Most of us who regularly use car hire companies are bound to have been on the receiving end of their overcharging at one time or another. And, as Money Mail readers well know, the odds are stacked against us. However, I have just chalked up a rare victory. It took me countless emails, hours of … Read more
VICTORIA BISCHOFF: Hargreaves Lansdown investors put it in the dock for championing Woodford’s crisis fund By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:55 BST, 4 June 2019 | Updated: 07:57 BST, 5 June 2019 Hargreaves Lansdown owes its customers one hell of an apology. As we reveal today, Neil Woodford’s decision on Monday to … Read more
The founder of Father’s Day was a mother who wanted to honor her single dad: Who was Sonora Smart Dodd? Sonora Smart Dodd is widely regarded as the Mother of Father’s Day She launched a campaign to have a celebration for fathers when Mother’s Day gained popularity She wanted to recognize her father, William Jackson … Read more
Glamorous racegoers pulled out all the fashion stops as they arrived for Ladies’ Day at Epsom this morning. Women donned their finest frocks and fabulous hats as they descended on the racecourse to kickstart the weekend with a day of festivities. Pink proved a popular choice, with shades of blush, berry and vibrant fuchsia all … Read more
A different kind of rosé spritzer! A haircare company is selling a rosé SPRAY bottle – but insists the innovative tool is for water, not wine The bubblegum pink bottle is available from haircare brand Framer It retails for $11.99, can hold 9.5oz of water, and looks like a bottle of Moet’s & Chandon’s rosé … Read more
Casual investors to be blocked from putting more than 10% of their assets into peer-to-peer firms under new FCA rules The FCA unveiled new rules today designed to protect casual investors It said it was aiming to prevent harm while not stifling the peer-to-peer market Platforms will have to assess casual investors’ knowledge and experience … Read more
Melania Trump appeared to be paying tribute to Princess Diana‘s timeless style as she joined the President at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. The First Lady, 49, chose an ensemble in one of the late royal’s favourite colour combinations – white and navy – for the engagement at Buckingham Palace. The custom white Dolce & Gabbana dress … Read more
A mother who was jailed for fraud when her daughter was a teenager has admitted being ‘taken away’ made her a better mum. Lilly Lewis was sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiracy to defraud in 2016, leaving then 15-year-old Issy Dougherty, from Rochdale, to cope on her own. Repentant Lilly wept as her … Read more
The Fleece Inn in Worcestershire has been named the best pub in Britain for 2019 – which considering the number of pubs Britain has, is a rather significant accolade. The honour was bestowed upon it by the prestigious Bristol-based travel guide Sawday’s, which specialises in finding special places to stay and eat at. The Fleece … Read more
This Morning viewers mock ‘Fairy Whisperers’ who claim to see the mythical creatures everywhere ‘disguised as insects’ Karen Kay, Rebecca Broomfield and Jesse Smart all believe in fairies The three women have all had experiences with the mythical creatures According to Karen fairies are all around and they often disguise themselves Sceptical viewers watching This Morning … Read more
A woman who was repeatedly denied a smear test due to her age is now battling fatal stage 3 cervical cancer. Katie Bourne, 25, from Teesville, Middlesbrough, was experiencing symptoms of the killer disease after beginning to suffer severe stomach pains in July last year. But doctors refused to perform a routine smear and she … Read more
Parents share the self portraits their well-meaning children have drawn for them – with hilarious (and often VERY rude) results Parents have shared drawings their children have done of them over the years One image revealed by blogger Constance Hall takes aim at her ‘long hair’ Amused parents also shared drawings that depict them in … Read more
Is this the best job in the WORLD? Bumble is hiring a single employee to enjoy an all expenses paid year of travelling and dating Dating app Bumble is offering a single person the chance to travel the world As well as travel, its Global Connector Bee will date and make new connections The year … Read more