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New emergency action by the Bank of England to calm the markets
In an effort to reassure investors, the Bank of England issued a fresh emergency action warning of a "material risk" to financial...
Oct 11, 2022


Health and Social care levy on National Insurance and Dividend Tax
How will the governments plans to revert the NI rise and scrap the health and social care levy affect your take home pay?
Oct 8, 2022


OBR Forecasts: £60-£70bn Hole Post Kwarteng’s Mini-Budget
Kwasi Kwarteng has received independent financial projections for the UK that are anticipated to reveal a more than £60 billion gap...
Oct 7, 2022


10 Ways Xero Software Simplifies Financial Management for Businesses
Xero is an entirely cloud based accounting software for small businesses. It performs bookkeeping functions like invoicing and payroll
Oct 7, 2022


Mortgage rates rise sharply as the squeeze tightens
According to new data, major mortgage lenders are raising the cost of home loans, with the average two-year fixed rate already...
Oct 7, 2022


Dividend tax - rates and thresholds 2022/23
How much tax will I pay on my dividends? A limited company must pay Corporation Tax on its taxable profits (19% in 2022/23). It does not...
Oct 6, 2022


UK shoppers are expected to spend £4.4bn less this Christmas
According to Retail Economics and retail technology firm Metapack research, nearly 60% of British customers believe they will cut back on...
Oct 6, 2022


Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on plans to scrap 45p tax rate
The government has reversed course on proposals to eliminate the 45p income tax rate for wealthier incomes. The ideas, which were just...
Oct 4, 2022


Cost of Living Payment – A complete guide
cost of living support package has been implemented, which comprises one-time payments to people on income-related benefits
Oct 4, 2022


Energy Bills are going up from today – here’s what you need to know
How much will my costs rise now that the energy price cap is in effect? The new energy price cap went into effect Wednesday, prompting...
Oct 1, 2022


UK pension funds sell assets and tap employers in rush for cash
As the industry's crisis rages a week after the government's "mini" Budget, UK pension schemes are liquidating stocks and bonds to raise...
Sep 30, 2022


Energy Bills: Urgent Meter Readings Before October Hike
Before prices increase on Saturday, homeowners are urged to read and submit their energy metre readings. This will prevent suppliers from...
Sep 30, 2022
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