If you’re worried about the rising cost of living in the UK, you’re not alone. A new survey by consumer champion Which? has revealed that 65% of households have resorted to measures such as cutting back on essentials, selling items or dipping into savings to pay their rapidly rising bills. This represents the highest level…
2019 research by Close Brothers found that more than 9 in 10 (94%) UK employees suffered from money worries, with more than three-quarters (77%) of employees saying that money worries impact them at work. Financial worries can have a detrimental impact on staff performance, leading to reduced productivity and, potentially, more absences due to stress…
According to Cancer Research UK, 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. The British Heart Foundation say that 260 people are admitted to hospital every day in the UK as a result of a heart attack. And Brain Research UK say that, on average, someone in the…
If you want to live a comfortable life, retire and live the lifestyle you want, or manage debt successfully, it’s vital to keep control of your finances. However, recent research published by This is Money has revealed that Brits may have as much as £50 billion “lost” in inactive or dormant accounts. The analysis shows…
Shopping around for insurance can be a challenge. With so many different insurers and types of protection available, how do you know which one is right for you? If you want to make sure you receive valuable financial support if you’re diagnosed with a serious illness, you might be considering Critical Illness cover. This valuable…
In recent years the impact of man-made climate change has risen up the political agenda. Governments have signed global agreements in an attempt to limit the rise in temperature while at a household level there are lots of steps you can take, from recycling to eating less meat. The key aim of tackling climate change…
Your mortgage is likely to be the biggest financial commitment you ever make. Borrowing hundreds of thousands of pounds to buy a home is a huge undertaking, and so you need to be sure you’re making the right choices. One of the major issues you should think about when you take out a mortgage is:…
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional situations you deal with in your life. In 2020, there were 103,592 divorces granted in England and Wales, with the majority (98.9%) among opposite-sex couples. And, with recent rule changes making it easier for couples to separate without apportioning blame, this figure could rise in…
Over the last few years, man-made climate change has caused a series of extreme weather events. The most recent unprecedented weather in the UK happened in July, when soaring temperatures led to the Met Office issuing its first ever heat-related red warning. Extreme sunshine affected much of the UK, with 46 separate weather stations recording…
According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), at the start of 2021 there were 5.5 million small and micro-businesses in the UK. As the FSB say, these firms – who employ up to 250 people – “play a crucial role in the UK economy”. It has been a difficult couple of years for many…
