Subscription scams
New proposals to crack down on subscription traps, have been unveiled by the Department for Business and Trade as the government launches a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to
What is an acceptable pensions income?
Determining an acceptable level of pension income for retirement depends on individual circumstances, including lifestyle expectations, health, and financial commitments. However, several guidelines
HMRC promotes its app
HMRC has been busy promoting the benefits of using its app. A new advertising campaign launched by HMRC is targeted at 18 to 34 year olds and showcases how the app can help them with their tax affairs
EV or diesel – for and against
When evaluating the annual running costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to diesel cars, several key factors come into play: fuel (or electricity) expenses, maintenance, insurance, taxation, and
Help to Save scheme extended
As part of the recent Budget measures, it has been confirmed that the Help to Save scheme is to be extended by a further 2 years, until April 2027. The last date an account can be opened under the
Crackdown on insurance fraud
Insurance companies have united to step up efforts to crack down on fraudsters seeking to manipulate the UK insurance market with bogus claims and duping innocent people into buying fake insurance
Recent speculation on forthcoming Budget
There is unlikely to be much to celebrate when Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget on the 30th of October.
Speculation is rife regarding the likely targets for tax increases. We have listed a few
New powers for banks to combat fraudsters
Banks will be granted new powers to delay and investigate payments suspected of fraud, enhancing consumer protection against scammers.
Under new laws being proposed by the Government, banks will be
Using the GOV.UK ID Check app
The GOV.UK ID Check app is used to allow applicants to verify their identify when they sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. Once this had been completed satisfactorily, your identity
Chancellor unveils new measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently introduced a series of new measures aimed at advancing the priorities of the new government. The key announcements include:
New funding for breakfast clubs at
