New figures published in recent days reveal that the number of landlords looking to re-mortgage hit a new high in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018.
Inheritance Tax receipts expected to hit new record high
A new analysis carried out by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) this week has estimated that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts are likely to soar to a new record high for the 2018/19 tax year.
Facebook issued “maximum possible fine” for breach of UK customer data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined social media giant Facebook a maximum £500,000 fine for “serious breaches” of data protection law.
Government increasing pressure on producers of illegal streaming devices
Sam Gyimah, the Minister for Intellectual Property has highlighted the work being done as part of the Government clampdown on users and providers of illegal streaming boxes who continue to cause damage to the £92 billion creative industries.
8,000 workers to strike over equal pay
As many as 8,000 workers will go on strike today in Glasgow due to a “lack of progress” on equal pay claims, it has emerged.