Business + Money

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says plans to invest in more tax officials would help raise £5bn a year for the public purse. This money would be used to help fund the NHS and school breakfast clubs. Announcement Comes After Spending Commitments Questioned The government has announced plans to scrap the non-dom status currently enjoyed by … Read more

In a UK first move, Manchester has raised £2.8m by introducing a tourist tax. The money will be spent on marketing and maintenance of the city.  How Much is the Tourist Tax? The tax is better known as the ‘City Visitor Charge’, and it’s a £1 per room, per night fee. It was first introduced … Read more

Ah, the grand pension uplift of £17.35 a week! Here we are, decades of hard work and what do we get? Enough to maybe buy a pint of milk in the future, considering the way prices are going. But, let’s not get all sunshine and rainbows about it. Here’s a list of 21 things to … Read more

Rising borrowing costs and high inflation blamed for expected rent rise according to a leading think tank. Predictions from the Resolution Foundation say that there are ‘significant housing cost rises yet to come’. Borrowing Costs Highest in Almost Two Decades Following the interest spike caused by the disastrous Truss and Kwarteng budget, anyone with a … Read more

Navigating the UK university landscape is like deciphering a complex code of rankings, reviews, and reputations to uncover where you’ll not just learn, but truly flourish. Whether you’re drawn to the historic halls of Oxford or the creative buzz of Goldsmiths, finding your perfect fit is about aligning your aspirations with the unique offerings of … Read more

Oh, the joys of British rail travel! Where else can you pay a small fortune to partake in the national pastime of waiting? If you’ve ever fancied a side of delay with your journey, you’re in luck. Here’s a loving tribute to the 10 rail services across the UK that have turned the art of … Read more

The UK’s planning landscape is a battlefield, where ambitious development projects collide with fervent public opposition. From the serene countryside to historic urban edges, these are the 17 flashpoints where the tension between progress and preservation has ignited the most controversy. 17. Glasgow: Solar Farm Showdown Glasgow’s green ambitions face a backlash as solar farm … Read more

Tired of the same old economic giants? Across the UK, a new league of counties is stepping up, blending opportunities with quality of life. Whether you’re looking to plant roots or shake up your scenery, here are 20 places where the economy is as lively as the locale.   1. Cornwall Cornwall isn’t just about stunning … Read more

On Monday, the state pension rose to 8.5%, a very welcome income boost for pensioners who have struggled to keep up with rising prices. How Much is the State Pension Currently Worth? Prior to Monday 8th, the state pension was £203.85 a week for the full, new flat-rate state pension, or £156.20 a week for … Read more

Official government data shows the gender pay gap is now smaller than at any time since mandatory reporting began. Whilst on average men still earn more than women, there has been tangible progress made. Report Suggests Women Paid 91P for Every £1 Paid to a Man The median pay gap is now 9.1p, which means … Read more