Millions of travellers owed refunds for cancelled flights face months of chaos amid a crisis in the airline industry. Carriers and tour operators owe an estimated £7billion to holidaymakers whose trips have been ruined by the pandemic. Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days. However, the number of cancelled trips … Read more
“She posted on Instagram, she and Darcey and Billy were out last night, applauding our carers,” Ben read. And she wrote: “So much to be grateful for tonight. Derek is still with us but what a battle it is. “So grateful too for our amazing #nhs doing so much for Derek everyday – wonderful … Read more
Three quarters of landlords warn their tenants will fail to pay rent as coronavirus lockdown continues Seven in 10 landlords have been contacted by tenants worried about paying rent Five million privately rented households in the UK are affected by the crisis Unions call on the Government to ban future evictions based on rent arrears … Read more
One of the things I find fascinating about my job is how people can surprise you. Most of the time, human beings follow fairly predictable patterns of behaviour. We like to think we are unique but, actually, most of us have similar motivations, fears, worries, preoccupations and needs. Sometimes, however, people act out of character. … Read more
Samia Longchambon and husband Sylvian worked up a sweat on Wednesday as they took part in the one minute horse stance charity challenge. The actress, 37, and Dancing On Ice star, 39, were nominated to hold the low squat by pal Catherine Tyldesley. Samia took to Instagram to show off their efforts, which were made … Read more
Parents struggling in the coronavirus chaos find it hard to put money aside for kids as savings rates face hefty cuts By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 April 2020 Children’s savings rates are facing hefty cuts but there are still some generous Junior … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has seen a number of major events cancelled, including the Edinburgh Fringe festival, Glastonbury music festival and the Wimbledon tennis tournament. But a number of smaller events have also had to postpone and it leaves a number of questions marks if and how exhibitors will be refunded. For example, those who had booked … Read more
Passengers who have had flights cancelled during the coronavirus lockdown have been left fuming as airlines put up barriers to cash refunds they are entitled to. Many customers are waiting to receive hundreds, sometimes thousands, of pounds from airlines and travel firms who have cancelled trips thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Yet, they are discovering … Read more
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Banks are hardly covering themselves in glory as businesses and households struggle for survival – they MUST be working for us By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 21:58 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 21:58 BST, 4 April 2020 Our country’s banks, some rescued by us taxpayers in the 2008 … Read more
Working in an NHS hospital, you get used to gruelling 13-hour shifts that leave you wrung out from exhaustion. Yet somehow, even when things are difficult, my colleagues and I have always coped. Until now. A doctor on the frontline of Britain’s coronavirus response has shared their day-to-day experience as the number of cases in … Read more