Nearly half of non-specialist retail workers in the UK have earned below the living wage, according to a new survey.
Record year for property prices despite pandemic
Despite the ravages of Covid-19, last year was a record year for property prices, with the average price increasing by more than £16,000 compared to the previous year, according to new government data.
Probate reforms to cut “Inheritance Tax red tape” for more than 200,000 estates each year, consultation reveals
Major changes to the Wills and Probate regime could cut “Inheritance Tax red tape” for more than 200,000 estates each year, it has been announced.
Billions borrowed ahead of closure of coronavirus loan schemes, figures reveal
The total value of lending to small businesses has ramped up ahead of the closure of the coronavirus loan schemes, it has been revealed.
The Covid-19 pandemic has already had a shattering effect on the UK’s economy and a devastating effect on employment prospects
Since February 2020, the number of payroll employees has fallen by 828,000; however, the larger falls were seen at the start of the pandemic, according to data for the Office for National Statistics (ONS).