming little more than a daily Sermon on the Mount, offering scant new information and, worse, often delivering … Read more

Scant consolation for savers as banks slashing savings rates

Scant consolation for savers as banks cut accounts within hours of the Bank of England slashing the base rate By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 23:37 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 23:51 GMT, 17 March 2020 Banks and building societies have been quick off the mark to slash savings rates. Within hours … Read more