In a joint statement, the British Property Federation, British Retail Consortium, UK Hospitality, ukactive and Revo said: “Without urgent action on rents, many otherwise viable businesses are, through not fault of their own, at imminent risk of failure. “Where both landlord and tenant are able to cover at least 50pc […]
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You’re squeezed into a two-bed flat in London, but you’re working from home. So, would it make financial sense to move north for a bigger home, and a better lifestyle? According to estate agents, the search is on for homes across the north of England, from Chester to the Lake […]
China to start work on Hong Kong security bills June 18
BEIJING — China will hammer out the details of pending national security laws to be imposed on Hong Kong starting June 18 amid protests in the territory over fears that the legislation will imperil civil liberties. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress — the country’s parliament — decided the […]
Laos’ debt woes worsen as bills for China-funded dams loom
BANGKOK — COVID-19 has rattled Laos’ debut in selling a U.S. dollar bond in international markets, adding pressure on a country whose “Wild West of dam building” splurge has put it in a precarious repayment situation, especially in regard to China, its leading lender. Sources familiar with the banking system […]
Lloyds’ online banking customers face meltdown on ‘bills day’
Scores of people have been unable to login to their online and mobile banking at Lloyds Group, Britain’s largest retail bank, on the first day of the month – “bills day”. The unresolved technical issue means many are unable to make vital monthly mortgage payments and pay for other fixed […]
Emergency pension extension to stop NHS workers being hit by huge tax bills
The Government has extended a tax deadline to stop NHS workers sleepwalking into giant tax bills while on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus. Doctors who are taking on extra shifts during the pandemic were at risk of ending up out of pocket because of continuing issues with the […]
Can I get help to pay rent? What coronavirus means for your mortgage, energy bills and living costs
The coronavirus outbreak has left many people facing a significant loss of income. Some are unable to work due to illness, but many more will struggle to maintain their current earnings as the economy shuts down. Self-employed people and those on low incomes will be most affected as the Government has advised […]