Before World War One, Britain was undoubtedly the global economic superpower – a role now played by the USA and soon to be filled by China.
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UK properties slower to sell than a year ago
The housing market has slowed down significantly. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported that whereas last year a home typically took 16 weeks to be sold, the average time is now about 18 weeks.
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
HMRC is striving to revolutionise the UK tax system and plans to do that through the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative.
What does the US trade war with China mean for the rest of the world?
Trump’s presidency has seen U.S. trade policies return to a bygone era of protectionism. At the start of July, the U.S announced $34 billion of tariffs on Chinese goods, suggesting that Trump has China firmly in his sights.
6 top tips on how not to lose money from your pension each year
Keeping track of your pension can be difficult at the best of times, and if you have multiple pots it can seem nigh on impossible. Fortunately, we have some top tips to help.
Can a lack of knowledge of tax rules ever save you?
Staying on top of the latest tax legislation probably isn’t at the top of the to-do list of the majority of UK citizens, and that’s understandable. If you were to miss something though, would you be let off? Or would your ignorance turn out to be not so blissful, after all?
Why the experts say people need financial advisers
With the array of online tools and self help resources available, it can be tempting to try and take your finances into your own hands from time to time.
August 2018
The news in July really could not have been much worse. The threat of a trade war between the US and China simmered throughout the month, and then on 31st July President Trump ramped up the tension with proposals of a 25% tariff on $200bn (£152bn) of Chinese imports.
A universal pension lesson: Start saving as early as you can
When it comes to saving for your pension, the old adage repeated to revising students rings true; little and often.
5 steps to becoming a millionaire
You can’t take two steps on the internet without tripping over a new get-rich-quick scheme or the latest mentor promising you fast, easy results.