Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff

Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff

The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure by seeking to tackle financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors. The Insolvency Service operates as an executive agency of the...
Ask for advice

Ask for advice

Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here are some key advantages: Expert Financial Guidance Accountants are trained professionals with deep knowledge of tax laws,...
Claiming Child Trust Fund cash

Claiming Child Trust Fund cash

If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting for you in a dormant Child Trust Fund (CTF). If your children recently turned 18 you should check to see if they have claimed the money, to which they are entitled. Children born after 31...
Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government's annual interest charges on the national debt, but the exact amount of the reduction depends on the proportion of the debt that is sensitive to changes in short-term interest rates. According to the...
Negative equity

Negative equity

Negative equity occurs when the value of an asset, typically a property, falls below the outstanding balance on the loan or mortgage secured against it. In other words, the amount owed on the mortgage is greater than the current market value of the property. Example:...
Guidance for charities on managing public disorder

Guidance for charities on managing public disorder

The charity commission has offered the following guidance to charities following the recent public disorder events. The main points are summarised below: Are you operating in an area which has seen or is at risk of unrest? If so and you wish to continue to operate...