UK to launch ‘high risk’ science agency
The new agency will help “cement the UK’s position as a science superpower”, the government says....
‘We can’t get a refund for our flights’
Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund....
Slash business rates to save High Street, says Next boss
Boss Lord Wolfson says that unless rates are lowered, many shops will have to close unnecessarily....
Coronavirus: ‘No jab, no job’ policies may be legal for new hires
It may be legal to insist on vaccinations in new staff contracts, the justice secretary suggests....
Barclays profits hit by £4.8bn bad loan provisions
The bank reports a 30% drop in profits to £3.1bn for last year, having set aside huge sums for bad loans....
‘I’m paying £3,400 for student housing I can’t use’
Maya Cooper is one of the students collectively charged £1bn for accommodation they can’t use....
Broadband credit score mistake ‘cost me thousands’
Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years....
Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020
The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny....
Rent debt crisis ‘could lead to homelessness’
Half a million renters could lose their home without financial help, warn debt charities, lenders and landlords....
Phase out furlough gradually, Chancellor urged
The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says....