15th Jul 2022
The passing of the tips bill in parliament this week could prove crucial to millions during cost of living crisis. So often those who work in the hospitality industry don’t get to see the tips awarded them, customers don’t know if they are just paying extra for their meal and there is so much uncertainty…
7th Jun 2022
Analysis of consumer spending has shown that Brits are cutting-back on subscriptions and dining out and instead spending on essential items, such as groceries and transport. The latter spending rose by 4.8 per cent, propped up by inflation and a surge in fuel prices Average spending on utilities per customer grew 34.5 per cent, with…
9th May 2022
We had an email from a MoneyMagpie reader last week saying that he had a few years to go before the state pension kicked in but that his disabilities, and the fact that he’s on benefits, prevent him from earning money. Understandably he asked what could he do to create enough of a nest egg…
28th Mar 2022
With the end of the tax year looming, we take a look at all of the financial changes happening in April 2022. Although we have previously touched upon these here. We are rounding up everything you need to know to move forward. As we have reported over the last year, from this April (2022), consumers…
23rd Mar 2022
Following on from Boris Johnson’s rather inconclusive and unhelpful Prime Minister Questions – where Boris often placed his value in humour, as opposed to truth or action – the whole county waited with bated breath to see if Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement is set to offer aid in the current economic crisis. With inflation and…
6th Mar 2022
It’s zero waste week! In February, we launched a campaign with our founder and personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles to legalise Freeganism in the UK. You can sign our petition and help fight food waste here. Freeganism is defined as: “An alternative philosophy for living, based on minimum participation in capitalism and conventional economic practices,…
17th Aug 2021
After over a year-and-a-half of chaos, it’s little wonder there are so many views on where the economy might be headed. A few weeks ago we ran our interview with Jennifer Arcuri, Boris Johnson’s former mistress, who gave some pretty scary predictions which you can read here. This week we’ve got the view of respected…
10th Aug 2021
Between Brexit and the pandemic, certain industries have lost hundreds of workers. Whether people left the UK as a result of the decision to leave the EU or they are having to isolate, there is a serious staff shortage in certain sectors. In May 2021, job vacancies reached their highest level since before the pandemic….
22nd Oct 2020
Fancy working from home running your own B&B? Why wouldn’t you?! It could be a great way to make money, meet people, and create a profitable business. There’s a lot to think about too, though. If you’ve never considered turning your spare bedrooms into a guest house, have a think about these questions first: Is…
1st Sep 2020
If you’re about to start university, your upcoming experience might not be exactly as you’d originally planned. A socially distant (or even virtual) freshers’ week is hardly what we signed up for, is it? Some things never change when it comes to student life, though. One of those things is money: needing it, spending it,…
20th Aug 2020
It’s probably safe to say that for most of us 2020 isn’t exactly going as expected. No one could have foreseen spending 3 months at home and putting on hold all of our plans! The good news is there’s plenty to cheer you up, from free stuff to having more time on your hands. Keep…
13th Jul 2020
If you’ve got money to make long-term investments at the moment, you’re in a lucky financial position. You still need to be careful, though. With economies around the world preparing for a downturn in light of the coronavirus crisis, the stock market is unlikely to be the best place to invest your money for a…
