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...

Council change their mind on £70 tax increase after resident complaints

The council leader of Birmingham, Ian Ward has said after listening to resident’s complaints on tax increases they have decided not to look at the increase. Birmingham City Council have abandoned plans to for council tax rise, after the residents...

Landmark Ruling Sees Husband Receives Less Assets Due to Brief Marriage

A landmark divorce case could see asset splits in the UK fall under much needed scrutiny. Energy trader Julie Sharp, 44, built up a multi-million company whilst married to her partner. However when the marriage went bust a mere four...

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...

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...

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...

Chamber urges Bank to hold nerve as inflation falls

Businesses leaders in Greater Birmingham urged the Bank of England to hold its nerve following the announcement that inflation fell to 3 per cent in December. Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) urged the Bank to hold off raising interest rates...

IT’S A SCAM!

There is a new scam being broadcast via WhatsApp claiming that if you click a link within the message that you will be entiltled to a £250 voucher, which can be used at a Tesco, Asda or at a...

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...

Get holidays for less

Find out how to cut costs on your travel, currency and insurance cover We all want to pay less, without sacrificing our fun in the sun (or snow, or city streets). Find out how to cut costs on your travel,...