business and finance Two in five drivers concerned about catching Covid-19 from petrol pumps By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:23:19 GMT With fuel pumps being handled throughout the pandemic, there are concerns amongst the motoring community about the safety of return to petrol stations in the aftermath of lockdown. Full Article
business and finance Best money management apps to keep track of your finances By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:23:35 GMT There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best. Full Article
business and finance How to work from home successfully: 10 tips from bosses By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:27:50 GMT The novelty of working from home may have worn off. How can you keep motivated? Here BBC Dragons and other work from home gurus offer tips to make remote working easier. Full Article
business and finance The small business coronavirus crisis survival guide By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:35:22 GMT Entrepreneur Andy Yates shares his tips for small businesses to adapt, innovate and come through the coronavirus crisis - and what some of the firms he is working with are doing. Full Article
business and finance PUNT OF THE WEEK: Mineral sand miner Base Resources By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:29:34 GMT An AIM-listed firm that mines mineral sands, which can be used in everyday products such as toothpaste, adhesives and paint, Base Resources is focused on Kenya and Madagascar. Full Article
business and finance RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:41:57 GMT Consumers will have had lots of time to mull over their prospective purchases. So, plenty to think about then, after Lexus took top honours in the latest Auto Express Driver Power poll. Full Article
business and finance Should we drop our offer on a house because of coronavirus? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:32:24 GMT We don't want to gazunder the seller, but also we don't want to harm our own finances and pay over the odds at a time of economic uncertainty. Full Article
business and finance Will I get flight compensation I'm due from Thomas Cook? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:36:05 GMT We had a 25 hour delay to Mexico, we applied for compensation and were told it was on its way via BACs, then a few days later Thomas Cook folded. Will I get it? Full Article
business and finance HETHERINGTON: Your £22,500 in cash deposits stinks of money laundering By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:20:11 GMT I have had my Barclays accounts since 2014, when I was a student, before moving to Gibraltar. My balances of almost £25,000 have been wiped clean by the bank, without notice. Full Article
business and finance Why did Lloyds Bank stop my cheque after 60 years of business? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:20:33 GMT I am a partner in my family's farming business. We received a cheque for £23,256 for shares in Dairy Crest. But after it was deposited in the business account, Lloyds Bank rejected it. Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Virgin Mobile made wrong call on phone bill when my partner died By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:19:21 GMT I asked Virgin if it would cancel my partner's phone if I sent it back. It said I couldn't cancel until December 2018 as it was in my name, so I would have to continue to pay for the two phones. Full Article
business and finance TONY HETHERINGTON: 'Car hire firm charged me an extra £75 for insurance' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:18 GMT My booking with OK Rent a Car at Malaga Airport included Collision Damage Waiver. But the agent told me my CDW was useless, and I needed to pay another €84 (about £75). Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Car insurance chaos left me with three policies (and drove me round the bend) By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:17:18 GMT The cost of my car insurance with More Than increased dramatically to £325. On a comparison site, I found More Than cover for £214. I chose this and paid by credit card. Full Article
business and finance I've accidentally under-egged annual mileage to our insurer: Do I need to confess? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:19:06 GMT I told my insurer that my annual mileage would be 8,000 but I think it will be 10,000 by the time I come to renew my policy. Should I tell my insurer? Will it want to up our premium? Full Article
business and finance Cancer put me out of work two years ago, what benefits can I claim? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:08:05 GMT I was diagnosed with a rare and incurable form of blood cancer that put me out of work two years ago, can I claim Employment Support Allowance or get any other help? Full Article
business and finance Dad passed away in South Africa and his partner has made off with the inheritance - what can we do? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:10:10 GMT My partner's father died in South Africa and his girlfriend has cut all ties with us after the funeral. We think she may have made of with the inheritance - what can we do? Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Ryanair didn't see fit to pay up after my eye injury By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:20:14 GMT My wife and I booked return flights from Luton to Tenerife with Ryanair for September. The cost was £369.24, plus £30 for reserved seats. On July 26 I was hit by a golf ball and suffered an eye injury. Full Article
