Category Archives: Business
July 22, 2025
Pensions Commission Revival: Experts Welcome Move But Warn of Challenges Ahead
The government’s decision to relaunch the Pensions Commission has been met with cautious optimism by retirement experts, who warn that any reforms must carefully balance the needs of young savers and businesses facing economic pressures. Why the Pensions Commission Matters First established in 2002, the Commission played a pivotal role in shaping today’s pension landscape, including the […]
July 22, 2025
The Self-Employed Pension Crisis: Why 82% Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
A shocking 82% of self-employed workers in the UK—including freelancers, contractors, and small business owners—aren’t paying into a pension, putting them at serious risk of retirement poverty, according to NEST Insights. With the full State Pension (£11,973/year) falling short of the minimum living standard (£13,400/year for a single person), millions could face financial hardship in later life. Why Are So Many Self-Employed […]
July 21, 2025
Dividend Stocks: The Best Passive Income Play as Interest Rates Fall
With UK interest rates declining, savers face shrinking returns on cash deposits. But dividend stocks—especially those with 5-8% yields—could be the best passive income solution through 2030 and beyond. Why Dividend Stocks Outperform Savings Accounts 1. Higher Yields Top savings accounts now offer ~4-5% (down from 6%+ in 2023). Dividend stocks like HSBC (LSE: HSBA) yield 5.5%+, with potential for capital growth. Source: Bank of England Base Rate History 2. […]
July 20, 2025
Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chair Powell, Calls for Immediate Rate Cuts
Former President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him and the central bank’s board of harming the economy by keeping interest rates too high. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “The Fed Board has done nothing to stop this ‘numbskull’ from hurting so many people. In many ways, […]
July 17, 2025
Barclays Hit With £42 Million Fine for Financial Crime Control Failures
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has levied a staggering £42 million penalty against Barclays for systemic failures in anti-money laundering (AML) controls. This marks one of the largest AML-related fines in recent UK banking history. Breaking Down the Dual Investigations Case 1: WealthTek Oversight Failures (£36 million fine) Barclays Bank UK failed to conduct proper due diligence on wealth management […]
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July 16, 2025
Best Bank Account Switching Deals for July 2025: Get Up to £175 Free Cash
Best Bank Account Switching Deals for July 2025: Get Up to £175 Free Cash With banks competing fiercely for new customers, July 2025 brings some of the most generous current account switching bonuses we’ve seen this year. Barclays has just launched a market-leading £175 incentive – but is it the right deal for you? We […]
July 16, 2025
Thousands of UK Savers Hit With Unexpected Tax Bills – Are You Affected?
HMRC has begun issuing surprise tax demand letters to British savers, with experts warning that those with just £3,500 in savings could face unexpected bills. The tax authority is cracking down on unpaid savings interest tax as the new financial year begins. Why Are People Receiving Tax Demands? HMRC’s sophisticated systems automatically track interest earned across bank […]
July 13, 2025
UK Economic Slowdown Increases Likelihood of August Rate Cut
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% contraction in April, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the figures “disappointing,” economists now believe an August interest rate cut is highly probable as the Bank of England seeks to stimulate growth. Key Economic Takeaways 📉 GDP Decline: Two consecutive months of contraction […]