Download IPFS A charity is calling for urgent reforms after warning that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is deducting up to £60 per month from benefit recipients without sufficient notice, leaving many struggling to meet basic living costs. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, established by financial[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a sweeping move to energise the United Kingdom’s economy and deepen retail investor participation, the government has unveiled a major campaign urging households to transition from cash-based Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) to investing in shares. The initiative is part of a broader financial services overhaul known as[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has welcomed the U.K. Government’s newly unveiled Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, praising its pro-growth stance and targeted regulatory reforms designed to strengthen the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre. The 10-year plan aims to create an environment where financial[Read More…]

Download IPFS The rising long-term cost of the state pension may force the government to re-evaluate existing pension tax relief policies, despite Labour’s commitment to uphold the triple lock. According to recent figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the cost of maintaining the state pension could reach £15.5[Read More…]

Download IPFS Eastleigh Borough Council is grappling with a mounting debt crisis, with borrowing now standing at £585.3 million and expected to climb to £622.7 million by March 2025. Critics argue that the council’s financial strategy is unsustainable, primarily due to its handling of a long-delayed housing project. Without urgent[Read More…]