business and finance Why can't I use Section 75 to make a claim when using a third party? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:25:01 GMT My hotel wasn't as described but I was told as I paid through a third party on my credit card, I am not liable to claim a refund through the Section 75 rule. Full Article
business and finance My son has £40,000 in student loan debt. How can I help him clear it? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:25:29 GMT My 22-year-old son graduated university last July and recently received his loan statement through the post. If I pay off the debt and he instead owes me the money what route could I go down? Full Article
business and finance TONY HETHERINGTON: This 'bricks and mortar' bond falls through cracks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:18:11 GMT My wife and I were looking at investing £20,000 and found the Investment Chronicle website offering a return of 38 per cent in 36 months. The company's website mentions the Daily Mail. Full Article
business and finance My late father left a plot of land in Florida but I'm struggling to claim it By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:58:57 GMT My sister and I are my late fathers executors and we have a UK grant of probate, however, this doesn't hold much weight in the US. What can we do? Full Article
business and finance Falkirk Council told me I must pay £14k for work on my £60k flat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:15:35 GMT Falkirk Council has decided to upgrade my block, there are four flats in the block and as I am the home owner it has been assessed that my share will be £14,000. Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Why does John Lewis keep sending me faulty iPads? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:26:03 GMT I bought an iPad from John Lewis in 2017. I started having problems, so they suggested I send it back. Unfortunately the company keeps sending reconditioned replacements. Full Article
business and finance How long notice does airline have to give for flight changes? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:47:29 GMT I was sent an e-ticket and when I printed it out, I realised my flights had been pushed back by 17 hours but KLM won't give me any compensation. What can I do to get my money back? Full Article
business and finance Virgin Media account charged me £100 after I closed it By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:36:53 GMT I decided to cancel my contract with Virgin Media and sign up to broadband with Plusnet. However, after this, I received a letter from Virgin saying I owe them nearly £100. What can I do? Full Article
business and finance TONY HETHERINGTON: Your piano is now fixed - no strings attached By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:28:35 GMT I used Anyvan Limited to move a piano from my house to my daughter's property, but it was damaged in transit. But Anyvan now says it only acts as an agent and accepts no liability. Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: HMRC wants me to pay £300 in tax for someone else's savings By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:30:40 GMT HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) claims that I have received untaxed interest of £2,640 from Secure Trust Bank and owe £300 income tax. Full Article
business and finance My wealthy mother is remarrying. Should she get a prenup? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:22:34 GMT My wealthy mother is engaged to remarry and my siblings and I are worried that if it doesn't work out a large part of our inheritance might be at risk. Full Article
business and finance Ten times you might be wrong about your consumer rights By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:46:42 GMT Our Consumer Fightback columnist is here to help you get a fair deal, but sometimes we get it wrong on what we think we are entitled to. Here are some common examples of misconceptions. Full Article
business and finance How the Consumer Rights Act protects you By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 09:11:51 GMT When you're making a complaint to a company, knowing your consumer law is important. This is what you need to know about what covers you now. Full Article
business and finance Can online firms really find out your new card details before you? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:11:00 GMT I recently obtained a new Visa debit card from Lloyds and went to update all my subscription services with the new details. When I went onto Now TV, I saw it already had them. Full Article
business and finance TONY HETHERINGTON: Sitting targets...how Orchid Mobility treats the elderly By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:07:10 GMT My elderly relatives are still owed £2,000 for a cancelled order. The company promised every week for three months that a cheque would be sent, but still haven't paid up. Can you help? Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Why won't my 'new for old' policy pay out for my brand-new Jag? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:18:12 GMT I bought a new Jaguar for £60,000 in 2017. In May this year I was involved in an accident. The garage gave an initial estimate for repairs of £25,563, but said there were likely to be further costs. Full Article
business and finance I'm no drug baron...I run a hair salon! TONY HETHERINGTON investigates By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 09:40:41 GMT I had a letter from HSBC saying it had decided to close my beauty salon's business account. I rang the bank and was asked to complete a lengthy online form, which I did as best I could. Full Article
