FINES for parents who take their children out of school during term time are due to rise by £20 to £80 per parent and per child from September in England. But while its very much a postcode lottery with some local authorities imposing penalties automatically, others issue none at all. 3 Helen Wright with partner … Read more
BRITS on Universal Credit will get an extra year to repay emergency loans from the Government under plans set to be unveiled at the Budget. Budgeting advances help those already receiving benefits buy one-off emergency items like a new fridge or a trip to a job interview. 1 M0E81J Computer screenshot of information about universal … Read more
LABOUR’s Anas Sarwar gestured at Humza Yousaf and shouted “bring it on” amid a furious Holyrood rammy over North Sea windfall tax plans. The two party leaders were involved in a fiery clash over each other’s energy strategy at First Minister’s Questions, with the SNP leader claiming Sir Keir Starmer’s plans would leave 100,000 jobs … Read more
A study, commissioned by the charity campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed, has found that Britons are taking on debt to pay for childcare. The Pregnant Then Screwed survey said that almost half, 46 per cent, of parents admitted to getting themselves into debt or raiding their savings to raise their children. The number of parents … Read more
After the pandemic hit in 2020, some business owners and households were hard hit financially as a result of lockdown measures. But at the same time, many Canadians saw their bank accounts grow because of their reduced spending. Those savings ballooned to over $300 billion and became so large that economists expected there would be … Read more
Despite these efforts, the middle-income bracket may continue to experience cost-of-living concerns, especially if they are squeezed by financial obligations such as caregiving and loan repayments. Though significant in providing much-needed relief, the S$1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package, even when considering additional measures like the Personal Income Tax rebate and the LifeSG credits, … Read more
Morrisons has pledged to price match Aldi and Lidl on 200 popular supermarket items. It becomes the latest supermarket to offered a price match scheme in a bid to win back customers from the German challenger stores. The retailer this morning announced plans to offer 200 items at the same price or lower than the … Read more
CLAMBERING up the steep steps to the Alcazaba, my husband Leon and I decide that a head for heights is vital – and this 11th-century fortress in Málaga is definitely worth the effort. Its craggy exterior gives no clue to the beauty of the shaded pools, fountains and geometric tiles waiting for us inside. 10 … Read more
Toronto Court documents show the discount electronics and home goods retailer wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.” Discount retailer says business is ‘no longer viable’ The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 16, 2024 11:43 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 hours ago … Read more
WITH Christmas a dim and distant memory and the cost of living sohigh, it can be tough to come up with the cash for a much-needed break over half-term or beyond. But if you think outside the box, you can find ways to have a staycation for free, even if it’s not quite on a … Read more
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