Latest official data brings us the positive news that wages rose by 3.1% in the three months to August, in comparison with a year ago. Andy Haldane, Bank of England Chief Economist, recently said that he could see signs of a “new dawn” for wage growth. In August, the Bank of England said that it…Continue reading
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Sheffield’s Transport System Could Be Getting Major Makeover
Sheffield is in the running for financial backing by the Government, which would renovate the transport system of Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Sheffield City Region is amongst 10 shortlisted areas in contention for the £1.7billion Transforming Cities Fund. This funding programme is part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, and the goal is to help…Continue reading
UK Immigration: Cabinet Agrees on No Preference for EU Workers after Brexit
After a lengthy meeting on Monday 24th September, the cabinet agreed in principle that EU-citizens should face the same immigration rules as people from the rest of the world, once the UK has officially departed from the bloc. This agreement follows a recent recommendation by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). This recommendation suggests that the…Continue reading
Landlords Need A Licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation – Or Be Forced to Repay Rent
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
Latest Figures Show UK Exports Rising and Trade Deficit Narrowing
This may give Remainers at least one less reason to think Brexit is all doom and gloom. Brexit is very much a hot topic right now; it has been for a couple of years and will most likely continue this way for decades to come. Let’s talk figures: Figures display an increase of £30.9bn from…Continue reading
Great News for British Cyclists as Government Exempts them from Personal Injury Reforms
The government’s plans to increase the smalls claim limit for road traffic accidents would’ve had harsh effects on vulnerable road users. The government have now made cyclists exempt from this new small claims limit, which has certainly pleased Britain’s bikers; they’re jumping for joy! Or should I say… pedalling with pride? Cycling UK has expressed…Continue reading
Police Will Be Doing Eye Tests When They Stop You
The importance of having good eyesight as a driver is significant, because we all know the potential risks of driving if your eyesight isn’t decent enough. For obvious reasons, police are determined to ensure that all drivers can clearly see. In order to ensure that the risks don’t become a reality, some police forces are…Continue reading
We Will Stop Your Worst Conveyancing Nightmare From Coming True
Many people who have been through the process of buying a house have experienced this certain type of problem. All house buyers have at least dealt with the worry of this issue arising. What if your conveyancer goes on holiday during your transaction?! Forget your ghost stories, your undying fear of spiders and your horrifying…Continue reading
Spider Season is Back – and Here’s How To Survive It
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. No, this is not a drill (unfortunately). So brace yourselves, arachnophobes, because the seasonal spider invasion is underway, and some people are saying that the ‘beasts’ are even bigger this year… Don’t get too panicky just yet though, because there are some suggestions as to how to…Continue reading
Unmarried mother Siobhan McLaughlin Wins Landmark Case in Supreme Court
Well, what a victory this is for Irish mother in the first ever Supreme Court case in Northern Ireland! An unmarried widow has won an iconic Supreme Court benefit case in Belfast which may allow her to claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA). Siobhan McLaughlin, from County Antrim, lived with her partner for 23 years but…Continue reading