Insurance companies withdrew policies more than a decade ago – but they could return under new plansThe cap on the cost of social care could create a new market in insurance to cover nursing home fees – 11 years after the last policy was withdrawn from…
From solar power in Africa to UK tomatoes – the eco-schemes to turn your cash green
Savings rates are low but some green investments can pay up to 8% interest a yearEnvironmentally conscious consumers fed up with low savings rates are being targeted by a variety of green investments paying up to 8% interest a year.However, those think…
Lloyds plans big move into UK rental market with 50,000 homes
Banking group joins other high street names seeking a fresh income at a time of record low interest ratesIt is already the UK’s largest mortgage lender, and now Lloyds Banking Group aims to become one of its biggest private landlords, with a target of …
Can I make money selling Atomy products, or is it too good to be true?
As the Korean beauty firm launches in the UK, some critics are concerned about so-called ‘multilevel marketing schemes’A South Korean cosmetics company is making a major push into Britain, and claims that those who sign up to be a sales representatives…
Starling Bank attracts switchers as Tesco plans to shut current accounts
App-based lender emerges as biggest winner in new figures, with Virgin Money also making sizeable gainsStarling Bank is proving to be one of the big winners in the battle for current account customers, it emerged this week.And the app-based bank could …