Share tips to boost your Isa: MIDAS picks companies that can ride out shocks and deliver returns 

The FTSE 100 index of Britain’s biggest listed companies has slumped almost 30 per cent since the start of the year. The FTSE 250 index has been equally hammered and smaller AIM stocks are suffering badly, too. Coronavirus has panicked markets and the future seems more uncertain than ever, even as the Government, central banks and … Read more

How to boost your immune system to help fight off coronavirus

The bad news is that there is no magic pill or miracle broth that will ‘boost’ our immunity against coronavirus overnight. The good news is that there are many ways we can give our immune system the best possible chance of operating at its optimum level. When it comes to maintaining good health, the immune … Read more

Budget 2020: High earners get pension tax relief boost to help doctors

The Government is overhauling pension tax rules for higher earners to end a bitter dispute with doctors, who were turning down shifts to avoid shock bills. In a Budget aimed at tackling the coronavirus crisis – including a promise to give the NHS whatever resources it needs – the Chancellor said he would ensure staff … Read more

Cheers! Chancellor FREEZES tax on booze in major budget boost for pubs during coronavirus crisis 

Cheers! Chancellor FREEZES tax on beer, wine AND cider in major budget boost to stop pubs shutting during coronavirus crisis The Chancellor said he was abandoning a planned rise in duty on spirits  Sunak also revealed he would freeze the rates on beer, cider and wine as well Was among measures designed to immunise the … Read more

Small shareholders set for power boost 

Small shareholders set for power boost as shake-up may give investors a bigger say over fat-cat pay and takeover battles By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 Millions of small shareholders could be given more power to block takeovers and challenge fat-cat … Read more

Hong Kong gives £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy 

Hong Kong will give £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy Financial secretary Paul Chan announced the plan in the government’s budget The economy has suffered amid pro-democracy protests and coronavirus fears Chan announced the budget as democracy campaigners protested outside    By James Mills for MailOnline … Read more

Why you need to boost the prebiotics in your diet NOW – and the six foods to up your levels

An Australian nutritionist has explained the importance of prebiotics and revealed the top foods to include in your diet to improve your gut health. Sydney-based author and founder of Supercharged Food, Lee Holmes, says prebiotics assist with the growth of good gut bacteria, known as probiotics. On her blog Lee said without prebiotics, probiotics would … Read more

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War  Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more