FINANCIAL SERVICES

Best and Worst UK Banks Revealed - Which? Money

Posted: 7 March 2020
Which? recommended providers include First Direct, Starling Bank, Nationwide Building Society, and M&S Bank.
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Monetary Policy Easing Rolled Out as Coronavirus Hits Asian Manufacturing

Posted: 3 March 2020
After China factory index hit record low on coronavirus, finance ministers and central bank governors from the leading western nations pledged to use "all appropriate policy tools" to maintain the stability of the financial system.
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Scrapping Entrepreneurs’ Relief Will Destroy Retirements, Say Small Firms

Posted: 2 March 2020
Entrepreneurs often see their business as the retirement plan, the FSB said.
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Coronavirus Can Halve Global Economy Growth, Says OECD

Posted: 2 March 2020
The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on economic prospects is severe and must be limited by coordinated action.
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Major Package of Support for Storm-Hit Areas

Posted: 19 February 2020
Government announces thousands of pounds of support including grants, council tax relief and business rate relief for people and businesses in areas affected by flooding.
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£5,000

Posted: 19 February 2020
Flood-hit homes and businesses can apply for up to £5,000 to help make them more resilient to future flooding.
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Britain to Continue Contributing to EU Budget

Posted: 9 February 2020
The UK quit the European Union on 31 January 2020, but till the end of the year the country will continue to contribute to the EU budget.
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47 years

Posted: 2 February 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 after 47 years of membership, delivering a major setback for European integration.
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Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020
The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.
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Self Assessment Payments Can Be Made in Instalments

Posted: 30 January 2020
If you can’t afford to make a Self Assessment payment at the end of this month, you can apply to set up a Self Assessment payment plan online.
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EU Parliament Gives Final Approval to Brexit Deal

Posted: 29 January 2020
The European Parliament gave today its final approval to Britain’s divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for orderly Brexit to take place this Friday.
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How Could a UK Points-Based Immigration System Work?

Posted: 29 January 2020
Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule.
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HMRC Secures £5 Billion from Multinational Companies Diverting Profits

Posted: 27 January 2020
The extra tax is due to reforms introduced in 2015 to tackle profit diversion.
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Businesses Receive HMRC Letters about UK-EU Trade Arrangements

Posted: 27 January 2020
HMRC letters to VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world highlight actions necessary to take before the end of the transition period.
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Britain to Grant Fast-Tracking Visas to Top Scientists

Posted: 27 January 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a "global talent" visa which will replace the current "exceptional talent" route, but removing the cap on numbers.
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