Buy-to-let was one of Britain’s best-loved investments before crippling tax blows caused many landlords to lose interest. But now buy-to-let has been thrown a lifeline. Slashed stamp duty, better mortgage deals and new tax benefits all mean landlords are flocking back to the market. However, with unemployment predicted to soar […]
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One in three towns will switch to a 20mph speed limit as councils are favouring slower zones for residential areas, according to reports. With 30mph zones traditionally being used in built-up locations for the last 85 years, an increased number of motorists have already fallen foul of the lower limits […]
Thousands of Britons have had travel plans scuppered after the Government announced holidaymakers going to Spain – or are currently there – must quarantine for 14 days on their return. It’s another blow for the beleaguered travel industry, with many booking last minute sunshine trips to Spain or simply going […]
Astrazeneca paying up to £4.7bn for global rights to potential treatment for breast and lung cancer By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:59 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 21:59 BST, 27 July 2020 Astrazeneca will pay up to £4.7billion for the global rights to a potential treatment […]
Supermarkets face fresh challenge as Amazon announces that Prime customers can get their food shop delivered for no extra charge By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:58 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 01:13 BST, 28 July 2020 Supermarkets face a fresh challenge after Amazon announced that Prime customers […]
The recent stamp duty cut has given the housing market a boost and months of pent up demand may now finally be released. Estate agents are no doubt chomping at the bit to usher in a new rush of customers, none less so than the online agents such as PurpleBricks […]
A report this week that Britain alone will have 40 million electric vehicles on its roads in twenty years highlights why Tesla is now the world’s most valuable car company. A question still to be convincingly answered, though, is where the power to fuel mass adoption of electrical vehicles is […]
Energy bills are set to soar by £219m this summer as 125 fixed deals come to an end: We reveal the best tariffs on the market Millions of households will see their energy bills rocket by a collective £219m Some 125 fixed deals are set to finish at the end […]