Reeves defends £4,400 heating claim for second home amid …
Sep 11, 2024 · Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism after justifying her decision to claim £4,400 in taxpayer-funded expenses for heating her second home, a day after MPs voted to scrap winter fuel payments of up to £300 for millions of pensioners.
Lord Bamford's £300m family windfall from JCB raises questions …
Oct 25, 2024 · Billionaire Lord Bamford's family secures a £300m payout from JCB following a 44% profit surge, as Labour signals tax hikes for the wealthy. With budget discussions looming, concerns grow over potential capital gains and property tax changes in the UK.
Russia fines Google $20 Decillion - more than all the money in the ...
Oct 30, 2024 · A Russian court has handed Google an astronomical $20 decillion fine—an amount that vastly exceeds the total money supply in the world—after the tech giant blocked accounts belonging to several pro-Kremlin TV channels on YouTube.
Evri named UK's worst delivery service as nearly half report issues
Oct 28, 2024 · Evri has been rated the UK's worst delivery company for the second consecutive year, with 44% of customers reporting service issues, according to Ofcom’s latest review.
UK car finance industry faces major disruption as lenders halt deals ...
Oct 30, 2024 · The UK car finance industry faces turmoil after a landmark court ruling on commission disclosure. Major lenders pause credit services, raising fears of significant market disruption and possible financial fallout for banks.
US-China trade war risks wiping £8.5bn from UK exports, warns …
Nov 15, 2024 · UK export growth could shrink by up to £8.5 billion over two years if a full-scale US-China trade war erupts, Allianz Trade has warned. A protracted trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies could severely impact the UK’s manufacturing sector, according to Allianz Trade, the trade credit division of the global insurance and investment manager Allianz, formerly known as ...
UK interest rates ‘could fall as low as 2.75% in the next year ...
Oct 22, 2024 · Goldman Sachs predicts UK interest rates could fall to 2.75% by 2025, faster than market expectations, as inflation eases. Learn about the Bank of England's challenges ahead.
UK minimum wage to rise to £12.21 in 2025
Oct 30, 2024 · The UK’s minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour for over-21s in April 2025, marking a 6.7 per cent increase from the current £11.44, the Chancellor has announced ahead of the Budget.
Trump’s tariff plans could cost UK economy £20bn, analysts warn
Nov 18, 2024 · Donald Trump’s proposals to impose hefty tariffs on goods entering the United States could deliver a £20 billion blow to the British economy, analysts have warned.
Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling Promises £21bn Payout for …
Oct 25, 2024 · In a landmark victory for consumers, the Court of Appeal has ruled against PCP mis-selling in the Johnson v. Firstrand Bank case, paving the way for a £21bn payout. Learn more about this groundbreaking ruling and its impact on UK car finance.