RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: This is the police – step away from the Creme Egg… 

The judges of the prestigious Mind How You Go Awards have convened an emergency meeting over police handling of the coronavirus crisis. Since the announcement of the Government lockdown, nominations have been rolling in at an alarming rate.  Normally, they meet in December for a leisurely eight-hour lunch to decide the winners of the awards, … Read more

Cluckdown! Warning over surge in CHICKEN thefts after coronavirus panic buyers trigger egg shortage 

Britains are being warned to guard their chickens after reports of fowl being stolen amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Smallholding groups and hen charities say those who own birds should make sure they keep an eye on them after parts of Britain were hit by egg shortages. There have already been reports of birds being taken … Read more

Help to Buy Isa or Lifetime Isa… Where is best for your nest egg?

It’s not often the Government gives away free cash, but in the past five years aspiring homeowners have been offered two opportunities to earn generous bonuses on their tax-free savings.  Soaring house prices mean, for many, it will take years to save for a deposit – so it’s little wonder the Government launched the Help … Read more

He’s loving it! Rat hauling an Egg McMuffin in its mouth is New York’s latest subway rodent star

He’s loving it! Rat hauling an Egg McMuffin in its mouth is New York’s latest subway rodent star A rat was filmed Friday carrying an Egg McMuffin sandwich from McDonald’s in its mouth down a staircase into a subway station Clip shared by Twitter account Subway Creatures racked up over 5,000 views  Friday’s rat is … Read more

Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Andrew Manze album reviews: A real curate’s egg and an offer of favourites

Sheku Kanneh-Mason                            Elgar                           Decca, out Friday Rating: Andrew Manze                         Vaughan Williams                    … Read more

How to survive when markets turn savage: Three simple steps that will help protect your nest egg 

Markets started off believing that the coronavirus outbreak would be brief and contained, and the ill-effects would be eased by central banks or governments. Now, dealers and analysts are seeing a torrent of company reports laying bare the damage, either in terms of reduced demand in China and Asia, which has hit drinks giant Diageo, … Read more