MARTIN Lewis has grilled Rishi Sunak about the furlough scheme and workers who’ve been “left out in the lurch” from help. The MoneySavingExpert founder quizzed the Chancellor in an exclusive interview on the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV. As part of yesterday’s Budget , the Chancellor confirmed he was extending the furlough scheme until the end of September . The Government will continue to pay furloughed workers' wages up to a maximum of £2,500 a month until the end of June. Employers will then be required to meet 10% of those wages in July and 20% in August and September as the scheme winds down. The Budget announcement means millions will have been paid to stay at home for 17 months by the end of the furlough scheme. Furlough - officially known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - has protected more than 11million jobs since its creation last March. But speaking to the Chancellor today, Martin told Mr Sunak that some bosses aren’t “playing … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis grills Rishi Sunak on workers ‘left out’ of furlough scheme with bosses ‘not playing ball’
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‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli monopolized life-saving drug ‘while incarcerated’: lawsuit
close Video Ex-Bloomberg reporter talks about falling for 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli FOX News' Laura Ingle sits down with Christie Smythe to discuss how she fell for 'the most hated man in America' Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli , also known as the "pharma bro," has continued to monopolize a life-saving drug from prison, a new class-action lawsuit filed Thursday alleges. Shkreli and his company, Vyera Pharmaceuticals, have faced multiple lawsuits over allegations of suppressing competition within the pharmaceutical industry to protect Vyera's high pricing of a drug called Daraprim, which is the only FDA-approved medication to treat a bacterial infection known as toxoplasmosis. Vyera is the former Turing Pharmaceuticals. Attorneys for health insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota are accusing Shkreli, Vyera, Vyrea parent company Phoenix AG and Pheonix Chairman Kevin Mulleady over their "scheme to monopolize the U.S. market for … [Read more...] about ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli monopolized life-saving drug ‘while incarcerated’: lawsuit
B&M store launches a 25% off EVERYTHING closing down sale
A B&M store in Glasgow has launched an incredible closing down sale - with 25% off EVERYTHING. The bargain retailer is slashing prices at the till as they prepare to shut their Govan store at the end of the month. Shoppers said that the "shelves were emptied" by bargain hunters who snapped up cheap furniture, curtains and homeware. One said: "I got a vanity table for my girl for £37 and it was meant to be £50." Others reported long queues outside the store. Earlier this year bargain hunters on the HotUkDeals website reported a 50% off closing down sale in their local store in Slough. The 25% off sale is limited to the Glasgow store. The Sun has asked B&M if there are any other closing down sales in its UK stores and we'll update this article when we hear back. B&M has more than 600 stores across the UK. You can find your nearest one by using its store locator tool . You can find bargains in your local branch by using the B&M scanner app. It … [Read more...] about B&M store launches a 25% off EVERYTHING closing down sale
Diving: A diver’s tale – chasing the dream of a lifetime in Phuket
PHUKET: There comes a time for some of us, the lucky ones, when the finances are settled and we have already waded through a midlife crises to be reborn. The world is our oyster… and rather than blowing the 20 to 40 years of hard work at the proverbial oyster bar, some turn to the diving industry. Martin Edwards is one of those lucky individuals. Happily married, 59 years old and full of drive to pursue his dreams in the underwater photography business, it is hard not to imagine the envy of those still slaving away in an office, your humble writer included. “Retire from sales? I’ll be selling ’till the day I die mate!” Martin says when it’s suggested that he has actually retired. Though perhaps not officially retired, the life-style change is noticeable. “The previous twenty-plus years were spent in my own business – plastics industry, manufacture, repair and agency lines. Also, representing 3M in Far North Queensland.” “Typically, a week’s work for me would involve driving … [Read more...] about Diving: A diver’s tale – chasing the dream of a lifetime in Phuket
Inside six of the quirkiest homes on the market including a spooky cottage and a school
BRITS are spending more time at home than ever before under lockdown. So if you’re getting a bit bored of your crib and want to jazz things up, here are some quirky houses on the market you can get inspiration from. More and more unusual listings are popping up on online estate agents. We’ve previously reported on whacky properties, like England’s thinnest house that’s being flogged for £950,000. Not to mention the five-storey mini castle that's up for sale in Cheshire, for under £1million. Now, we’ve spotted even more quirky homes for sale on Zoopla. Here are six of the best, from spooky cottages to woodland homes: Five-bed castle, Somerset, £1,100,000 You could be King or Queen of your very own castle if you have £1.1million to spare. This gothic five-bedroom castle , near Weston-super-mare, was built in 1715 and also has three bathrooms and four reception rooms. It also has a gym, which used to be a chapel in the castle. The Rogers family, one of … [Read more...] about Inside six of the quirkiest homes on the market including a spooky cottage and a school