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Warning: self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9bn in income tax last year
Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid an estimated £8.9bn last year*, research from national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young shows. UHY Hacker Young says the…
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New research reveals UK cities struggling to keep wages ahead of rising costs
The UK is facing a serious cost-of-living crisis. Prices have soared nearly 20% over the past five years, even as annual inflation…
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Emergency savings gap: one in five Brits would need to borrow to cover a £250 bill
One in five UK adults (21%) say they would need to take on debt to cover an unexpected £250 bill, and a…
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Recognise Bank completes £1.96m commercial property loan for student accommodation scheme in Aberdeen
Recognise Bank has completed a £1.96 million commercial property loan to support the refinance and onward development of a student accommodation scheme…
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Half of SMEs use AI regularly: Legal expert warns of hidden dangers in 2026 that could cost them millions
Kirstin McKnight, Practice Group Leader at commercial law firm LegalVision shared the most common legal risks that business owners need to be aware of in…
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Out with the old: modern couples ditch household chores stereotypes
British households are increasingly being run as joint operations, with couples sharing responsibility for everything from financial decision-making to food shopping and…
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HMRC charged taxpayers £325m in fines and interest for late self-assessment tax payments last year
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued £325 million in fines and interest charges to taxpayers who paid their self-assessment bills late last…
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One in five advisers use sourcing platforms to access tools to improve client conversations and outcomes
The latest research by Advise Wise has highlighted the variety of functions that sourcing platforms perform outside of product source and key…
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Winning The Traitors could change your life – what to consider before spending the prize
With the final of The Traitors happening today and a potential £120,000 prize on the line, Claire Trott, Head of Advice at…
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Feeling the pinch of ‘friendflation’ this January? Halving your socialising spend could add £173k to your retirement pot
After the festive season splurge, January often brings a financial reality check. With many feeling the pinch and setting fresh resolutions, Standard…

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