There are now around 20 million over-55’s in the UK – one in three of the population. What’s more, over-50's account for about 47% of all UK consumer spending. And we are the most loyal customers that fashion brands and stores have.
Alan’s story: I’m from Sunderland. My background is pretty chaotic. My father was put in prison for life. He was absent when I was little and we really only ever saw him in prison. My Nan was lovely and my main carer – she brought up me, my sister and ...
Trading standards officers have shown that shopkeepers are continuing to flout the law by selling knives to underage kids
“It is very concerning that the Conservative Party MEPs chose to defend Hungary’s appalling track record, rather than supporting this motion to protect the rule of law.”
The latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index showed New York overtaking the UK's capital for the first time since 2015. The City think tank said there was evidence London had been knocked, but only slightly, by uncertainty over Brexit. However, it doesn’t make great reading to see London knocked off ...
The number of properties coming on to the market in London for rent continues to fall, as tenant demand rises - according to the August 2018 RICS Residential Market survey – causing rent expectations to start to creep up following months of decline. The latest numbers (which form a part of non-seasonally adjusted series) show a ...
Shock new figures on dangers facing ambulance work show why new legislation desperately needed GMB is celebrating success for its protect the protectors campaign as the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act receives Royal Assent today . Shocking new figures released by the union today reveal the extent of danger ...
JD Wetherspoon have decided to no longer sell Jägermeister (a herbal liqueur from Germany, French brandy Courvoisie and French brandy Hennessy Fine de Cognac. They will offer more drinks from the UK in a bid to crack down on drinks which come from the EU. The move is said to ...
Tyler Lawrence was getting ready for school when his mum suffered a fit and collapsed, but the clever little boy knew exactly what to do.