In June, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 7.9% compared to the previous year. This is down from 8.7% in May which reflects a…
Gemma’s been out and about recently at the local St Francis Junior school in Newton Aycliffe as part of their brilliant Believe & Achieve Day. The day was a huge success for…
We are extremely proud of our ‘skydiving team’ who successfully completed their 15,000ft skydives at Shotton Airfield on the morning of Sunday 25th June.
Individuals wishing to maximise their State Pension entitlement are able to purchase credit for missing years by making voluntary class 3 National Insurance (NI) contributions and the government is now giving people…
HMRC has recently highlighted that more than 800,000 taxpayers claimed tax refunds for work expenses during the 2021/22 tax year and is reminding employed workers that they can claim tax refunds on…
Ofgem, the energy regulator, announced a reduction to the Energy Price Cap on Thursday, which is set to see a long-awaited drop in energy bills for millions of households across the UK. The new…
In an effort to combat high levels of inflation, the Bank of England has increased its base rate further from 4.25% to 4.50% – the 12th consecutive increase. The base rate is now the…
Having a spending and savings plan can help you understand what income you have, what needs to be allocated to everyday living expenses and what you can put towards future goals. With groceries, fuel and…
With rising interest rates, finding a suitable place for your cash savings is increasingly important. There are many things to consider when looking for the best accounts, including the interest rate, accessibility of your…
