Do you need a boost to your financial health in 2022? If you’d like to know more, read our simple tips on keeping your finances on an even keel in 2022.
How to beat the burglars this Christmas
In this blog learn how to beat the burglars this Christmas, keep thoughtless burglars at bay and enjoy Christmas on the cheap.
Tax scam warning!
HMRC’s tax scam warning urges those contacted to check for fraudulent communications, before the self-assessment deadline of 31st January 2022.
Black Friday Deals
Do you want to take advantage of Black Friday deals on November 26? Check out these tips from consumer champions Which and shop smartly.
The Budget: Key Points
The Budget: Key Points including changes that will affect businesses, schools, families, drinkers and smokers are discussed in our latest blog.
Paying enough tax?
Paying enough tax? HMRC figures, estimate that the UK’s tax gap has grown to an estimated £35 billion. Read our blog to find out more.
No-shows costing hospitality sector
No-shows costing hospitality sector? Read on to find out how much those who don’t turn up to reservations made at restaurants and pubs cost the industry.
Warning to stay alert as impersonation fraud rockets
Scammers pretending to be HMRC, banks and parcel delivery firms have defrauded the public out of nearly £130 million in 2021. ‘Impersonation fraud’, in which the criminal texts or calls the victim while pretending to be from a trusted organisation, has rocketed in the past six months, according to trade body UK Finance. Phones have been bombarded with millions of …
What happens to Bounce Back Loans when a company goes bust
Bounce Back Loans were one of the most popular emergency finance options for businesses affected by the pandemic due to no repayments or interest to pay for 12 months and a low fixed interest rate of 2.5%. A key feature of the scheme was the government’s guarantee to repay lenders 100% of outstanding loan amounts if their borrower went bust. …
How your bank should help when you’ve been scammed
The moments, minutes and months after a financial scam can be crucial, not just in terms of getting your hard-earned money back but to stop it happening again. According to research from consumer organisation Which? some banks are failing to support bank transfer fraud victims, leaving them at risk of future attempts. When 432 victims of fraud or attempted fraud …