Dudley Council’s watchdog committee has been assured that staff will receive their wages on time even as a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is set to be introduced next year. The council’s Core Business Scrutiny …
Under the leadership of Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a significant shift in the UK’s tax landscape is on the horizon. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data reveals that by 2027, approximately 3.2 million additional …
Birmingham City Council has stepped up its asset disposal programme, recently announcing the sale of a community centre as part of its broader financial recovery efforts. Since declaring itself effectively bankrupt in …
Nearly half of working-age adults in the UK do not save into a pension, exposing a looming crisis in retirement preparedness. A recent report from the government-backed Pensions Commission reveals that women nearing …
At just 22 years old, university student Holly Murray has managed to save an impressive £28,000 by combining savvy financial habits with side hustles and disciplined investing. During her gap year, Holly worked at a bar, …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to raise the state pension age earlier than originally scheduled, potentially affecting millions of people born between April 1970 and March 1978. Treasury officials have …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to send out brown tax letters to a record 9.5 million state pensioners born before 1960, warning them of potential tax bills stemming from frozen tax thresholds. This surge in …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age, a change that could leave millions of people born before 1977 substantially worse off. Currently, under rules introduced by the Labour …
Starting this Wednesday, all Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will officially fall under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory umbrella. This move comes at a crucial time, as recent research shows BNPL usage …
Santander has issued a warning to customers as the average cost of attending a UK gig has soared to £128, reflecting a near quadrupling in stadium ticket prices since 2000. A recent study by the bank, which has branches …
PayPal has introduced a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service for UK customers called Pay in 30 Days. Starting Tuesday, July 14, shoppers can make purchases between £1 and £900 and pay the full amount up to 30 days later, …
Dudley Council has ruled out issuing council tax refunds to residents experiencing delayed bin collections, despite widespread complaints and operational setbacks. During the council meeting on July 13, members of the ruling …
Andy Burnham, the Labour Party frontrunner for Prime Minister, has reignited discussions about increasing the top income tax rate to 50% for those earning above £125,140. This proposal revives a controversial debate about …
Starting on 15 July, new regulations will come into effect in England to protect consumers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. These services, which allow shoppers to pay for purchases in instalments, have become popular …
Birmingham City remains hopeful about re-signing Ibrahim Osman, who impressed during his loan spell last season. The Ghanaian forward scored twice in 18 appearances and quickly became a fan favorite. Manager Chris Davies …