I cycle to work, but I’m tired of reckless cyclists ruining it for everyone

Really supportindependent journalism Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Find out more IIt’s early Monday morning and you’re walking from the station to the office. Your eyes are bleary. … Read more

Millions of people can ‘work on the beach’ this summer thanks to lax work-from-home policies

Are you planning to work from the beach or abroad this summer? Email matthew.lodge@mailonline.co.uk Millions of Britons are planning to ‘work on the beach’ this summer as they take advantage of policies that allow them to do their jobs while away from the office. It is thought that more than six million people plan to … Read more

Man is stunned after checking his Ring doorbell at work

An innocent 65-year-old told the horror of watching police raid his home while he was nearly 100 miles away. Leo Wallace-Barr was at work in Ambleside, Cumbria, when his Ring Doorbell app ‘suddenly went berserk’. Leo, who owns his own knife sharpening business, had left his home in Speke, Merseyside, earlier that day and was … Read more

Can Labour really cut mortgage rates?

Keir Starmer has pledged to keep mortgage rates ‘as low as possible’ Higher mortgage rates have been a thorn in the side of homeowners for almost two years. According to Moneyfacts, the average interest rate on five-year fixed-rate mortgages is still above 5%, while the interest rate on two-year fixed-rate mortgages is closer to 6%. … Read more

How will investors fare under the new Labour government?

Historically, Labour governments have delivered better annual returns The premierships of Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan were the most lucrative Investors will be wondering what the future holds now that Labour is in power. Looking again at the historical data, we see that Labour has generally achieved positive results when in power. The FTSE 250 … Read more

Markets react to Labour election win as focus shifts to interest rates

New Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his position known during the Speech from the Throne on July 17. (REUTERS/Reuters) The Labour Party won a landslide victory on Thursday night, taking the British Parliament to 412 seats by Friday afternoon. Eleven members of the outgoing Conservative government lost their seats, in a defeat for … Read more

This is how Labour’s general election victory will affect leaders

From fuel tax hikes to fixing millions of potholes and accelerating the petrol ban Our guide to how a Labour government will affect motorists and their money We have a new Labour government and motorists want to know what this means for the future of car ownership and driving costs. What can motorists who take … Read more

Pebble was one of the best smartwatches ever, and now it’s a miracle to get one to work

Pebble Steel

The Pebble Watch once caused quite a stir compared to its name when the first smartwatch was launched in 2013. There was a huge Kickstarter campaign, the launch was highly anticipated and came to market later. In the end it had a loyal fan base that devoured the original with plastic and E Ink screen. … Read more

Cafe owner forced to close after neighbors complained they were back at work

A pub owner who had to close her business after local residents complained about the smell of bacon and the sound of teacups has finally reopened 100 meters from its original location. Emma Ayles was devastated when she had to close The Caddy Shack cafe and make eight staff redundant after a ‘storm in a … Read more

Influencer tells people to call in sick to work to go to gigs

A millennial influencer has divided opinion by urging twenty-somethings to “call in sick” to go to concerts, vacations and events they want to attend. Abbie Curls, who splits her time between London and Bristol, shares tips for people younger than her in the run-up to her 30th birthday. The 29-year-old admitted that she faked being … Read more