Welcome to the Money blog, your go-to source for personal finance and consumer news and tips. We have some interesting posts for you today, covering discounts available to students and a potential local uproar over the arrival of Gail’s in a trendy area. As always, we encourage you to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below. We will be rounding up the comments every Saturday.
In recent news, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the potential arrival of Gail’s in a high street in a trendy area. Many locals are voicing their concerns and opinions about the impact this could have on the community and the future of British pubs. In fact, the closure of pubs has become a growing concern, with 239 pubs shutting down in England and Wales in the first three months of this year alone. Our Money reporter, Brad Young, has delved into the reasons behind this trend and the potential implications it could have. You can read his in-depth analysis here.
Additionally, we have some money-saving tips for students and young individuals. Did you know that as a student, you can access various discounts and benefits? We have compiled a list of all the discounts available to you, so make sure to take advantage of them while you can.
In other news, Amazon has been given the green light to test its drone delivery service in the UK. This service, known as Amazon Prime Air, is already available in the US and aims to deliver small packages within an hour of an order being placed. The online retailer is one of six organisations participating in a new trial by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The trials will assess the safety and feasibility of using drones for delivery, as well as other purposes such as inspecting windfarms and delivering medical supplies. Sophie O’Sullivan from the CAA expressed their goal of making drone operations beyond visual line of sight a safe and everyday reality.
Stay tuned for more updates and news on personal finance and consumer topics. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.
