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Upcoming Election Reveals Credit Rating Risks
Young people across the country are harming their credit rating by not registering to vote in the upcoming election, a…
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Consumers Reveal Concerns About Pension Freedoms
Consumers are concerned about the potential risks of taking their pension as cash, a survey by the National Association of…
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Businesses Hold Back On Capital Investment
Almost two thirds of UK businesses generated a cash surplus this year, according to research by the Institute of Chartered…
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Auto-Enrolment Could Slow Business Growth
Auto-enrolment costs could stall the growth of small and micro businesses, according to a survey commissioned by Enrolsme. The poll,…
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Shared Parental Leave Changes Give More Flexibility
New rules regarding shared parental leave have come into effect, allowing parents and adopters more flexibility in how they care…
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Tax Changes From 6 April
The start of the new tax year on 6 April saw new tax and regulatory changes come into effect. Here are…
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Homebuyers Benefit From Stamp Duty Reforms
More than two thirds of homebuyers stand to benefit from the stamp duty (SDLT) reforms introduced after the 2014 Autumn…
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Low Inflation Provides Savings Boost To Over-55s
The falling cost of living is allowing over-55s to increase their savings and pay off debts, a survey by Aviva…
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Global research report reveals true impact of office design
Global study shows those that work in environments with natural elements report a 6% increase in productivity, 15% increase…
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1 April Sees Tax Changes Come Into Effect
A host of new tax changes effecting businesses and individuals have come into effect on 1 April. Here is a…
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SME Owners Work 15 Months A Year
SME owners work the equivalent of an extra 3 months in a year, according to a survey by the British…
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Small Business Act Becomes Law
A range of measures aimed at supporting the UK’s small business sector have become law as the Small Business, Enterprise…
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Retirees Provide Financial Support To Families
More than a third of people retiring this year are currently supporting their families financially, according to survey by Prudential.…
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BAL strengthens specifier support with new Business Development Manager
Building Adhesives Ltd, the market-leading manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary products, has appointed Matthew Leaver as their…
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Charitable Donations Popular Among Estate Planners
Almost a fifth of people plan to leave money to charity when they die, according to research by the AA.…
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Small Firms Lack Confidence In Late Payment Rules
Small businesses do not trust the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to effectively tackle the UK’s poor payment culture, according to…
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Thousands Face Pensions Insecurity
The new pension freedoms coming into force on 6 April 2015 could result in 1.4 million people having inadequate…
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Budget 2015 Savings Measures Popular With Public
The new ISAs and tax breaks announced during Budget 2015 have proven popular with the public, according to a survey…
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National Minimum Wage To Rise To £6.70
The national minimum wage (NMW) for adults will increase by 20p to £6.70 on 1 October 2015, the government has…
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Budget 2015: Other Announcements
The Chancellor George Osborne has now delivered his Budget 2015 statement to the House of Commons. Here we summarise some…
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Budget 2015: Personal Finances
Chancellor George Osborne described his final budget as one that would see Britain leaving behind the “chaos of the past”…
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Budget 2015: Expectations
The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the final Budget of this parliament early this afternoon. Ahead of the statement, here…
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Budget 2015: Business Announcements
The Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final Budget statement of this Parliament to the House of Commons on Wednesday 18…
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Chancellor Shakes Up Annuity Market
Annuity holders will be able to sell their annuity income without incurring a 55% tax charge, under plans announced by…
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CRUK helps retailers to recycle carpet waste
Carpet Recycling UK will again be providing advice for retailers on sustainable disposal routes for carpet fitting waste and uplifted…
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