New fraud rules
Small businesses across the UK are being urged to take note of new fraud prevention measures set to become law this autumn. Effective.
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Lenders predict rate cuts
Cheaper short-term loans mark first inversion since 2022 UK homeowners can now secure a cheaper two-year fixed mortgage than a five-year deal for.
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Fiscal and moral failure
Labour could lose power forever Voters who plumped for Labour at the last general election were backing change, notably in tax justice. Instead,.
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Banks are not your friend
Anybody over the age of 35 is liable to remember living through the economic crisis of 2007/8 when the world’s banking system collapsed.
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Tax crackdown fuels bullion boom
Surge in coin buying driven by tax fears UK investors are snapping up record numbers of gold coins in a bid to sidestep.
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Base rate drops to 4%
The Bank of England today cut UK interest rates by 0.25%. The move lowers the base rate to 4% – the fifth cut.
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UK car finance scandal
Supreme Court ruling limits payouts On Friday the UK Supreme Court ruled in favour of lenders in two of three test cases, significantly.
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Britain in debt spiral
Economic warning as costs surge The UK is heading into a dangerous “debt doom loop” that threatens to choke economic growth, drive out.
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Scots toast India trade deal
Figures suggest the UK’s trade deal with India will deliver £190 million for Scotland. The Scotland Office said the deal is great news.
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Brits face pension shortfall
Retirement crisis hits home Millions of Brits, including many thousands across the West Midlands, are heading for a pension shortfall, with new figures.