Category: Economy & Uncategorized
George Osborne opened his 2014 Budget announcement by proclaiming that his party would be announcing a Budget for âmakers, doers and saversâ, but what did he actually go on to announce that would benefit those three distinct groups? We took a look at the Chancellorâs speech and picked out the highlights for each.
Category: Economy & Market commentary & Uncategorized
We started last monthâs bulletin in the Crimea, with Russian troops in de facto control of the peninsula. Well, the Crimea is now part of Russia again and the collected denunciations and threatened sanctions of William Hague, John Kerry and the European foreign ministers will do nothing to change that.
Category: Economy & Uncategorized
The Chancellor billed his fifth budget as one that sets out further action to secure the economic recovery and build a resilient economy. Amongst the announcements are major changes to pensions and ISAs.
This document sets out the main changes to tax rates and allowances for individuals, companies and trustees.
Category: Economy & Uncategorized
In its February 2014 Inflation Report, the Bank of England, in general terms, is saying that the UK recovery has gained momentum, with inflation returning to the 2% target. The report states that reduced uncertainty, easier credit conditions and the stimulative stance of monetary policy should support continued solid economic growth, with the expansion in demand becoming more entrenched and more broadly based.
Category: Economy & Lifestyle & Uncategorized
According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in January 2014, an ever-growing number of adult children are continuing to live in the family home rather than moving out to get a place of their own. The ONS reports that the number of adult children still living with their parents has risen 25% since 1996.
Category: Economy & Uncategorized
A recent Saga report evidences how British baby-boomers are helping to keep the economy afloat. This iconic generation, the post-war babies that grew up to revolutionise popular culture, makes up just over a third of the UKâs population, but punches above its weight when it comes to spending its wealth.
