Some £600m sitting in inactive bank accounts has gone to good causes since 2008, and the Government is thinking about extending this to investment funds, shares and insurance products.

Ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow, the FTSE 100 welcomed its sixth female chief executive this week as Milena Mondini de Focatiis was named new boss of insurance group Admiral.

These are difficult days. At times, it feels like the world is shuddering to a halt. There are fewer people as I wind my way to and from work every day and night on public transport.

Today is International Women's Day, a day where the achievements of women around the world are celebrated. It is also an occasion to look into why women don't invest as much as men.

We explain the challenges of staying invested during retirement, and offer a checklist on what to do in a market meltdown.

Although the FTSE 100 index rebounded yesterday - rising 2.8 per cent - it is still down 28.5 per cent since coronavirus fears really began to grip investors on February 24.

If ever there was a time when investors needed a hero, it's now. And among the stock market capitulation, a ray of light has arrived with the latest list of Dividend Heroes.

Dividend cuts are an inevitable consequence of the economy - both here and worldwide - sliding into recession in the coming months.

Five hugely experienced fund managers who passionately believe that stock markets reward long-term investors, however painful the present may be.

You can now put your money into an investment Isa wrapper, leave it in cash and invest it in stocks gradually over the course of the year. All the major fund supermarkets will allow you to hold cash.

The UK economy is highly likely to fall into a recession due to coronavirus. We look at funds to protect your wealth.

Anthony Bolton, who has been one of the UK's most successful investors over the last four decades, said he has returned to investing in a personal capacity.

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

A balanced portfolio has a mix of assets, all of which perform differently at varying stages of the economic cycle. All investors should ensure a good mix.

The board of the trust served a notice of termination to Invesco and Barnett 'following an extended period of underperformance', in a further blow to the manager.

These are investment trusts whose shares last week were trading at discounts to asset value in excess of 10 per cent. They are all trusts run by respectable investment houses.

Some sectors look good value for investors, while others will be best avoided.

The new 'full-fibre' networks will have the capacity to reach speeds of more than 1Gbps, which it is claimed could allow users to download an entire Game Of Thrones series in less than a minute.

The pound has now dropped to a six-month low against the euro and a two-year low against the dollar. And rates are likely to remain uncertain amid political and economic uncertainty.

The best time to book flights for Christmas is 13 weeks in advance - the last week of September - as travellers will get the best price for both flights and accommodation, according to Skyscanner.

Andrew Wylde and his wife Danielle, of Wallasey, Merseyside booked a one week holiday to Atlantica Holiday Village Kos with their six children in June 2019, hoping for a relaxing break.

Many families travelling abroad this half term will have fallen into a common currency trap that costs British holidaymakers a fortune every day.

A Lastminute customer has voiced his frustration after the booking site charged him twice for the same holiday - and haven't refunded him.

Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks posted a series of emotional photos to commemorate finishing treatment for stage three breast cancer a year ago, as she prepares to have her ovaries removed.

The scenes echo those from coronavirus-stricken cities in Spain and Italy, where locked down locals in Madrid, Milan and Rome pay tribute to their healthcare workers each evening

Jimmy Bartel is currently in COVID-19 lockdown with his two young sons. And on Thursday, the former AFL player, 36, shared an adorable picture of himself hugging Henley, one, and Aston, four.

The virus-carrier was reportedly one of 250 delegates at the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in central London, whose star speaker was Boris Johnson 's Buses Minister, Baroness Vere.

The food delivery services are being sued in a class action lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan for levying heavy commission fees on restaurants that lead to higher menu prices.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT GRIFFIN PARK: Joe Lolley certainly isn't melting in the intensifying heat of the Championship promotion race as Nottingham Forest ratcheted up the pressure on the top two.

The Reds announced the decision on Saturday, joining other Premier League sides in Newcastle, Spurs, Bournemouth and Norwich in using the government's job retention scheme.

PSG defender Marquinhos has revealed that team-mate Neymar had pre-planned his controversial celebration after they advanced against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Dietmar Hamann joined Liverpool in 1999 from Newcastle United for £8million. He went on to play a huge part in their 2001 treble winning side as well as their 2005 Champions League win.

The midfielder has been an important part of a Foxes side that before the coronavirus outbreak were sitting third in the Premier League table and heading towards a return to the Champions League.

Don Lemon, 53, is entrusting his fiancé Tim Malone to sell the luxurious pad. Malone laughed and admitted to DailyMail.com it was an easy decision for Lemon to give him the listing.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has decried protests staged inside the state's Capitol building last week, saying the event acted as a reminder of some of the most 'awful' parts of US history.

The 46-year-old ex-professional will amicably depart the Bet365 Stadium when the summer transfer window slams shut next month. Stoke are then expected to appoint a chief scout.

ON THE ROAD: Paul takes a quick glance at his watch and lets out a heavy sigh. 'A season or two ago, this place would have been rammed by now,' he says.

As a result of his support, Michu reached out to the Borussia Dortmund star to send him a signed Brugos jersey with Haaland's name on the back. 'Wow what a legend!!' Haaland responded.

Les Bleus are unbeaten in the tournament so far after wins against England and Italy at home but Wales lock Jake Ball has warned they are ready to make the most of a 'hostile' atmosphere in Cardiff.

If you're ever going to slip into the red, it will usually be over Christmas. The average household is expected to blow around £500 at this time of year, according to the British Retail Consortium.

IAN HERBERT AT THE OVAL: As if this desultory Ashes summer had not punished David Warner enough, there was to be yet another indignity: an infernal delay as he waited in hope for deliverance.

The 56-year old former QPR and Bristol Rovers striker previously worked with Celtic head of football operations Nicky Hammond when the pair were at West Bromwich Albion.

Vanessa Bryant filed the claim Friday, seeking damages for emotional distress and invasion of privacy, after deputies took pictures of the 'dead children, parents, and coaches' and shared them.

TOM FARMERY: For many it is a time to celebrate, rejoice and enjoy all that Christmas brings. The same can be said in the Premier League unless, of course, if you are bottom of the table.

Jane Fonda claims she received preferential treatment when she was arrested during a climate change protest because she is white and famous.

A new study shows that mature forests may absorb significantly less carbon dioxide than previously thought, suggesting that Earth may be closer to a climate change tipping point.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be nursing sore sore heads on Thursday's episode of This Morning, after a very boozy work Christmas party.

This Morning fans were left concerned when they noticed hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes were missing from the shows Christmas party.

The unknown youth believed to be from Crawley, West Sussex, took to Snapchat to post footage of himself bragging about stabbing a woman.

Snapchat users will be able to star in their own animated TV shows alongside their friends, after the social platform announced a new feature called Bitmoji TV.