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MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Kettle safety control maker Strix is boiling nicely By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:16 BST, 3 October 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 3 October 2020 The pandemic has accentuated our love of a cuppa. With more of us working from home, tea and coffee breaks are more … Read more
UK economy recovers more lost ground as it grew 5% in August – but economists warn over rest of the year The economy grew 5% in August, figures this week are expected to show Economists are becoming gloomier about the outlook for the rest of this year But they expect stronger growth in 2021 By … Read more
With Covid-19 forcing millions of people to work from home, cyber security – defending computer systems, networks, programs, devices and data from malicious cyber-attacks – has become a priority for workers and businesses alike. Even before coronavirus, there was already a massive growth in the number of people working online and the pandemic has speeded … Read more
Is this new ‘high-tech’ Britannia coin a golden opportunity as stocks slide? A new ‘high-tech’ Britannia gold coin is being launched this month Sales of earlier Britannias have more than trebled in the past six months The price of a Britannia coin is about £1,600, compared to £860 five years ago By Toby Walne for … Read more
Complaints over NS&I service keep pouring in as savers are hit with delays while rates tumble Customers say waiting times for calls to be answered are often up to an hour Some are also finding it difficult to register online after changes to bond prizes By Rachel Rickard Straus For The Mail On Sunday Published: … Read more
Tesco’s target of matching Aldi prices is paying off as its popularity among shoppers is on the rise Initiatives such as its Aldi Price Match promise ramped up its appeal, UBS said Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons are in better position since Covid started By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 BST, … Read more
Claim up to £10,000 grant to improve your home as new green home scheme opens for applications Applications for grants to make homes more eco-friendly are now open Grants worth up to £10,000 are being offered for a range of ‘primary’ projects The grants can cover two thirds of the total cost of the home … Read more
GCP INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS: The green fund with renewable flow of returns By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 3 October 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 3 October 2020 Income from savings and investments is in short supply as a result of widespread company dividend suspensions and low interest rates. But one … Read more
Banks set for ‘mass branch closures’ as pandemic pushes more people online 55 branches are being closed on average every month for the past five years Derek French says banks are keen to shrink their networks even further TSB is shutting 164 of its outlets due to a decline in customers using branches By Jeff … Read more
As Covid continues to wreak destruction on our finances… How can you help a friend facing money problems? They may seem stressed, have unopened bills or repeatedly ask for loans Raising the subject can be a minefield given that money remains a taboo But helping a friend who is struggling with money worries can be … Read more