Business By Robert Plummer Business reporter, BBC News 19 June 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48677693 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel As care worker Liam Doherty knows all too well, if you're in a low-paid job, the slightest … [Read more...] about I’m in work ‘but struggling to get by’
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Preston Guild Hall tickets: How to get your money back
0 Have your say Customers who bought Guild Hall tickets with cash have been warned they may not get refunds. Ticket holders who paid in cash for some shows at Preston Guild Hall have hit out after it emerged they may not get their money back. The venue was put into administration on June 5 and the hall remains closed, with a string of shows for June cancelled.READ MORE: Ticket holders for cancelled Guild Hall shows may not be refunded if they paid by cash Administrators have now issued a statement to customers who had purchased tickets for the affected shows (listed below), warning that people who did not use credit cards will not be covered under a ‘chargeback scheme’ - and may not receive refunds.There are certain schemes in place that may be able to help you:Chargeback for credit and debit card purchases According to The UK Cards Association there is a mechanism for your card issuer to reclaim money from the retailer’s bank called … [Read more...] about Preston Guild Hall tickets: How to get your money back
How to solve South Africa’s energy crisis
IN THE CONTROL room of Scatec Solar in Cape Town Johan Badenhorst gazes at the six monitors on the wall. The screens display the status of the firm’s 16 plants in 11 countries. The three in South Africa are doing nicely, producing enough energy to power 93,000 homes. Problems are rare, says Mr Badenhorst, Scatec’s senior control officer, before correcting himself: once a bird dropped a tortoise on a solar panel, smashing the glass. Such issues, while upsetting for tortoises, are minor compared with those faced by Eskom, the state-owned utility that supplies 95% of South Africa’s electricity. At least one-third of its power stations are broken or shut for maintenance. Over recent months the talk of the country has been of “load-shedding”: a euphemism for blackouts because Eskom cannot meet demand. March was the worst-ever month for load-shedding, when Eskom regularly took 4,000-megawatts (MW) off the grid, about one-eleventh of its total capacity … [Read more...] about How to solve South Africa’s energy crisis
How to copy Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with nursery fit for royalty with these six tips
EVERY Saturday, The Consumer Crew are here to solve your problems. Mel Hunter will take on readers’ consumer issues, Amanda Cable will give you the best advice for buying your dream home, Maddy Tooke rounds up the best coupons to save you money and Judge Rinder will tackle your legal woes. Jane Hamilton, property expert WITH Harry and Meghan’s tot due very soon, the Sussexes are thought to be planning an eco-friendly, gender-neutral nursery. And they are right on trend, with Pinterest users turning away from traditional pink and blue colour schemes, too. Here’s how to plan a modern nursery fit for royalty. Choose a background and accessories in neutral grey or bright white. Try: Alaska two-piece grey nursery set, £419.99 at wayfair.co.uk. Add a pop of colour in green and yellow but use it sparingly for impact. Rugs, chairs, lampshades and frames can help you get the look on a budget. Try: Mustard diamond rug, £24.50 at Mamas & Papas. … [Read more...] about How to copy Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with nursery fit for royalty with these six tips
Hard-working Brits on Universal Credit to get £630 extra a year from Monday
WORKING families on Universal Credit are set to get another £630 a year thanks to new rules that kick in Monday. The work allowance has been raised by £1,000 over the year letting you hold onto more of your hard earned cash. The Chancellor announced the hike for working parents with dependant children, or adults with an illness that affects how much they can work, in October's Budget last year. Universal Credit payments are affected by how much you earn every month - for every £1 you earn over the work allowance the Government deducts 63p from your welfare payout. The work allowance is how much of your earnings you can hold onto before the taper rate kicks in. There are two different rates for the work allowance depending on whether you get help with your housing costs. How has the work allowance changed?FROM Monday, working families will be able to hold on to another £630 a year of their earnings now that the working allowance has been raised by £1,000 a … [Read more...] about Hard-working Brits on Universal Credit to get £630 extra a year from Monday