As we head towards spring you may be planning some DIY around the house or garden. If so, an article by Wellbeing News makes for sobering reading, as it reveals the number of people admitted to hospital with DIY injuries rose 11% between 2020 and 2022. While DIY around the home may be bad for … Continued

In June, streets up and down the UK put up bunting as the nation marked the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. As the longest reigning British monarch, she has been a constant while many aspects of British life have changed. 70 years ago, just 14% of households owned a television, and there was only … Continued

An article by MoneyAge reveals that the average UK worker is on track to exceed the current pension Lifetime Allowance (LTA), which could mean they face a tax charge of up to 55% when they come to draw from their fund. One reason for this is that many workers are unaware of the value of … Continued

While you probably have a private or workplace pension that provides an income in retirement, there’s another source of money that may be more important to your finances than you realise. It’s your State Pension, and while it may seem relatively insignificant, it could provide up to £9,627.80 a year in 2022/23. The State Pension … Continued

If you’ve recently bought clothing or shoes online and then sent them back, you might want to consider a report by the BBC, which makes a startling revelation. It shows that each year, £5 billion of waste is generated because many of the items we return are sent to landfill instead of going back to … Continued

When Ofgem increased the energy price cap in April 2022, the Guardian claimed it would result in millions of households facing an average bill of £1,971 a year for gas and electricity. Even with the government’s recent introduction of a “temporary” windfall tax on energy companies, households may face another significant price hike when the … Continued

Following the increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs) in May 2022 and the chancellor’s “temporary” windfall tax on energy firms, taxation has featured heavily in 2022’s headlines. According to the Telegraph, British taxpayers are paying more to the Treasury than ever before, so much so that the tax burden could reach the highest levels since … Continued

The ongoing impact of Covid is still very much in play affecting both the real and investment world. In addition, the awful situation in Ukraine is now amplifying the effects of Covid. There appear to be four different but connected issues affecting the global economy: 1. China’s growth prospects have been downgraded due to its … Continued

As May is the month of National Vegetarian Week, you may be looking for some fantastic non-meat dishes to enjoy with friends and family. While BBC Good Food explains that a vegetarian diet could provide a healthier way to eat and benefit the environment, a great reason to eat more vegetarian food is that it … Continued

The latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows that the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) being paid by Britons continues to rise. Figures reveal that, between April 2021 and March 2022, the government received £6.1 billion from IHT, an increase of £700 million when compared to the same period a year earlier. While … Continued