CashNews.co Image source: Getty Images Some creative people can live nicely off the passive income they earn from royalties from their works. And that’s just one way to help fund a comfortable retirement. But what chance does an artistically talentless nerd like me have? A good one, I think. And it’s all because I invest […]
Labour plots brutal new exit tax on Brits who leave country | Personal Finance | Finance #UKFinance
CashNews.co Left-wing tax campaigners are constantly pushing each other to new extremes. With Labour in power they’re fighting to get the attention of PM Keir Starmer and chancellor Rachel Reeves, by suggesting one new tax raid after another. The Resolution Foundation, whose boss Torsten Bell is now a Labour MP, is among the most active. […]
Warning as millions face up to £549 council tax hike | Personal Finance | Finance #UKFinance
CashNews.co Millions of people – including widows – could be hit with a huge council tax hike next year – a new analysis has claimed. There are concerns the government could scrap the single-person discount on council tax, which is worth at least 25 percent. If that happened then many pensioners who live alone, many […]
‘My side hustle earns me up to £3,000 a month extra’ | Personal Finance | Finance #UKFinance
CashNews.co A 25-year-old from Westminster is earning up to £3,000 a month on top of his salary through his storage removal side hustle. Fahim Kasru, who lives with his parents, was struggling to save money due to rising living costs. He first discovered Airtasker, a local services marketplace, when a friend hired someone from the […]
Football finance expert names how many points Man City face being deducted in their ‘trial of the century’ – and warns relegation looms if they are found guilty of 115 charges #UKFinance
CashNews.co Manchester City face 115 charges relating to breaches of Financial Fair Play The charges date all the way back from 2009 and go all the way up until 2018 LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Tum Balogun Published: 04:05 EDT, 14 […]
State pensioners face £1,300 fireplace fines after losing Winter Fuel Payment | Personal Finance | Finance #UKFinance
CashNews.co State pensioners turning to solid fuel burning like log burners this winter have been warned over potential fines of up to £1,300 in total if they use their fireplace or chimney. Roughly 10 million state pensioners are set to lose their £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter, coupled with a rise in Ofgem energy […]
With share buybacks under way, I love the look of this FTSE 250 company #UKFinance
CashNews.co Image source: Getty Images At a dynamic moment for the global energy sector, Drax (LSE:DRX) could be an interesting opportunity. This FTSE 250 constituent’s undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, pivoting from coal-fired power generation to become a leader in renewable energy. And with a share buyback programme now in full swing, management […]
Dudley Building Society named one of UK’s best workplace #UKFinance
CashNews.co The accolade, awarded by Great Place to Work UK, recognises the organisation’s commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace environment. The annual UK’s Best Workplaces awards celebrate organisations across various sectors that excel in satisfying employees and workplace excellence. Read more: Alex Ballinger MP issues invite to first surgery The recognition is based […]
UK increases financial requirements for international students #UKFinance
CashNews.co International students planning to study in the United Kingdom will face higher financial requirements from January 2025, following new rules announced by the UK Home Office. The changes, revealed on September 10, 2024, will see an increase in the amount of savings students must demonstrate when applying for a visa. Under the new guidelines, […]
UK fiscal sustainability at risk: Public finance watchdog #UKFinance
CashNews.co London, Sep 14 The United Kingdom’s public debt is projected to exceed 270 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2070, according to a report published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The projection is based on policy settings as of March 2024. In its latest Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report, […]