MPs warn against charging banks with fraudulent refunds such as “fox guarding chicken coop”.
by Giving banks the responsibility for reimbursing all victims of fraud would be “like asking a fox to guard the chicken coop,” MPs warned. The Finance …
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How feudal leaseholds ruined home ownership for millions
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has said he wants to end the ‘feudal’ tenancy system in a major overhaul of English housing. In an interview with …
“I was on hold at HMRC for 24 hours”
Filing taxes is never as easy as it should be. But this year was so much worse. I have now calculated that I have spent …
Why pension savers could miss out on their £800m share
A secret tax robbery by the Conservatives means millions more people will be caught out by higher tax rates. But there is a silver lining. …
The US economy slowed in the last quarter but still grew at a rate of 2.9%
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at an annual pace of 2.9% from October to December, ending 2022 with momentum despite pressure from high …
How one of Britain’s oldest banks gave up the high street
Barclays has also been criticized for cutting staff at its branches and urging customers to use online banking. In late 2021, large signs were put …
Pawnbrokering isn’t a bad idea in these troubled times — and this company is getting it right
The first is pawnbroker H&T. Shares are already up nearly 40 per cent since our first pick in August 2019, with dividends on top of …
How landlords can reduce the maintenance costs of their properties
Landlords haven’t had it easy lately. Rising mortgage rates, strained renter affordability and increasing pressure to invest in green home improvements mean landlords are tighter …
Families fear they have unnecessarily paid an extra £600m in inheritance tax
A relief allowing spouses to transfer assets between tax-free families saved £500million less than HMRC expected. Another, the zero rate residency band, cost tax officials …
“Kid-friendly Shakespeare show featured the F-word, adult jokes and transgender themes”
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