Topping the list of towns and cities outside of the capital was Manchester, with the council issuing almost 390,000 fines worth an estimated value of £8.4m in the financial year 2018/19.
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VICTORIA BISCHOFF: Covid-19 widens gender pay gap
Women have provided two thirds more childcare than men during lockdown while mothers are also 47 per cent more likely than fathers to have lost or quit their job as a result of the current crisis.
Here’s how investing with a conscience can reap rewards
Superior returns are being enjoyed by investors who back ethical funds, according to new data from Moneyfarm. We take a look at how to back the good guys without sacrificing a decent return.
ASK TONY: British Gas left me in floods of tears
I chased them several times and someone arrived seven hours later. He said he could not fix it and suggested putting a bucket under it. I then rang a local plumber who fixed it and charged £80.
Parents denied refunds on childcare vouchers
The scheme closed to new applicants in 2018 but those who have already signed up can continue to buy vouchers. These can be spent at registered childminders, nurseries and after-school clubs.
Greedy car salesmen in finance commission ban
Regulator the Financial Conduct Authority found as many as 500,000 buyers had been charged higher interest rates on their car deals so the salesman could rake in a bigger commission fee.
Rogue trader warning on energy saving home improvements
When Michael and Brenda Pickup received an offer of free insulation under the Government’s Green Deal, they thought it was a safe way to save money. But they face a huge bill to correct the damage.
What you need to know about your holiday insurance and refund rights
Holidaymakers desperate to cancel trips abroad amid fears of travel bans and quarantine rules risk losing thousands of pounds because travel insurers will not pay out. We answer your questions.
Buy-to-let: Landlords thrown a lifeline – should you invest?
Buy-to-let was one of Britain’s best-loved investments before crippling tax blows caused many landlords to lose interest. Sofia Jones began investing in houses six years ago.
Savers urged not to be fooled by ‘teaser rates’ on notice accounts
Some accounts promise up to 1.45 per cent, but will be more than halved within weeks. The teaser rates come from little-known notice accounts which pay more interest than easy-access deals.










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