Record number of Britons file tax returns on Christmas Day
While most households spent the holidays feasting and visiting relatives and friends, others apparently decided Christmas was the season to catch up on admin, with 22,000 Britons filing self-assessment tax returns during the yuletide break this year. The latest data from
UK disposable incomes to fall by 3.8% in 2023
Households are facing a “groundhog year” in 2023, as soaring gas bills and planned tax rises squeeze disposable incomes and send living standards tumbling for the second year running. Higher mortgage costs as fixed-rate loans come to an end and new
‘Worst run for house prices since 2008’ as December sees further decline
House prices recorded their “worst run” since 2008 following a fourth consecutive monthly decline in December, according to a closely-watched measure. Mortgage lender Nationwide’s index charted a sharp slowdown in the annual rate of price growth – to 2.8% this month
Elon Musk emails staff as Tesla stocks reach two-year low
Tesla stocks have slid to their lowest value in more than two years as the electric car maker plans to reduce its production cycle and investors worry how much time Elon Musk is dedicating to managing Twitter. Musk emailed Tesla staff
Covid travel curbs on China are pointless, says vaccine chief
Restrictions on travellers from China are likely to be pointless, Britain’s vaccine chief has said as Spain became the latest country to impose Covid tests on arrivals from the country. European public health chiefs also said that border measures were “unjustified”
New King Charles 50p coins could be worth £2 each ‘within weeks’
The first coins bearing the official effigy of the King have appeared in circulation in post offices around the UK. The King’s portrait will first appear on a 50p, with the reverse, or “tails” side of the coin, commemorating the life
Rail strikes ‘cost UK hospitality sector £1.5bn in December alone’
The rail strikes have had a worse impact on the UK’s hospitality industry than expected – costing bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels £1.5bn in December alone – according to the head of the body representing the sector. Kate Nicholls, the chief
Barriers to small firms’ access to finance could hold back UK economic recovery
Two thirds of small firms plan to make some form of investment in their business by 2024, but under half feel they are fully aware of the different types of financing options available to them, new research has found. FSB’s new
Homeowners face £3,000 rise in mortgage payments
Millions of homeowners refixing their mortgages next year face an average annual increase of £3,000 in repayments, according to research which warns that 2023 will bring additional financial hardship for borrowers. A report by the Resolution Foundation think tank said that
Jungle murals for the wall as an idea for nursery
Jungle wallpaper as an unique nursery wall decor. Jungle murals for the wall from Uwalls.co.uk are an easy and stylish way to make a nursery attractive. Bright colours and amazing designs will certainly amaze little children and bring some unique atmosphere