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Looking a bit like Ben Gunn after a month of lockdown? The long and short of cutting your own hair By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 25 April 2020 After more than a month of lockdown, many of us are now starting to … Read more
University students across the country have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after being told they must still pay for their accommodation, despite not living there during lockdown. Some 74 per cent of students are still being charged rent despite the majority no longer being able to live in their university halls or … Read more
With the nation in lockdown, many of us have resorted to shopping online more – and not just the standard food shop. However, with that comes the concern that people may have to come into contact with their delivery drivers. While on the whole, efforts are being made to ensure the two metre distance remains … Read more
At the end of March, debt charity StepChange reported it had experienced the busiest days in its history over the previous three weeks, even busier than during the financial crisis. Britons are looking for help with their finances in record numbers as the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown of the country has seen huge numbers … Read more
In the last few weeks, I’ve been on a cooking expedition. I am the chef of the house anyway, batch making meals for my young daughter and baking healthy(ish) snacks – but this has been a different style of cooking. I have been raiding the freezer and cupboards to knock up an array of tasty … Read more
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
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
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
Millions of households are wondering how they will cope with a big drop in income because of measures prompted by the Covid-19 crisis. Exclusive figures for Money Mail today reveal that the average family will be left with little more than £1 a week to spare if they don’t adjust their spending habits after a … Read more
Millions of households owed BILLIONS after overpaying energy firms: As the coronavirus economic impact bites, here’s how to reclaim the money… The amount people are in credit by is up by £230m – equivalent to 13.5% People are encouraged to claim the money back if they are in need of funds We reveal how you … Read more