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...