If the demand for electric cars proves to be stronger than forecast, the UK may suffer a double whammy of reduced tax revenue and greater congestion. The Government will ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by the end of the decade and cars will be cleaner and greener, enabling the UK to achieve … Read more
A mismatch between the skillsets of those needed and those losing jobs in the UK will continue unless the Government steps in after the furlough scheme ends, says the Resolution Foundation. According to a study by the leading thinktank, the UK’s shortage of lorry drivers and care staff is unlikely to be resolved by furloughed … Read more
Make sure your tax is right and avoid investigation with this guide of how to calculate remaining useful life of an asset.
Customers who were denied mortgages, left to fend off debt collectors and forced to turn to food banks after NatWest closed their accounts have won a series of compensation payouts. Consumers have won claims of up to £500 from the taxpayer-owned bank, which has been heavily criticised for its strict anti-money laundering ‘de-risking’ safeguards. They … Read more
As if we don’t have enough problems at the moment, roaming charges for using a mobile in the EU are threatening to make a comeback. Anyone planning a winter holiday in Europe this year should prepare to pay more to use their mobile phone while away, as roaming charges are due to make a very … Read more
Succession planning for business owners isn’t just for when you retire. Find out why you need one and how to create a succession plan in this guide.
As a glitch on a credit file could mean having to sign up to higher interest rates, all relevant agencies should be checked before applying for a mortgage. With Halifax launching a fixed-rate deal priced at 0.83pc last week, mortgage rates are at record lows, but these ultra-low rates are typically only available to those … Read more
Borrowers are being urged to lock in bargain interest rates that could save them thousands of pounds on their mortgage bill. Homeowners are currently being offered some of the lowest mortgage rates ever seen in the UK, as lenders fight for borrowers’ business. Last week, Halifax launched a two-year fixed deal at 0.9pc and a … Read more
Businesses that deal in exports, including many in the red wall, will be suffering for a long time, as report after report reaches the same conclusion. Trade with the EU is suffering and foreign investment is heading south, as Brexit begins to take its toll. Neither trend is temporary and both damage the Government’s stated … Read more
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