business and finance Hotels.com said 'no deposit' but charged me €199 in pre-authorisation By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:03:18 GMT I booked a free cancellation hotel on Hotels.com which said no deposit would be taken. However, money was taken from my account as 'pre-authorisation'. Is the website in the wrong? Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Late husband's £110,000 Isa left me facing unfair tax bill By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:11:05 GMT My husband died in September 2016, after putting his affairs in order. In February 2017, Interactive Investor was instructed to transfer my late husband's shares Isa to mine. Full Article
business and finance My vet pulled my dog's claw out during grooming and then charged me for surgery - what can I do? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:36:08 GMT I took my dog Oliver George to the vet to have his nails clipped - but during treatment, his dewclaw was pulled leaving him needing surgery. Full Article
business and finance HETHERINGTON: Liongate Partners is a web of art, wine and Bitcoins By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:45:37 GMT You should look into Liongate Partners, which is being used to promote crypto currency trading. It promotes a company called DSTL which trades as daxpartners. Full Article
business and finance ALEX BRUMMER: FCA has been too slothful in acting on problem firms By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:43:24 GMT The Financial Conduct Authority was always going to be a bed of nails for Bank of England governor aspirant Andrew Bailey - and so it has proved. Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Why won't Tesco Bank do more to help a deaf person? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:44:47 GMT My Tesco credit card has been blocked since January. I am a deaf lip-reader so cannot contact the bank by phone. I wrote asking if we could communicate by different means but was refused. Full Article
business and finance Can my mother continue to pay my children's school fees now I have power of attorney? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:00:48 GMT I have taken over the management of my mother's finances under a power of attorney which she granted. She used to pay my children's school fees. Can I continue to make these payments? Full Article
business and finance What are your consumer rights on Black Friday? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:00:28 GMT Black Friday might be over-hyped, but there are still some great deals to be had. So if you are tempted, what should you look out for and what are your rights? Full Article
business and finance TONY HETHERINGTON: Watchdog is dead loss for victims of funeral scam By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:23:41 GMT I took out two Equitable Lifecare Limited funeral plans. The sales agent assured us repeatedly that we could cancel the plans at any time. I've tried to cancel them both but have had no reply. Full Article
business and finance Should I cancel my high-interest credit cards I no longer use? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:37:17 GMT Whether you've got a bad credit history or no credit history to speak of at all, you might find you are forced into applying for credit cards with higher interest rates. Full Article
business and finance ASK TONY: Foster child stole our credit cards now we're paying the price By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:54:25 GMT My wife and I have been foster carers for more than 11 years. In 2017 we fostered a teenage girl for three months. In July I discovered she had stolen two credit cards - Barclaycard and Creation. Full Article
business and finance Can I cancel my Sky direct debit as the bills are in my ex's name? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:17:40 GMT My ex moved out nine years ago but Sky refused to change the name of our TV and broadband account even though it changed the payment details. I am now moving. What can I do? Full Article
business and finance Should I put my parent's address on a credit card application when I'm a student? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:19:26 GMT I've lived at multiple addresses over the past few years, but consider my parents' home my 'permanent address', even though I'm at university for six months of the year now. What should I enter? Full Article
business and finance HETHERINGTON: Land Equity offers a 15% return in a year - beware By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 09:30:48 GMT Land Equity Limited is offering 15 per cent interest on a one-year investment in a Birmingham property development, can you investigate please? Full Article
business and finance ALEX BRUMMER: Labour's recipe for fiscal mayhem shows they have not learned the lessons of the 1970s By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:24:33 GMT Labour promises, such as free broadband and a pensions bailout for women born in the Fifties would eviscerate public finances, destroy our credit rating and lead to a run on the pound. Full Article
business and finance Why does having data turned on rinse the credit on my PAYG phone? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:32:05 GMT I bought a PAYG smartphone last week and have barely used it but I noticed that the credit has gone down. I read online it could be due to having my data switched on. Why is this? Full Article