Are you a saver or a spender? Spender. I’ve got a collection of circus and showbusiness books like Barnum & Bailey’s UK tour, 19th-century books, Dame Laura Knight paintings and The Grand Parade by Edward Seago. We’re insured, but I’ve never had faith in insurance companies. I had two generators catch […]
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‘People say, ‘you have a silver spoon in your mouth’, and yeah, I’ve got a whole set’
Harry Legge-Bourke grew up at Glanusk Park, a Welsh estate. Here, he enjoyed an “idyllic” childhood being taught to “ride, shoot, fish, gut a fish, pluck a pheasant”. His children, Lachlan, 17, and Serena, 12, have learnt the same skills: “Serena can back up the tractor as well as I […]
M&S’s tie-up with Ocado is the turning point I’ve been waiting for
As economic activity gathers pace, we desperately need biotech to pick up the baton as a string of companies and countries seek to develop a vaccine. To a degree though the science and logistics already has. Talk of a second wave as we move closer to winter should make us less fearful […]
Can I claim back VAT on the staycation I’ve already booked for August?
The tax that you pay in restaurants, hotels and attractions will be cut from 20pc to 5pc and those who have already purchased tickets or paid for accommodation may be able to get that money back. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, announced a six-month cut in VAT in a bid to […]
‘I’ve lost my job and am about to give birth’
It’s supposed to be one of the happiest times of your life, but for many women being pregnant and going on maternity leave during Covid-19 has turned into a nightmare. Hundreds are being told they’re losing their jobs while others are facing having to quit a career they love because […]
I’ve lost my job, how do I apply for Universal Credit?
The effects of coronavirus are taking their toll as millions of Britons could be out of a job if companies continue to be forced to drastically cut down costs. The Treasury is setting up a Job Retention Scheme to incentivise employers to keep as many employees on the payroll as […]