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How is the state pension changing? The full new state pension is worth £221.20 per week (£11,502 a year), and this is expected to rise to £230 a week (£11,962), while the basic state pension (£8,814 a ...
The UK government plans to expand its auto-enrolment reforms to increase total pension contributions by £45 billion over 30 years, but there’s no confirmation when this will happen. Key reforms ...
The new mortgage type will launch in April and will be for aspiring first-time buyers with up to a 5% deposit. The interest rate on Dutch-style mortgages falls as the homeowner pays off more of the ...
When meeting a financial adviser the first time it’s essential to figure out whether they are the right person to entrust with your financial future. The way to establish this is by asking the right ...
1 of 2: What are NS&I’s Green Savings Bonds? National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has recently increased the interest rate on its Green Savings Bonds from 4.2% to 5.7%. You can get this rate if ...
Keeping accurate accounting records is critical for legal compliance and tracking the financial health of a business. Complying with HMRC is necessary for businesses of all sizes within the UK.
ESG investing is fast becoming an important part of the financial landscape. And with financial regulators paying close attention to the ESG small print, advisers need to be staying on top of the fast ...
For those under the old state pension (those who’ve reached state pension age on or before 5 April 2016), it’ll increase to £169.50 per week, over £8,800 a year. Thanks to the triple lock, the state ...
Travelling can be stressful, and even more so if it’s a business trip. However, it pays to be prepared, which is why you should consider business travel insurance in case the unexpected happens. We ...
While inflation in the UK has fallen significantly over the last few months, it’s still double the Bank of England’s 2% target. When it comes to everyday expenses, this means the cost of groceries and ...
The new tool, ‘Check your state pension forecast,’ has been launched by HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help people easily increase their state pension. Available online and via ...
Labour has won the General Election by an overwhelming majority, gaining around 34% of the vote across the UK. There are no plans to increase income tax, national insurance, or VAT, but there could be ...