Category: Finance
Parents to spend £60 on just one essential item during days out this summer
Research has found that the average family will spend £60 on water bottles on days out this summer, with lack of fountains and ‘overpriced’ bottles to blame. …
Global financial meltdown fears after £40bn plunge in a single day
EXCLUSIVE: An expert has warned of the instability of financial markets due to the abrupt unwinding of yen carry trades. …
First Direct online bank launches huge mortgage rate cuts across 100 products
The bank said it was “absolutely committed” to supporting customers with living costs. …
HMRC plots crackdown on elite earners who could be hit with massive bills
HMRC is concerned that some people in the six figure salary sectors are playing the system to minimise their tax and National Insurance bills. …
HMRC issues new ‘nudge letter’ to people suspected of failing to pay correct tax
Some Britons may “not be fully aware” of this tax obligation and may “get a shock” when the letter hits the doormat. …
DWP issues important update for some Tax Credit recipients
The DWP has issued fresh guidance for eligible Tax Credit claimants over State Pension age, who are due to receive a vital letter in the post …
Octopus Energy to give up to £200 to pensioners after Winter Fuel Payment support narrows
Octopus Energy is offering up to £200 to pensioners in need. …
Pension boost as payment coming to bank accounts soon – and it’s automatic
Millions of pensioner households will receive the financial support. …
State pension warning as DWP rates ‘not as generous’ as they used to be
Claiming your state pension can held build up other retirement funds. …
Landlords giving up on buy-to-let over fears of new Capital Gains Tax raid on profits
Currently, any profits made on properties, other than a main residence, are taxed at 24 percent for a higher rate taxpayer, but this could rise to 40 percent. …