Thousands of people now depend on others to do their shopping, withdraw cash and pay bills on their behalf because of the pandemic. But this has put them at a greater risk of fraud. Last year, there were 29,180 concerns raised over financial abuse, according to NHS records. And if …
Read More »Which online marketplace should you sell on? A guide for small firms
Online shopping has grown faster than ever this year in the coronavirus pandemic, driven by necessity as people were told to stay home But people aren’t just spending money to get goods delivered to their homes or collect because of Covid-19 restrictions, they are also opting to do so as popular …
Read More »BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE slips as US stimulus threatened with veto
BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE slips as US stimulus threatened with veto; British Land does deal with Allianz; Marston’s to operate 156 Brains’ pubs By This Is Money Published: 08:19, 23 December 2020 | Updated: 15:40, 23 December 2020 The FTSE is expected to head lower this morning as uncertainty over …
Read More »what does it mean for travel, shopping and refunds?
Tier 4 restrictions introduced just days before Christmas are causing chaos for consumers. From closed shops to fresh national and international travel bans, the new rules have a big effect on you and your money. We answer the most important questions. Can I go to shops to return unwanted items? …
Read More »Vauxhall in talks about producing electric vans in Britain
Vauxhall in talks about producing electric vans in Britain following calls from some of the country’s biggest fleet operators By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 22:37, 18 December 2020 Vauxhall is in talks about producing electric vans in Britain after calls from …
Read More »What’s the best way to get a Covid-19 test done before a flight?
Holidaymakers looking to get a last minute getaway in this year could be denied entry onto planes after not receiving Covid-19 test results back in time. In one example, Christine, was due to travel to Tenerife with her sister-in-law, Caroline, from Leeds Bradford airport on Thursday 5 December with Jet2 …
Read More »Christmas scams: Watch out for these DPD and Royal Mail dupes
The most vulnerable time of the year: Britons bombarded with fake emails as fraudsters impersonate DPD and Royal Mail to grab personal and card details Dozens of people have reported being sent a fake email claiming to be from DPD Another from Royal Mail also asks recipients to provide a …
Read More »Britain’s jobs outlook is the weakest in Europe, findings warn
The outlook for jobs in Britain is worst than in any other country in Europe and beyond, fresh data has revealed as the pandemic continues to hit people’s pockets and prospects. Jobs in hospitality and retail continue to be hammered by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic as sporadic lockdown …
Read More »Send loved ones a Christmas present to spend
Send loved ones a Christmas present to spend: Our top tips on how to give cash smartly and safely With fewer people visiting shops money is set to prove a popular Christmas gift Here we explain how you can send money securely this Christmas Some banks allow mobile customers to …
Read More »Royal Mail raising price of first-class stamp to 85p | Business
Royal Mail is raising the price of a first-class stamp by an inflation-busting 9p to 85p. That means prices will have jumped by 21% since March. As a result, a first-class stamp will cost more than double what it did in 2010. The increase will take effect on 1 January, …
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