Hand sanitiser sales surge 255% across Britain’s supermarkets on coronavirus fears

Sales of hand sanitiser in Britain’s supermarkets surged by 255 per cent last month, as hygiene-focused shoppers sought to stave off the novel coronavirus.  Cleaning product sales swelled by 10 per cent in February, while liquid soap sales increased by 7 per cent, new research from Kantar Wordpanel shows.  ‘It’s unsurprising to see shoppers prudently … Read more

14 tricky random interview questions and tips on how to tackle them 

While most recruiters ask straightforward questions to establish your expertise, career history and if you’re a good fit for the team, some ask curve-ball questions tough enough to fluster even the most prepared job seekers. How can you tackle these bizarre interview questions without showing how they intimidate you? And, if a recruiter asks a … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Lloyds will axe 780 full-time branch jobs, according to trade union Unite

Lloyds will axe 780 full-time branch jobs, according to trade union Unite By This Is Money Reporter Published: 11:46 GMT, 26 February 2020 | Updated: 11:58 GMT, 26 February 2020 Lloyds Banking Group is to axe 780 full-time jobs in its branches, according to trade union Unite. The High Street banking giant, which incorporates Lloyds, … Read more

City watchdog under fire over data breach

City watchdog under fire over data breach less than three weeks before Andrew Bailey takes over from Mark Carney at the Bank of England By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 23:46 GMT, 25 February 2020 | Updated: 00:34 GMT, 26 February 2020 The City regulator has reported itself to Britain’s data watchdog after … Read more

Flood victims homeless because insurers are quibbling over repairs 

Homeowners recovering from last year’s devastating floods are still fighting to secure insurance payouts while others are nowhere nearer moving back into their homes. As parts of Britain face record floods, Money Mail has spoken to families who are battling insurers up to four months after their homes were destroyed. Experts have criticised the ‘unhelpful … Read more

Should you be backing the wave of new firms pioneering a medical revolution?

It has been a rollercoaster ride for investors over the past few weeks as stock markets have felt the financial effects of coronavirus. But share price swings in response to the outbreak of the disease have also shone a light on some of the companies making incredible strides in healthcare. Novacyt, an Anglo-French biotechnology company that … Read more

New polymer £20 note that goes into circulation TODAY features JMW Turner’s self-portrait

The all-new polymer £20 note featuring one of Britain’s greatest artists JMW Turner has entered circulation and will soon be in tills and cashpoints across the country.  Bank of England bosses have hailed the new polymer note as the most secure it has ever produced, replacing the former £20 note featuring economist Adam Smith, which … Read more