Category: Finance
Major Bank of England cut could hit those with mortgage
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% on Thursday – here’s what it could mean for mortgages and borrowers …
Ed Miliband plan is so stupid no sane country would consider it – and now the truth is out
Rachel Reeves isn’t the only one destroying jobs and growth. Ed Miliband is hard at it too. …
Financial expert issues ISA tax alert and adds cash ‘no longer be eligible’ warning
New rules will be introduced to stop savers trying to get around the new lower limit for cash ISAs …
Calls to simplify patent tax break scheme deterring innovative SMEs
Only 5% of tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to file more patents are given to SMEs, new findings reveal. Red tape and uncertainty outweigh benefits. Law firm Mathys & Squire calls for simplification to encourage more to file patents. …
Building society launches new ‘competitive’ savings account with 4% interest rate
The account is available to both existing and new customers. …
DWP benefit payment dates for December 2025
The festive bank holidays mean dates that people normally receive financial support from the Government may be changed slightly. …
Health warning for women as ‘most are unaware’ of leading killer disease
Those who are most at risk of the disease don’t realise just how dangerous it is …
New £910 a year state pension rule sparks backlash
People will have to pay more from April under the new rules. …
Little-known 1p rule that sees households owe DWP thousands
Brits could fall into this little-known trap this Christmas, which could see them owe the DWP thousands. …
Which? online tool writes Christmas parcel complaints ‘in seconds’
In the whirlwind of holiday deliveries, mistakes are bound to happen. When your parcel doesn’t arrive as expected, how do you ensure you get what you deserve? …
