Liverpool ‘believe their plans to furlough staff were LEAKED by a Premier League rival’

Liverpool believe that details regarding their plans to place their staff on the government’s furlough scheme were leaked by a Premier League rival, according to The Athletic. The club announced earlier on Tuesday that they had reversed their decision to accept government funding after announcing on Saturday that they intended to take advantage of the … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown is costing Britain £2.4billion a DAY with young workers and women the worst hit

The astonishing cost of lockdown Britain was revealed last night. Experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic is costing the UK economy more than £2.4billion every single day. With millions of workers under orders to stay at home, a dramatic report estimated that the country’s output has been slashed by a staggering 31 per cent. Manufacturers, … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown is costing Britain £2.4billion a DAY with young workers and women the worst hit

The astonishing cost of lockdown Britain was revealed last night. Experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic is costing the UK economy more than £2.4billion every single day. With millions of workers under orders to stay at home, a dramatic report estimated that the country’s output has been slashed by a staggering 31 per cent. Manufacturers, … Read more

Rishi Sunak at war with Matt Hancock over best way out of coronavirus lockdown

Two of the most senior Ministers leading the Government response to the coronavirus crisis are locked in battle over when to lift the economically devastating lockdown. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made ‘robust’ representations to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, arguing that unless a path is mapped now for a swift return to normal economic activity it … Read more

Rishi Sunak at war with Matt Hancock over best way out of coronavirus lockdown

Two of the most senior Ministers leading the Government response to the coronavirus crisis are locked in battle over when to lift the economically devastating lockdown. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made ‘robust’ representations to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, arguing that unless a path is mapped now for a swift return to normal economic activity it … Read more

Mortgage holidays for 1million homeowners as banks approve breaks for cash-strapped Britons

Mortgage holidays for 1million homeowners as banks approve breaks for cash-strapped Britons struggling to meet payments during lockdown Banks have approved nearly one million mortgage holidays for homeowners Industry bombarded with requests since Rishi Sunak’s announcement last week Financial Conduct Authority also plan to require banks to introduce £500 interest-free overdrafts By Ben Wilkinson Money Mail … Read more

Mortgage holidays for 1million homeowners as banks approve breaks for cash-strapped Britons

Mortgage holidays for 1million homeowners as banks approve breaks for cash-strapped Britons struggling to meet payments during lockdown Banks have approved nearly one million mortgage holidays for homeowners Industry bombarded with requests since Rishi Sunak’s announcement last week Financial Conduct Authority also plan to require banks to introduce £500 interest-free overdrafts By Ben Wilkinson Money Mail … Read more

Rishi Sunak bans banks from charging rip-off loans to ailing firms amid coronavirus crisis

Rishi Sunak bans banks from charging rip-off loans to ailing firms as the chancellor steps in after lenders were accused of exploiting businesses Rishi Sunak is stepping in after lenders were said to be exploiting businesses  Banks allegedly turning down requests for Government cash support scheme Some have been telling companies they can get one … Read more

UK coronavirus bailout bill set to SOAR after firms ‘furlough half their staff’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will order banks to hand over loans to struggling firms as ‘one million businesses teeter on the brink of collapse’ because government backed schemes are not being passed on and companies ‘furlough half their staff’ New survey of business suggests there is a massive take up of furlough scheme Some 44 per … Read more

Second Clap for Carers to take place at 8pm tonight

Millions of Britons are set to join together this evening in the second weekly Clap for our Carers celebration.  Last week, people from around the country stood out on their doorsteps to clap for a minute as a thank you for the brave NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson was photographed … Read more