UK Among Most Unequal In Developed World

According to a report by Oxfam, the richest 1% of the UK owns over 20 times more wealth than the poorest 20%, meaning the UK falls among the most unequal of the developed world. The analysis shows that around...

Get Your Free Ticket to the Business Growth Show!

March 30th will see The Business Growth Show’s National Growth Exhibition & Conference kicking off at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. Over a thousand attendees have registered for the event and there are up to a hundred exhibitors scheduled for 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...

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...

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...

Get a cash ISA to boost your savings

Cash ISAs are savings accounts that pay tax-free interest Cash ISAs are savings accounts that pay tax-free interest. There’s an upper limit that you can save into a Cash ISA each year and there are special Junior ISAs for younger...

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...

Bank of England Pressured Banks to Lower Libor Rates

The Bank of England has been dragged into a Libor scandal after BBC Panorama secretly recorded a senior Barclay’s manager and a Libor submitter. The recording shows that the Bank of England pressured banks into pushing down their Libor...

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...

CSE Awareness Day

People in Wolverhampton are being urged to make a personal pledge and help tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE). Councils across the West Midlands, including the City of Wolverhampton Council, are teaming up with West Midlands Police to support national CSE...