What does inflation mean to you?
UK Inflation for July, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 3.8% according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics. Adding to this, will be the 2% increase in gas and electricity prices from October, just announced by energy regulator, Ofgem. The increase means a household using a typical amount of […]
Police Officer Pay to Rise by 4.2% in September 2025
Police Officers in England and Wales will receive a 4.2% pay increase from 1 September 2025, following the Home Secretary accepting the recommendations of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB). The increase applies to officers up to and including the rank of Chief Superintendent. What else is changing? The on-call allowance will increase from £25 […]
When the ISA Rules Can Still Change
After weeks of speculation, the Chancellor has confirmed there will be no change to the annual ISA allowance on cash savings—for now. That’s welcome news for savers who’ve grown used to sheltering up to £20,000 a year from tax. But while the rules are staying the same, that doesn’t mean your savings strategy should too. […]