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4 September 2019

How much did the summer holiday cost?

With summer holidays being a distant memory, how much did you spend if you have children or grandchildren? Your Money reports “These costs have increased by 25 per cent since 2014, according to a study by Post Office Money. Parents plan to get out and about to keep their children amused, the survey revealed. When […]

3 September 2019

The Profile of Self Employed in the UK

Workplace Insight reports “in 2019, nearly 1 in 5 (19 percent) of the entire self-employed workforce is over 60. The number of over 60s who are self-employed increased from 579,000 in 2009 to 949,000 in 2019 – an increase of 64 percent. The total number of self-employed individuals has increased from 3.85 million to 4.92 […]

2 September 2019

Holiday Value

We may be nearing the end of the traditional holiday season however the BBC reports on “five holiday destinations where a weak pound still goes far”. The article compares key holiday staple prices at these destinations. Read more.

30 August 2019

Yellow and Blue Homes

The BBC reports that “Ikea could be building homes in the UK after a council in the south of England agreed to work with a developer owned by the flat-pack retailer. Worthing Council is considering a deal with BoKlok, owned by Ikea and construction company Skanska, to build up to 162 homes in the seaside […]

29 August 2019

Pensions are Misunderstood

Ross Altman in Money Marketing writes “For most people, pensions are the best way to save for retirement, but there is no doubt they are complicated. The pension freedoms regime was originally designed to be accompanied by financial guidance to help people plan better. However, take-up has been woefully low so far, leaving many on […]

27 August 2019

What do those in the Clergy, Chief Executives and Chiropractors have in common?

“Some jobs pay very well, other jobs are very stable, and some jobs have very flexible schedules. However, which jobs are truly the most satisfying? …there are a few common factors that make a job fulfilling and enjoyable… U.S. News & World Report, PayScale, CareerBliss, and other organizations have conducted research on the most satisfying […]

26 August 2019

Trust in the Media

“A new Ipsos global study finds that people across 27 countries are divided on whether they trust traditional media (newspapers, magazines, TV, and radio). Globally, 49% trust TV and radio to be a reliable source of news and information (46% do not have much trust, or no trust at all), and 47% trust newspapers and […]

23 August 2019

8 in 10 SMES Face Barriers to Growth

Business Leader reports on findings from a study by Hitachi Capital Business Finance: “SMEs in the retail sector (89%) were those most likely perceive significant barriers to growth. Just under half blamed market uncertainty (47%) as a key obstacle to growth, whilst a quarter pointed towards rising rents on the high street as a problem […]

22 August 2019

The happiest places to live in UK revealed

The Independent reports: “According to the Royal Mail UK Happiness Index, Winchester, East Renfrewshire, and Monmouthshire are among the top “happiest places” to live in the UK. The index takes into account eight measures which are relevant to one’s happiness including life expectancy, crime rates, carbon emissions, and personal wellbeing. Winchester in south east England […]

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