TSB: Could You Be Entitled to Compensation?

TSB
 
Published: 11/05/2018 and written by P Smith

Almost a month on and TSB is still battling to repair the damage caused after an IT glitch led to severe problems for the company. With an unknown number of customers thought to have faced […]

Weak Economic Growth Means Increase in Interest Rates Unlikely

Interest Rates
 
Published: 04/05/2018 and written by P Smith

The UK has seen its weakest period of economic growth for five years. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the economy slowed down to just 0.1% growth during the first three months […]

The Royal Wedding: How Much Will It Cost and Who Is Footing the Bill?

Royal Wedding
 
Published: 01/05/2018 and written by P Smith

Whether you’re a royalist or not, it’s practically impossible to stay away from the wedding hype surrounding Prince Harry’s and Meghan Markle’s upcoming nuptials. With just weeks to go until the big day, Mr Lender […]

Day Zero: How Cape Town Narrowly Avoided Running Out of Water

 
Published: 27/04/2018 and written by P Smith

Just recently, Cape Town was preparing for the very real possibility that the city could run out of water within months. The ominously named ‘Day Zero’ was set for April – the day when the […]

Earth Day: How to Save Money While Saving the World

 
Published: 20/04/2018 and written by P Smith

Each year on 22nd of April, people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day – and this year, it couldn’t be at a more pressing time. With government policies and proposals being discussed on […]

Good Friday Agreement: The 20 Year Anniversary

Good Friday Agreement
 
Published: 12/04/2018 and written by P Smith

2018 marks a monumental year for many reasons, with plenty of celebrations and anniversaries taking place for a whole variety of events. This April marks 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement was signed in […]

Facebook Data Breach: Brits Could Get to Up to £12,500 in Damages

facebook data breach
 
Published: 06/04/2018 and written by P Smith

Facebook has recently come under fire for failing to properly protect users from companies using their data illegally. As many as 87million people could have been affected by the data breach, and it has now […]

TV Licence Price Rise: How Much Do You Have to Pay?

TV Licence
 
Published: 29/03/2018 and written by P Smith

The cost of a TV licence is going up from Sunday, 1st April 2018. Prices will increase from £147 a year for a colour TV to £150.50, and from £49.50 a year for a black […]

Spring Statement 2018: What Was Said and How Does It Affect You?

Spring Statement
 
Published: 22/03/2018 and written by L Sherman

Last week saw Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, deliver his first Spring Statement. Changes in 2017 meant what was previously known as the Autumn Statement would become the Autumn Budget, and the Spring Budget […]

Bitcoin Ban: UK Banks Ban Credit Card Users from Buying Bitcoin

Bitcoin Ban
 
Published: 14/03/2018 and written by Natasha Krovak

Bitcoin is the currency on everyone’s lips at the moment. If you’re not involved in trading with the currency, you more than likely have an opinion on it. Whether you believe cryptocurrencies to be a […]