Big Ben may not chime in celebration, but to mark the UK leaving the European Union the Royal Mint is issuing three million new 50p coins on Friday. The seven-sided coin is being released on the day of our official departure – January 31 – and emblazoned on the tail …
Read More »IT and warehouse problems behind Asos as fashion retailer boasts £1bn sales
Asos smashes through £1bn in sales as the online fashion shop cashes in on Black Friday while putting IT and warehouse problems behind it The chairman of Asos is the former Royal Mail and ITV boss Adam Crozier The firm is headquartered in an Art Deco former cigarette factory in …
Read More »‘Throw your cards in’: Investors warned as Card Factory shares tumble
Shares in Card Factory have slumped after the group revealed it suffered a ‘challenging’ period of trading over Christmas and lowered its full-year earnings outlook. Blaming dwindling High Street footfall, the General Election and weak shopper sentiment, Card Factory said Christmas trading had been ‘softer’ than expected and revealed it …
Read More »Time to keep your pensions promise, Boris! PM pledged to help victims
Boris Johnson vowed to help victims of the £10 billion Government-sanctioned pension scams four years ago, Money Mail can today reveal — but as of yet his promises have proved empty. After meeting workers fleeced of their futures in the scandal, the now Prime Minister pledged to take up their …
Read More »New Tokyo 2020 Olympic coin launched: What are the most valuable 2012 London coins worth?
This year will see the Olympics head to Tokyo and with it, a new coin from the Royal Mint. It has unveiled several new coin designs which will appear throughout 2020, with the most notable one commemorating Team GB. However, in order to get access to obtain the coin – which …
Read More »Tesla’s new V3 faster charger in Park Royal can charge in 15 minutes
Tesla installs its 500th European Supercharger station in London and it can replenish electric car batteries in 15 MINUTES Park Royal service station in West London is the 500th EU Supercharger station There are now 4,700 individual Tesla chargers across 24 countries in Europe London destination is also the first outside …
Read More »MIDAS SHARE TIPS: The sectors and stocks set to benefit from the new Government
Financial markets have been pinning their hopes on a Conservative victory ever since the General Election was announced in late October. But even the most optimistic of City brokers did not expect Boris Johnson to romp home with the biggest Tory majority in more than 30 years. Their response? Exuberance, …
Read More »More Christmas chaos as UPS workers at Argos distribution site vote to strike over festive period
Christmas presents could be left sitting in warehouses as Argos workers vote to strike over festive period South Western Railway and English universities are also affected by strike action Barton, Staffordshire is the main distribution site for electrical items from Argos Unite regional officer: ‘The treatment of these workers has …
Read More »Analysts say millions of savers risk being ‘crushed’ if a Labour government is elected
Analysts say millions of savers with cash tied up in utilities, telecoms and banks risk being ‘crushed’ if a Labour government is elected By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:58, 2 December 2019 | Updated: 21:58, 2 December 2019 Millions of savers with cash tied up in utilities, …
Read More »On eve of Cyber Monday, crooks want to rip you off: Here’s how to spot 12 cyber scams of Christmas
The season of goodwill is upon us – and cyber criminals are rubbing their hands in anticipation at how to take advantage of our generous festive feelings. On the eve of Cyber Monday, the nation’s biggest online shopping day, The Mail on Sunday reveals the 12 online scams of Christmas …
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