The number of first-time buyers who bought a home with a mortgage fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2023, according to a leading lender. The figures, from Yorkshire Building Society, are the latest evidence that housing affordability has been stretched to the limit by rising mortgage interestContinue Reading
Rosebud Finance, a Lancashire-based business loans provider, has injected £5.8m into 43 businesses across the region since July 2019, when GC Business Finance was appointed as the funds delivery partner. Rosebud is owned by Lancashire County Developments Ltd (LCDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire County Council. Since 1986, RosebudContinue Reading
First aid training is an essential life skill that not only empowers a person individually but also helps society in general when a person can give a valid emergency response. Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or a responsible citizen, knowing how to administer first aid like CPR can makeContinue Reading
A public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal at the Post Office has produced enough evidence for police to investigate senior staff, according to lawyers for postmasters who were wrongly convicted of crimes including theft and fraud. Hundreds of people who owned and operated post offices were wrongfully investigated, prosecutedContinue Reading
The London Stock Exchange has ended the year trailing rival markets in Europe and the US, as a stagnating economy and a volatile political climate deterred investment and cast a shadow over the nation’s economic prospects. The FTSE 100 index of blue-chip companies reached 7,733 points on Friday, the finalContinue Reading
House prices fell 1.8 per cent over the course of 2023, and are unlikely to rebound next year according to Nationwide. The decline since last December leaves the average price almost 4.5 per cent below the all-time high recorded in late summer 2022. Nationwide predicts that they will likely remainContinue Reading
Emergencies are always lurking around, hitting us when we least expect them to. In the first few moments of such emergencies, a first aider’s correct response may save lives. We have all heard of first aid courses and how they can greatly impact and improve our lives but what doesContinue Reading
Women only own 17.3% of the companies in the UK. However, although few have taken the helm of self-employed ventures so far, more women are opening businesses. In fact, women opened more than 150,000 companies in 2022 alone. That’s more than double the number of women-led companies launched in 2018.Continue Reading
We often find ourselves in situations where we have had a few drinks and have to make the important decision of how to get home safely. While it might seem convenient to just drive yourself home, the risks of drunk driving are severe and can lead to tragic consequences. ChoosingContinue Reading
Holidays are a staple of the winter season, which comes with the beauty of snowy landscapes that we can witness from the warmth and comfort of our homes. However, this beautiful and cozy season brings some problems for us as well. As the temperature drops, all homeowners have a unitedContinue Reading
