As Stephen Fry pointed out, the working week is a social construct, not a scientific fact. What’s more, there’s no real backing for it in law, in theory, or in reality. This means that, in principle, there should be no real barrier to the UK (or anywhere else)...
Like its predecessor, the spring budget, the spring statement heralds the beginning of the end of the financial year. It also sets out what investors can expect from the year ahead. Here are its key points. The UK is expected to avoid a recession The Office for...
Organising a divorce can be a whole lot more complicated (and emotional) than organising a wedding. The process can, however, become a lot easier if you approach it with a clear understanding of your rights and obligations. Here is a quick guide to help. If you have...
Falling victim to a scam can have all kinds of unpleasant consequences. You can not only lose money, but you can also lose your identity. It’s therefore vital to do everything you possibly can to keep yourself safe from them. Here are some tips to help. Common...
In the UK, every new year, financial writers remind their readers to organise their finances before the end of the financial year. For some people, this may include deciding whether or not to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions. If you are one of these...
The arrival of a new year means that people in the UK have essentially three months to use up any tax allowances they still have. If you haven’t used up your full ISA allowance, you should make it a priority to do so, if you can. Here is a quick guide to help. The...