UK house prices are anticipated to stagnate in 2024, according to a revised forecast from Capital Economics, which now projects a modest 0.5% rise, down from an earlier prediction of 2%. This adjustment follows the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), revealing a decline in buyerContinue Reading
Hit TV romance series Bridgerton has boosted the UK economy by £275 million over the course of five years, Netflix has claimed. The streaming website says the Regency-style drama, which premiered the final half of its third series on Thursday and was produced by the company Shondaland, has supported 5,000Continue Reading
London’s main financial markets dropped further on Thursday amid weak trading for housebuilders and oil and gas firms. Housing developers were among the main fallers after sentiment in the sector was knocked by Crest Nicholson’s profit warning. Meanwhile, oil and gas firms with operations in the North Sea saw theirContinue Reading
Labour has put economic growth at the heart of its manifesto, but experts and small firms have raised fears over the absence of pledges on some key taxes. The manifesto confirmed Labour would cap corporation tax at 25% until the next parliament as it looks to cement its pro-business stance.Continue Reading
Drivers and vehicle manufacturers have been told several different timelines for when the sale of conventionally fuelled cars will be banned in the UK. An initial date of 2040 was announced in July 2017 by then-environment secretary Michael Gove. He said the move was aligned with a target set outContinue Reading
Money transfer firm Wise saw its shares tumble after profit forecasts disappointed investors. The UK fintech company also revealed that profits more-than-tripled for the past year, but saw positivity surrounding this eclipsed by concerns over its outlook. Wise, which was launched in 2011 under original name TransferWise, pointed towards 15-20%Continue Reading
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with its ongoing investigation into PPE Medpro, a company awarded substantial government contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The man, apprehended at his home in Barnet, North London, is suspected of conspiracy to commitContinue Reading
Virgin Money has warned of “headwinds” from interest rate cuts and said it will face cost pressures as it pauses some restructuring efforts ahead of its £2.9 billion takeover. The high street lender – which agreed in March to be bought by rival Nationwide Building Society – reported an 18%Continue Reading
In the contemporary financial environment, securing and growing your wealth requires a sophisticated understanding of various financial strategies. Among these, estate planning and asset management stand out as critical pillars. At SecretsForWealth, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating these complex areas to maximize your wealth and secure aContinue Reading
Airports have criticised the Government’s reintroduction of a limit on liquids over 100ml carried in hand luggage at some terminals in the UK. The Airport Operators Association, the trade body for UK airports, said the move has created “uncertainty” for passengers at the busiest time of the year and leftContinue Reading
