Keeping the over-70s indoors for a year would be an economic disaster
Breaking out official data for the over-70s is not possible, but given the triple lock, it’s hardly surprising that a...
Analysis
should we lift the lockdown to save the economy?
There were justifications for this in 1918. No vaccine was coming. Countries had to build herd immunity. This time there...
‘Stocks have plummeted so now I’m investing for my kids’
Parents have used the coronavirus stock market crash as a buying opportunity and put their children’s savings into shares despite the prospect...
Should investors ditch their ethics in pursuit of income?
Should you throw your ethics out the window? Dividend-paying stocks will turn heads for those seeking income, but, despite the current appeal,...
Rishi Sunak’s technology start-up fund could be a long-term winner
This may be the basis for an entrepreneurial wealth fund with the patience to thrive In most ways we hope...
Demand surges for electric clippers as the nation cuts its own hair
Two of the UK’s biggest electric clippers manufacturers have reported a surge in demand in recent weeks as the nation cuts...
A landlord’s guide to coronavirus: your questions answered
Cat Westerling, of estate agency Hamptons, said landlords could be classified as self-employed but it would depend on the level...
Gold not immune from the market crisis, investors warned
Investors who aim to protect their portfolios by buying more gold should consider alternatives because the price has already reached...
How to avoid getting into negative equity if house prices fall: the latest property advice
What if you have to move house? If you’re in negative equity and you can’t sit tight, your situation is more...
Five ways you can help the UK economy recover from coronavirus, while helping yourself
Don’t hoard your cash When claiming compensation for cancelled holidays and events, consider accepting a voucher to use later on...
