TalkTalk, one of the big telecoms companies in the UK, is to tap its owners for several hundred millions of pounds. It was founded by Sir Charles Dunstone, and about 4 million customers are currently subscribed to its broadband services. The discussions for the new money will be led by Sir Charles with other key …
Hundreds stranded at Birmingham Airport following flight cancellations to wait long hours without food or drink, which followed in the wake of an IT system crash. Now, this left the travelers pretty frustrated already, standing there and pointing out the hassle airlines have to go through following such unpredictable technical issues. Chaos broke out at …
Otley Snack Bar is one of the most popular cafes across West Yorkshire, serving traditional food in a very nice atmosphere. After 21 years under the ownership of Di Kerr and Debbie Lamb, it is now up for sale. Two ladies in their 60s are retiring and are leaving behind a legacy of reasonably priced …
An IT glitch at the weekend has caused chaos for GPs and pharmacies. While the problem has been resolved, some disruption may spill over into next week. Patients should attend appointments as usual, unless told otherwise. The NHS said problems caused by a major IT outage could persist into next week for GPs. An important …
What would happen if you had to pay car tax based on your mileage for the year? This is what could happen under a new pay-per-mile car tax scheme being talked about in the UK. And it could save older drivers some cash. Let us know more about this idea and how it could benefit …
Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK, has come up with a new measure that is going to take effect on January 17, which will see mobile, pay TV, and broadband companies give clearer information up-front to customers on any possible price rises during the contract. The move aims to provide clear information in simple …
Labour is going to significantly revamp the private pension sector to increase pension funds, cut their costs, and provide better and varied investment options. This would be spearheaded through a taskforce, with new rules to be brought out soon. It also intends to drive growth in the economy and ensure better retirement outcomes. It is …
Top ad agency Havas London lost its B Corp status following an investigation that its sister agency's work with Shell went against the values set by B Corp. B Lab, the company behind the B Corp certification, found the actions by Havas to be in breach of their community standards and revoked their B Corp …
The UK job market has been cooling off, with wages now growing at a slower rate than before. According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, this makes for a tricky decision by the Bank of England on cutting interest rates. Wage Growth SlowsUK wage growth slows down to its weakest in two …
A number of house purchases across the UK delayed by a system glitch that affected the Chaps payments system on Thursday. A lot of homebuyers and movers face issues with this problem. At the later part of the day, 4:30 PM, the issue was said to be fixed by the Bank of England; however, it …
Wednesday could see the announcement of a plan to prevent people from shoplifting. The government would like to make a new law to punish those who steal things costing less than £200. In 2014, the law was changed so that stealing things worth under £200 wasn't punished as seriously. Now, the government wants to reverse …
Are you saving money in a bank account? Well, here is something important: the taxman might just take some of that money from you as tax! It's happening because interest rates on savings are going up, and the rules about how much money you're allowed to save without paying tax just haven't caught up. From …
More than half a million people in the U.K. face a steep tax rate of 60 % on part of their earnings. This applies to individuals who earn between £100,000 to £125,150 yearly. The highest rate of tax paid, however, is usually 45 percent, but things get different once earnings fall between these amounts. The …
With falling inflation, heated football fever from the men's Euros tournament, and increasing fake tan sales, supermarket sales in the UK have increased in recent times. Wet weather hardly dampened the improved consumer confidence, making its mark on high-street spending. Recently, falling inflation, football fever, and fake tan all combined to give supermarket sales in …
