Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been criticised for not going far enough with tax cuts in his Spring Budget. Experts at wealth firm True Potential spoke of their disappointment there were no changes to inheritance tax or income tax. Neil Rayner, head of advice, told Express.co.uk: “The budget was a missed opportunity to make meaningful changes […]
The “majority” of Britons may not know that money held in a pension is free from inheritance tax, research shows. According to research by PensionBee, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of Britons are unaware that pensions generally fall outside of their estate, meaning they usually do not count towards their inheritance tax threshold when they die. Among […]
Married couples in the UK are being forced to save their relationships as the cost-of-living crisis has made divorce too expensive, new research shows. Data gathered by Witan solicitors shows that there has been a 4.5 percent decrease in demand in Google searches for divorce lawyers from 2022 to 2023. In contrast, there was a […]
An energy expert has warned that new savings accounts announced in the Spring Budget aimed at boosting the UK economy could miss out a key industry. Marc Haley, co-founder of E-Merge Renewables, called out the lack of policies in the Budget to address the UK’s electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure. The Chancellor set out plans for a […]
With ISA season well underway, many may be searching for a lucrative account to invest their savings before the tax year ends. Some easy-access ISAs are currently offering interest rates of up to 5.11%. However, as markets anticipate the Bank of England to start lowering the Base Rate soon, savers are encouraged to take advantage […]
A man has managed to claim an additional £500 a month after making a quick check to assess his benefit entitlement. Having fallen into thousands of pounds worth of debt following the death of his son, Phil Regan, 59, Derbyshire, made the 10-minute check to see if he could be entitled to any Government support. […]
With the Labour Party 20 points ahead in the polls, it will take an almighty turnaround for the Conservative Party to have any hope of regaining power. It’s more likely they will get wiped out instead. After 14 years in power, the Tories have left the UK in a sorry state and voters are not […]
The DWP’s Attendance Allowance benefit payment rate will rise by 6.7 percent in April, bringing a welcome boost worth hundreds of pounds more to households grappling with high living costs. Attendance Allowance is distributed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over the state pension age of 66 who need help with […]
Being a teacher is widely recognised as a demanding profession. With extensive hours, grading late into the night, limited annual leave, and the overwhelming expectations from OFSTED and parents, the role of a teacher transcends mere education. They shoulder responsibilities for student welfare, the integrity of their institution, and the pressures of meeting statistical benchmarks […]
There’s one common property feature found on every street that could inflate its price by a staggering £20,000 more than the house next door – and only five percent of homes have it. According to research from quick sale specialists, Open Property Group, corner-plot properties are worth significantly more than the average. Based on figures sourced […]
