Leeds Building Society has increased the interest on its easy access savings and ISA products to offer customers more “competitive” rates. The mutual’s Limited Issue Online Access ISA will now pay savers an AER of five percent, up from 4.85 percent, while its Limited Issue Online Access Account now offers an AER of 4.95 percent, up […]
House prices tipped to ‘bear brunt’ of drops in these three areas in 2024 (Image: GETTY) House prices in the UK have suffered their first annual fall in 11 years, official statistics show. The average property price dropped by 0.1 percent in September compared with the same month last year, figures from the Office for […]
In fact, the trend is likely to accelerate as it becomes clear that the Bank of England has now finished its interest rate hiking cycle. Early next year, the BoE may start cutting rates instead. The moment it considers doing so, today’s best buy savings rates will fall even further. Just a few weeks ago, […]
The average weekly cost of living in a residential care home is £928, while the average nursing home cost is £1,025 per week, new research has shown. As the cost of living crisis continues – inflation has hit care homes especially hard, leaving residents paying eye-watering weekly sums. Two of the biggest pressures on the […]
Gas central heating is used to warm the home, it’s needed for hot water, and sometimes to cook, so how can you bring down the bills when all of these are essential? HomeOwners Alliance have put together top tips to save you money on your gas bill. Layers If you have the heating turned all […]
For many households, the idea of higher energy bills can raise concerns, as soaring costs are putting pressure on families already feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis. Andrai Carcu, director of Emergency Electrics and Heating 24/7 has explained just how much money Britons could be losing this winter by making this small error […]
There’s plenty for pet owners – and business rivals – to chew on as startup producer Herbie Wilde takes the lead in a new sector with the UK’s first ethically sourced, plant-based superfood for dogs. Founder Ella Daines-Smith chose to ignore the negativity when told her product idea was barking and that she could never […]
British retailers suffer worst sales since Covid-19 lockdowns battered the high street (Image: getty) UK retailers experienced an unexpected decline in sales last month, reaching the lowest levels since February 2021 when Covid-19 restrictions were still in place, official data suggested. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that retail sales volumes dipped 0.3 percent […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is under pressure from his fellow ministers to slash inheritance tax (IHT) in the Autumn Statement. Government officials say the top taxman has been looking at reducing the levy for some time, as it continues to be unpopular with voters. Mr Hunt was asked about a possible IHT cut in Parliament on […]
Jeremy Hunt hopes to kickstart the economy by slashing business taxes in his autumn statement. The Chancellor told the Daily Express it’s his “priority” as he seeks to boost growth. Improved public finances have raised hopes there is plenty of wriggle room for a sack of pre-Christmas giveaways. As well as helping businesses, Mr Hunt […]
