I am at my wits’ end with wealth manager St James’s Place. I am the executor of my friend’s estate and he held investments with the firm. There is a substantial inheritance tax bill of £800,000 to pay on his estate due to various properties and shares that he owned. I contacted SJP in December … Read more
Traveling in the modern era comes with plenty of downsides – many of which hit jet-set vacationers from the moment they enter their airport of choice, where they are more often than not met with over-crowding, endless security lines, and a host of very grumpy passengers. With summer just around the corner, airports across the … Read more
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 14:00 BST, 13 April 2024 | Updated: 14:00 BST, 13 April 2024 Hungry to try some local delicacies while on holiday abroad? Before you tuck in, heed the handy advice on avoiding food poisoning contained within the pages of Lonely Planet’s Travel Hack Handbook. In a chapter titled ‘Food … Read more
Just as the post-lockdown global supply chain crunch seemed to be in the rearview mirror, troubles re-emerged with a set of crises involving two of the world’s most important waterways. Extremely low rainfall since last year, exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon, has forced Panama Canal authorities to limit daily crossings and how much cargo … Read more
By Emily Hawkins Updated: 18:05 BST, 15 April 2024 Supermarkets are selling their stores to raise quick cash. And Asda sold 25 supermarkets to US property investor Realty Income Corporation in a £650million deal. Asda used the cash to buy the majority of its owner EG Group’s UK business. The billionaire Issa brothers, Zuber and … Read more
Most would agree – there’s something glamorous about arriving at a hotel by speedboat, whether it’s a glittering five-star property or a tented camp. So a thrilling start to a stay at Casa en el Agua in Colombia’s San Bernardo archipelago in the Caribbean Sea is guaranteed – because the only way to reach this hostel … Read more
Even in February, Glasgow has a whip-fast vibe and the city moves at pace. Maybe it’s the wind blasting up the Clyde that gives an energy, but it’s more likely the posters on buses and hoardings have the answer: People make Glasgow. So upbeat and easy to engage with are they, that my nine-year-old daughter … Read more
By Live Commentary Updated: 11:56 BST, 15 April 2024 The FTSE 100 is down 0.5 per cent in midday trading. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Inchscape, PageGroup, Kingfisher and Audioboom. Read the Monday 15 April Business Live blog below. > If you are using our app or a third-party site … Read more
The Earth’s surface is a record of the past. Its valleys, mountains and landscapes tell a story that dates back 4.5billion years. So says Unesco director-general Audrey Azoulay in the introduction to new book The Unesco Global Geoparks, published by Gestalten. The captivating new tome is packed with photographs showcasing all of the world’s Unesco Global … Read more
Auto Trader data reveals drivers are opting for fuel efficient hybrid used cars Only four SUVs made the top 10, with estate cars making a solid comeback The used car market is thriving overall, as is the nearly-new used electric market By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 03:00 BST, 15 April 2024 Auto Trader has unveiled which … Read more
