Mis-selling

Helping children understand and normalise emotions like stress and sadness is the most effective way to support their mental health, according to a six-year study involving more than […]

Banning smartphones in schools does not improve students’ academic performance or wellbeing, according to a University of Birmingham study. While excessive phone use is linked to lower grades, […]

State schools across England are facing a squeeze on places, raising concerns about their ability to absorb an influx of pupils due to Labour’s tax changes for private […]

A Sky News investigation has revealed shocking failures due to factors including a lack of funding in care homes across the country, with reports of neglect and severe […]

The Government missed a key chance to invest in social care, help vulnerable people, and boost the economy, says the ICG – Independent Care Group. Despite hopes for […]

Fire safety and effective evacuation planning remain critical concerns in care homes, particularly for residents with mobility impairments or cognitive conditions like dementia, according to Care Home Professional. […]

A former FX trader and founder of a leading personal finance platform believes Donald Trump’s economic posturing could ultimately boost the UK’s manufacturing sector. The last week has […]

Increases to the minimum wage and employer national insurance in April could create the perfect storm for firms already feeling the pinch. January was another tough month for […]

Manufacturers are feeling the pinch across the board according to the latest report compiled by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC). The largest independent survey of its […]

Despite the budget announcement sounding promising for the construction industry, the UK sector  is braced for increasing costs with the prospect of higher employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) […]

A pair of tower blocks in Woolwich, London, earmarked for demolition in 2023, are now allowed to stay standing based on a Planning Inspector’s verdict. The ‘unlawful’ tower […]

Following the general election win, the Labour party pledged to ‘Get Britain Building Again.’ Rachel Reeves’ first budget in October 2024, marked a pivotal moment and offered several […]

The UK retail sector is grappling with a convergence of challenges in 2025, as businesses navigate a complex landscape that threatens both growth and long-term survival. According to […]

When energy prices surge, UK households benefit from some level of protection through the domestic energy price cap – set by Ofgem to limit the maximum unit rate […]

In a volatile energy market, many businesses turn to energy brokers to help secure the best deal for their energy supply. These intermediaries promise to take the hassle […]

Energy prices have been on a steep incline since the pandemic in 2020 and prices peaked during the energy crisis caused by geopolitical tensions in 2022. Since then, […]

The UK’s under-pressure hospitality industry has a ready made ally as it prepares to batten down the hatches in the face of a perfect storm of rising energy […]

Plans to curb funding for GB Energy could hit cash-strapped businesses already struggling to contend with predicted gas and electricity prices rises. It has been suggested that June’s […]