Sales growth for Lowden, a renowned UK producer of top end acoustic and electric instruments, suggest the notion is striking a chord with many more now thanks to the accessible collection it has developed with superstar Ed Sheeran. Based in County Down, Northern Ireland, the place where self-taught maker and chairman George Lowden founded […]
Britain’s economy is poised to outstrip that of Germany in the coming years, with European countries hampered by the sluggish eurozone, experts have predicted. Economists at investment bank UBS believe Europe’s economic powerhorse will see modest growth of 0.5 percent in 2024, and 0.8 percent the year after. By contrast, Britain is on course to […]
Unlock Hidden ‘FadTech’ Fortunes in Your Kitchen (Image: Getty) Did you get some FadTech for Christmas? You know the kind of thing – an absolute must-have gadget for the kitchen that you use once and then store in a cupboard, never to see it again. Past FadTech favourites have included the bread-maker, the chocolate fountain, […]
Top tips for how you can make money in New Year – while doing ‘nothing’ (Image: Getty) Who wouldn’t like to get paid for just lying around and doing nothing much? It’s everyone’s dream isn’t it? Well for some people, it’s a reality. They have hit on one or two money-earners that basically want you […]
The start of another year is a popular time for people to think about their personal finances and reset money goals for the 12 months ahead whether that’s to pay off credit cards or loans or save for a holiday. As the New Year approaches, Britons are urged to not only try and keep on […]
Certain Britons can knock hundreds of pounds off medication costs if they qualify for the NHS’s free prescription scheme. While most NHS treatment is provided free of charge, there are certain services that people have to pay for, such as dentist appointments, prescriptions, and eyesight tests. The price of an NHS prescription increased this year […]
A train passenger has spoken of his frustration as he was offered a £3.90 refund for a cancelled train after paying £85.90 for the tickets. X, formerly Twitter, user Harvey Brent shared a screenshot of his ‘Refund details’ with provider Trainline, after his train to Manchester was cancelled. He paid £85.90 for the tickets but […]
Millennials reckon nothing short of £2million is a “life-changing” amount of money, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found the average person needs to win £1,470,000 on the lottery, to consider it enough to alter their way of life. But millennials would want the most to feel settled for life, with Gen Zs […]
Many people will see their tax bills increase despite National Insurance being cut in the new year. Class 1 National Insurance contributions are being cut by two percentage points from January 6, dropping from 12 percent to 10 percent, as announced in the Autumn Statement. But tax experts at Hargreaves Lansdown have warned many Britons […]
With inflation falling and interest rates being held at 5.25 percent, many people will be wondering if this means they are in for a better year financially in 2024. As the cost of living crisis continues, many people will be looking to budget and prepare for the new year so their finances won’t feel as stretching. There are […]
