Shutting down businesses and social distancing during a pandemic 'HELP the economy long term'

3 hours ago | Daily Mail

Researchers with the Federal Reserve bank examined the impact of quarantines, social isolation, and business closings in the aftermath of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic.
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Banks warned: Axe bonuses and dividends

7 hours ago | Daily Mail

Barclays' boss Jes Staley took home £5.9m last year, Lloyds' Antonio Horta Osorio received £4.7m, RBS's Alison Rose bagged £1.4m for her first two months in the job.
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To help fight Covid-19 the Bank of England must commit to direct monetary financing

8 hours ago | Positive Money

The Bank of England is indirectly financing the Treasury's spending on the response to Covid-19. We welcome this development, but further transparency is needed. Now is the...
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How being with the same bank for 20 years could lock you out of savings deals

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

Savers who have held the same bank account for more than 20 years could find themselves locked out of top savings deals, because their bank refuses to allow applicants to...
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Building society brings hope to rural areas - including Wensleydale

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

Newcastle's bold move follows in the wake of last week's decision by Lloyds Banking Group to cull a further 56 branches across its Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands.
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What is Zeux: Can you trust this firm's Tube adverts offering a 5% 'savings' rate?

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

It is billed as a 'fixed-rate product' and says people should not 'accept the low saving interest rates your bank offers you'.
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Banks still letting savers down with cuts on variable-rate accounts

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

The link between the Bank of England's base rate - which will stay at 0.75 per cent at least for the next few months - and what you can earn with an easy-access account has...
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RBS's digital bank Bo tells customers to shred their cards

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

Bo is reissuing debit cards to more than 6,000 of its customers who signed up to the app before January 3. It is the latest hurdle for the bank, which is set to lose its chief...
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Coronavirus and volunteering: how can I help in the UK?

13 hours ago | The Guardian

From lending a hand to local charities to bolstering the efforts of the NHS, there are many ways to get involved All our coronavirus coverage I want to help. Where can I find...
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The Food Bank Diary | March

14 hours ago | Liverpool Express

Food banks are sadly becoming an important - and vital - part of our communities in Liverpool. For the next 12 months, Liverpool City Council's Communications team will be...
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Man Utd set to be offered player-plus-cash deal by Juventus for Paul Pogba

Manchester United are set to be offered a player-plus-cash deal by Juventus for Paul Pogba with the coronavirus outbreak likely to see swap transfers become the norm. Read more ...

Jon Bon Jovi believes teenage son Jacob ‘has mild version' of coronavirus...

Jon Bon Jovi revealed his son Jacob ‘had a mild version of coronavirus' Jon Bon Jovi believes his son, Jacob, has a ‘mild version' of coronavirus . The Livin' On A Prayer star... Read more ...

Four dead on cruise ship stranded by Covid-19 outbreak with 220 Brits on board

More than 200 Brits are trapped on board the MS Zaandam cruise liner, off the coast of Panama, after four elderly passengers died amid a coronavirus outbreak onboard Read more ...

Billy Connolly reveals which actor he wants to play him in biopic after...

BILLY CONNOLLY has revealed which actor he would like to play him in a movie about his life after making a sad announcement about his Parkinson's disease. Read more ...

Internet users share hilarious memes as Boris Johnson tests positive for...

Social media users have reacted with humour to the announcement that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has contracted Covid-19 and is now in self-isolation in his flat over Number... Read more ...

Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Al and Priya get passionate, plus Mandy...

This is the moment when Emmerdale cuts back to three episodes per week as it tries to eke out the drama until the early summer. So, you can catch the soap each Monday... Read more ...

Man Utd have made Donny van de Beek transfer offer as Red Devils look to...

Manchester United have made a late bid to sign Donny van de Beek in an attempt to beat Real Madrid to signing the Ajax star. Read more ...

Frank Lampard completes sensational return to Chelsea as manager

Frank Lampard has been unveiled as Chelsea's new manager, sealing a fairytale return for the club's all-time record goalscorer and greatest-ever player. 'I am immensely proud,'... Read more ...

Piers Morgan ready to be PM as Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Piers is putting his hand up for the PM's role Piers Morgan has joked he's ready for the Prime Minster's job as Boris Johnson today tested positive for coronavirus . It comes... Read more ...

Liverpool vs Southampton - Premier League 2019/20: Live score and updates

Liverpool host Southampton this afternoon with Jurgen Klopp's men looking to continue their unbeaten run. Follow along for live updates of that clash and all the 3pm kick-offs. Read more ...