Brits

Despite a blistering summer, high interest rates and looming tax rises, Britons are spending more on small luxuries such as pastries and cosmetics, a trend Barclaycard has dubbed the “confectionery economy”. According to…

In his letter published in The Sun, Taylor highlights a pivotal concern: the delay in transitioning to electric vehicles following the postponement of the ban on new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. Despite governmental mandates mandating…

From the allure of Dragons’ Den to the dynamic platforms of TikTok, a surge of youthful entrepreneurial spirit is reshaping the landscape of business in the UK.Recent findings from Lloyds Bank reveal that Generation Z is leading the…

Ultimate Products, a consumer goods conglomerate, has disclosed a decline in airfryer purchases among Brits, resulting in a four per cent decrease in revenues during the latter half of the year. The company, which boasts ownership of…

The value of HMRC tax penalties surged by 25 per cent between 2022 and 2023 to its the highest level on record, new data shows, as the government faces criticism for unfairly fining struggling businesses. HMRC imposed £851m in…

Britain’s top 100,000 taxpayers paid almost a quarter (24 per cent) of all income and capital gains tax in 2021/22, new data has revealed. The UK’s top 100,000 taxpayers, making up 0.3 per cent of the total number of taxpayers, footed…

New research has revealed that an estimated 12 million UK consumers will turn to short term credit instalment plans this Christmas to afford presents and other essential items. The research, which follows a survey of more than 1,000…

September spelled further pain for restaurants and takeaway businesses, as spending on eating out slowed due to Brits cutting back on eating out before the Christmas period. According to Barclay’s latest spending report, some 44 per…

A new survey has revealed the UK’s sentiment regarding pensions and retirement. The survey, conducted by investment comparison site Investing Reviews, asked over 2,000 users their opinions and attitudes towards retirement, pensions and…

The cost of living crisis has increased understanding of the ins and outs of our personal finances. However, with the world of finance fraught with confusing terminology, it's no surprise that many of us regularly feel overwhelmed. To…