Properties near Waitrose enjoy £38,666 added to house price
A survey has shown that having a Waitrose located near your home may be able boost the value of your house price.
Waitrose has long been popular for its upmarket goods and services and is popular among the middle class.
According...
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...
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...
Are the UK’s Asian Immigrants Being Exploited?
Evidence Looks at Overseas Money Transfers
Statistics released by the World Bank suggest that over £23 billion is sent out of the UK as remittances each year through both formal and informal channels, and an increase in immigrants from financially...
What happens if you don’t leave a will
Why you shouldn’t die without a will
If you don’t have a will when you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes. This can mean they pass to someone...
Long-term-care services at a glance
Finding the long-term care that’s right for you
As we get older, health issues and reduced mobility can often make daily life more challenging. No matter how independent you want to be, the time may come when you need to...
How to reclaim unfair bank charges such as overdraft charges
What to do if you think you have been overcharged unfairly by your bank
If you have incurred excessive overdraft charges or other bank fees, there’s a chance you could get a refund or come to an arrangement with your...
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...
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...
Smarter shopping – tips and tricks to save money
Make sure you don't pay over the odds for your shopping by comparing prices
Make sure you don't pay over the odds for your shopping - by comparing prices and buying online, you could save hundreds of pounds a year...
