Spike in older drivers giving up licences since Prince Philip’s Sandringham crash

There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed  – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more

Most insurance won’t pay out for coronavirus – can you still protect yourself if things go wrong?

I’m self-employed and the coronavirus has made me concerned about the risk of falling ill, not being able to work and struggling to pay my bills. I don’t have any financial support from an employer and unfortunately don’t qualify for any of the government help via the new self-employment income support scheme. Should I be … Read more

Most insurance won’t pay out for coronavirus – can you still protect yourself if things go wrong?

I’m self-employed and the coronavirus has made me concerned about the risk of falling ill, not being able to work and struggling to pay my bills. I don’t have any financial support from an employer and unfortunately don’t qualify for any of the government help via the new self-employment income support scheme. Should I be … Read more

Energy usage has risen by 17% since lockdown: We reveal the top tips to keep your bills down

Households are using 17 per cent more electricity since Britain went into coronavirus pandemic lockdown, new data suggests. The biggest change in usage is at lunchtime when homes use 27 per cent more energy than usual at 1pm, according to Bulb Energy. The energy supplier analysed how electricity use has changed since lockdown began, using … Read more

Problems started emerging in the stock market back in the 1980s, says AJ Bell’s RUSS MOULD

The last few weeks have thrown financial markets into disarray and left investors deeply concerned about what their future returns might look like. This is Money has examined why investors should consider revising minimum planned investment terms from five to at least 10 years. Here, AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould reveals in detail how … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: IMF boss Kristalina Georgieva fails political test

ALEX BRUMMER: IMF boss Kristalina Georgieva revisiting Brexit during coronavirus crisis suggests she hasn’t quite washed away her EU past By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:30 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:37 BST, 16 April 2020 The International Monetary Fund deserves credit for not holding back on highlighting the stunning £7 … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Informa eyes £1bn cash call as virus cuts deep

MARKET REPORT: Exhibitions and events organiser Informa goes cap in hand to investors to raise as much as £1bn to weather coronavirus pandemic By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:29 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 16 April 2020 Exhibitions and events organiser Informa has gone cap in hand to investors … Read more