Police in Hong Kong arrest 14 pro-democracy politicians, media tycoon and activists – including an 81 year old – on charges of joining unlawful protests last year Pro-democracy activists are arrested on charges of joining ‘unlawful protests At least 14 advocates have been arrested including media tycoon Jimmy Lai Ex-parliamentarian Martin Lee, 81, has also … Read more
Nine High Street banks and building societies have pledged support for overdraft customers after Money Mail demanded action. We called on banks last week to halt overdraft charges for households struggling in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. With the cost of borrowing at a record low, we asked them to postpone planned fee hikes … Read more
Money Mail today calls on the big banks to put off overdraft charge hikes and waive fees as the nation battles deadly coronavirus. High-Street banks are poised to increase interest rates to as much as 50 per cent, which means many struggling households will have to pay more to borrow. This is despite the fact … Read more
Lenders cash in on coronavirus: HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank increase overdraft charges up to 39.9% amid crisis while Halifax and Lloyds are set to do same next month Rates on 3-year loans have gone up since December, with some of cheapest offers withdrawn in recent days Overdraft rates will quadruple in some cases … Read more
If you get injured or rapidly fall ill the chances are you will have to pay your local accident and emergency department a visit to receive immediate care. Many are left with no option but to drive themselves or have a friend, relative or loved one transport them to their nearest hospital – and analysis … Read more
Airlines under pressure to scrap ‘ludicrous and unfair’ charges of up to £160 for changing the name on tickets Civil Aviation Authority is calling on airlines to make booking terms ‘transparent’ It says carriers are charging ‘significant amounts’ to correct simple mistakes Which? found that Ryanair charges up to £160 to tweak the name on … Read more