Carillion Placed into Liquidation
Wolverhampton based Carillion one of the UK’s largest construction companies was placed into liquidation on Monday 15 January after struggling with debts of £900 million and a pension deficit of £590 million.
The company has over hundreds of public sector...
Mortgages – a beginner’s guide
Looking to buy your first home? Get to grips with how mortgages work
Taking out a mortgage is a big financial commitment so it’s important to know what you’re doing and how mortgages work. You must also be sure that...
Tax credits and other help with childcare costs
You could get extra tax credits to help with the cost of childcare
Thinking about going back to work after having a baby? You could get extra tax credits to help with the cost of childcare. There’s also help available...
Find out what you’re entitled to for support with further study
Student loans are avaliable to help with both tutition fees and costs of living
So, you want to go to university or college to study further, but aren’t sure of what the costs might be, and how you can afford...
RDF’s Shop Well For Less? To return to BBC One
RDF West has been commissioned to make a third 4x60’ series of Shop Well For Less? for BBC One following the success of the last series.
The new series will be made out of RDF’s Bristol offices and will be Exec Produced by...
Midlands Companies Feature in ‘Times’ Listing
The annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 league table ranks the top 100 British companies with the biggest sales. Regular name include Virgin Atlantic, Dyson and Clarks.
A total of 16 Midlands Companies have appeared on the list, the...
Running a car as a young driver
Learn how to keep key car running costs down with our useful tips
After housing costs, a car is probably one of the most expensive things that you’ll pay for as a young adult. We look at the key costs...
CALL FOR MORE LOCAL SUPPORT
ART Business Loans (ART) was delighted to welcome the Secretary General of Co-operatives UK, Ed Mayo, to its 21st AGM, held at Innovation Birmingham Campus on 28thSeptember. In his keynote speech, Mr Mayo talked about the value of Community...
Save energy, save money
Energy Saving Tips to reduce the cost of your bills and save money
If you want to save on your energy bills, switching suppliers can only take you so far. To really make a difference you need to use less...
Car insurance for young drivers – the key facts
Learn how to keep car insurance costs down for young drivers
Car insurance is a legal necessity, but with cover for young drivers often costing more than the car itself, how do you know which level of protection is best...
