Mortgage holidays have been extended – how does it work and what will it cost you?

The Government has announced that struggling homeowners can now apply for a further three month mortgage holiday. The scheme, which was initially set up in March, has been extended so that the deadline for applying is now 31 October, with borrowers eligible for a break of up to six months.  Homeowners will now also be … Read more

Bailed-out businesses face dividend ban as loans size is extended

Bailed-out businesses face dividend ban and limits on executive pay as the Government QUADRUPLES the size of coronavirus loans to £200m Maximum loans available to large companies to increase from £50m to £200m But firms taking them up will have to stop paying dividends They will also face limitations on executive pay, bonuses and share … Read more

House prices to fall 7% this year as lockdown is extended

House prices now predicted to fall 7% this year thanks to coronavirus lockdown and much of the decline has already taken place, estate agent says By Camilla Canocchi for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 18:09 BST, 12 May 2020 | Updated: 18:09 BST, 12 May 2020 Property prices are forecast to fall 7 per cent this year as … Read more

Britney Spears’ conservatorship is ‘extended until at LEAST the end of August because of COVID-19’

Much of the world remains in lockdown in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. And, Britney Spears’ conservatorship has reportedly been extended until at LEAST the end of August, because of COVID-19. The news comes after the superstar singer, 38, revealed that she accidentally burned down her home gym with two candles.  Update! Britney … Read more

UK Airline industry wants wage subsidy scheme extended

Britain’s airline industry urging Government to extend £40bn wage subsidy scheme as it warns of a ‘cash crisis’ By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:55 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 26 April 2020 Britain’s airline industry is urging the Government to extend the £40 billion wage subsidy scheme as it … Read more

Coronavirus total isolation ‘shielding’ should be extended to over-60s, experts warn

Coronavirus total isolation should be extended to over-60s as well as over-70s, experts warn Scientists found people in their 60s also at high risk from the novel coronavirus Professor Majeed said over 60s should be ‘particularly stringent’ with measures   Government guidance suggests those aged over 70 should be more careful  Guidance also applies to those … Read more

DFS Furniture plans to tap shareholders for cash to get it through extended coronavirus lockdown

DFS enjoys a sales rise thanks to people seeking to spruce up their living rooms during lockdown as the sofa retailer lines up fresh finance DFS  considering issuing new shares worth just under 20% of its existing capital It said it is also close to secure an additional £60-£70million from its banks  Online sales up more … Read more

Samantha Armytage FINALLY returns to Sunrise after extended leave health battle

Samantha Armytage FINALLY returns to Sunrise after taking more than a month off work to fight a ‘respiratory infection’ By Joshua Fox and Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:55 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 19 April 2020 It was business as usual for Samantha Armytage on Monday morning.  The 43-year-old … Read more

Initiative aimed at improving financial education among young children extended online

Initiative aimed at improving financial education among young children extended online in response to coronavirus school closures By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:54 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:21 BST, 18 April 2020 An initiative aimed at improving financial education among young children will be extended online this week in response … Read more