Stamp duty reforms benefit homebuyers

More than two thirds of homebuyers in England and Wales will benefit from the stamp duty (SDLT) reforms announced in the Autumn Statement 2014, according to research by Nationwide. See more.

Raise minimum wage, says LPC

The national minimum wage (NMW) should be increased by 3% in October 2015, according to the Low Pay Commission (LPC). Read the full article here.

Staying in work could boost pension savings by a third

Workers could increase their pension savings by a third if they work 5 years beyond the state pension age, according to research by Friends Life and the Pensions Policy Institute. Click here for more.

Firms affected by late payment

More than three quarters of businesses suffer from late payments, according to research by Bacs. Read more.

Savers not discussing pension reform plans

Less than a third of 40-70 year-olds have spoken to someone about the upcoming pension reforms, according to research by Partnership. Click here for more.

Record number of women in work

The proportion of women in employment has reached a record 68.2%, official figures reveal. Read the whole article here.

Inflation falls to new low in January

UK inflation fell to 0.3% in the year to January 2014, according to official figures. Read the whole article on our website.

Renting property more expensive than buying

First time buyers pay almost 10% less each month than those who rent, according to research by Halifax. Read on our website.

Business support scheme reform needed, says FSB

Small businesses are not getting enough local or national support, according to a report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). See here for more.

Tax summaries now available online

The 8 million people who electronically filed their 2013/14 self-assessment tax return on time are now able to view their tax summary online, HMRC has announced. Click here for more.