Savings bond rates increase as Charter Savings improves deals
Charter Savings – the challenger bank – has increased interest rates on five of its fixed-rate bonds, increasing competition in the savings marketplace.Continue reading
Specialist investigations and criminal investigations teams at HMRC set to merge
HMRC’s specialist investigations and criminal investigations teams will merge in order to “better share expertise and knowledge”, according to a statement from the tax authority.Continue reading
Soft skills can boost pay by 15 per cent
A group of major employers, led by McDonald’s, has called for measures to formally recognise and promote soft skills such as communication and teamwork.Continue reading
British families with stay-at-home mums face more taxes than other countries
British families with stay-at-home mothers pay more taxes than the rest of the Western world, a study reveals.Continue reading
Cycling and walking routes ‘save the UK economy £1 million a day’
According to a recent report by Sustrans – a charity that enables people to make ‘greener’ journeys – the UK’s national cycle network has saved the economy over £7 billion since it was first established 20 years ago, which equates to £1m every day.Continue reading
‘Help to Buy’ is proving popular with first time buyers
The ‘Help to Buy’ scheme, an initiative launched by the UK Government in 2013 to help people purchase a property, is now the most popular way to buy a house among first time buyers, according to recent research.Continue reading
Renewed anger at Amazon UK tax bill
Online retail giant Amazon has fuelled further anger over its tax bill as it emerged the group’s UK business paid just £11.9 million in tax last year, despite the group taking £5.3 billion in sales from British shoppers.Continue reading
Dropping oil prices provide a boost for the UK economy
Falling oil prices have been responsible for helping to cut costs for businesses across Britain in recent months, while the trend also means that consumers have more surplus cash available, according to a recent report.Continue reading
Circular economy could boost UK GDP by £29bn, research finds
The UK could boost its gross domestic product (GDP) by £2.9bn a year if it “fully embraced the circular economy”, a study has found.Continue reading
New fixed-rate savings accounts offer market-leading 12-month deal
Two up and coming challenger banks – Charter Savings Bank and Vanquis Bank – are offering market-leading interest rates on their 12-month savings accounts.Continue reading
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