Weekend press highlights: 27 June 2022
Reaction to the recent rail strikes, along with the impact of inflation on savings, featured prominently across the weekend's business and money sections, writes Headlinemoney's Michael Cleghorn. There was also money-saving tips for parents ahead of the summer holidays, plus a look at future changes to Universal Credit.
Financial Times
Travel chaos and cost of living leave Britons holidaying at home
Cancellations at airports and the cost of living crisis have caused a large spike in UK-based bookings, writes Oliver Barnes.
Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
Record number of landlords raising their rents
Rachel Mortimer reports that many landlords have raised their rents over the past year, taking advantage of both a high demand from tenants and investors leaving the market.
The Guardian
Sainsbury’s under new pressure to pay living wage for all workers
A group of investors is urging Sainsbury's to pay all of its staff the set living wage, writes Sarah Butler.
Boris Johnson is waging culture war against trade unions, warns TUC chief
Frances O'Grady has accused ministers of aiming to create divisions between different groups of workers instead of finding a resolution to the recent railway strikes, reports Richard Partington.
The Times
Bulb loses £600 per customer as deadline for bids nears
Energy supplier Bulb has lost nearly £600 for each customer on its books since it was bailed out by taxpayers, writes Jamie Nimmo.
The Observer
Covid couldn’t cool house prices, but the economic chill might
Julia Kollewe previews this week's Bank of England mortgage data, which may provide a clear indication of whether the market is coping with the current economic challenges.
Britain’s hidden online ‘microworkers’ paid less than £4 an hour
Workers participating in unregulated internet labour are frequently earning less than the minimum wages, writes Mattha Busby.
Mail on Sunday
As Bentley enjoys best-ever quarter despite looming recession, jubilant boss says: 'Our order book is bulging... the wealthy still have pots of money!'
Luke Barr speaks to Adrian Hallmark, Chief Executive at Bentley, to discuss the company's recent success, despite the current economic issues.
Now the cashless society is killing off the traditional coin-operated public phone box... but one call could save yours
As society moves towards a cashless society, Toby Walne discusses the demise of the public telephone box.
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Millennials ‘too reliant on cash ISAs’ as less than 20% invest in stocks and shares, experts say
With many millennials using cash ISAs, Sadie Whitelocks writes that young savers are being hit badly by inflation.
The Sun
Major change to Universal Credit coming ‘soon’ – how to avoid benefits being STOPPED
Lynsey Barber outlines employment hour changes for those claiming Universal Credit.
From electric fans to showers – six ways to save hundreds on your energy bills this summer
Holly Mead advises readers on how to save money this summer, listing the appliances that cost the most to use.
The Mirror
All the benefits and support for parents over the school holidays including food vouchers
Ahead of the school holiday period, Levi Winchester lists all of the benefits parents can claim to help them over a typically expensive time.
How spending just £1 on a credit card could save you thousands if a sale doesn't work out
Martyn James explains how Section 75 can help consumers claim refunds on items bought with their credit cards.
The Express
Inflation rises to 40-year of 9.1% - how to make sure your savings ‘hold value long-term’
With inflation at its highest rate for 40 years, Patrick O'Donnell discusses how savers can ensure their money doesn't lose value.
State pension to hit £10,000 but half a million people will miss out - ‘I am excluded!’
O'Donnell also reports that many pensioners will miss out on the state pension increase.
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