TONY HETHERINGTON: This whisky offer tastes like a scam

TONY HETHERINGTON: This whisky offer tastes like a scam

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.     Ms N.P. writes: I have been made aware of your article about bonds recommended by Nicholas James Finance.  … Read more

Is a bus driver allowed to throw my daughter off because her pass didn’t work? DEAN DUNHAM replies

Is a bus driver allowed to throw my daughter off because her pass didn’t work? DEAN DUNHAM replies

By DEAN DUNHAM Updated: 01:35 GMT, 15 January 2025 I pay for my 13-year-old daughter’s bus pass to travel to and from school.  Last week, as she swiped the pass to get on board, it didn’t work and the driver refused to let her on the bus. I called the bus company who said it … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Is £30,000 ‘whisky’ investment a glorified IOU?

TONY HETHERINGTON: Is £30,000 ‘whisky’ investment a glorified IOU?

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Ms P.T. writes: I made an enquiry through the internet, looking for an Isa. I received a phone … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Back in business… gold firm boss with a VERY shady past

TONY HETHERINGTON: Back in business… gold firm boss with a VERY shady past

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  WE’RE WATCHING YOU What could possibly be worse than discovering that the trusted top salesman at a multi-million … Read more

The bin men broke our recycling bin – is it fair for the council to ask us to pay for a new one? DEAN DUNHAM replies

The bin men broke our recycling bin – is it fair for the council to ask us to pay for a new one? DEAN DUNHAM replies

By Dean Dunham Updated: 22:21 BST, 22 October 2024 Our bin men have broken our recycling bin.  I immediately complained to the council – but it’s now charging us for a new one. What can we do about this? C.S., via email. Trash clash: A council is ordering a reader to pay for a new … Read more

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

Business expenses: What are the dos and don’ts on what sole traders can claim against tax One of the questions most often asked of tax practitioners when someone is starting out in business as a sole trader is: ‘What expenses can I claim against tax?’ All practitioners have invariably at some point in their professional … Read more

Why did Barclays freeze our Neighbourhood Watch bank account? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

Why did Barclays freeze our Neighbourhood Watch bank account? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  A.P. writes: Our Neighbourhood Watch has a community bank account with Barclays.  One of the signatories died, and the … Read more

My neighbour has started keeping bees – can I stop him? DEAN DUNHAM replies

My neighbour has started keeping bees – can I stop him? DEAN DUNHAM replies

By Dean Dunham Updated: 02:50 BST, 15 May 2024 My neighbour has started keeping bees — is there any way I can object to this? G.H., Paddock Wood, Kent. The sting: A homeowner is concerned about his neighbour’s new hobby – beekeeping. But is there anything he can do? Dean Dunham replies: The starting point … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Boss behind firms fined £340k for over a MILLION nuisance calls

TONY HETHERINGTON: Boss behind firms fined £340k for over a MILLION nuisance calls

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Wealthy: Noyan Nihat was behind two nuisance call firms A boss of two financial firms, which have been … Read more