HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year. Fraudsters use Self Assessment to try and steal money or personal information from unsuspecting individuals. In the last year alone, HMRC has received nearly 360,000 bogus tax rebate referrals. The Self
A stolen vehicle recovery expert has shared details on how to reduce the risk of theft and avoid insurance premium nightmares. With research showing the average cost of an insurance premium rises by £629 following the theft of car, stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert Tracker Network (UK) Ltd is offering advice on how to mitigate
House prices in the North West and Yorkshire could grow more than any other part of the UK according to latest research. New figures from estate agents Savills show the average cost of a home in the region is predicted to rise to £272,732 by 2026 compared to the current average of £229,572. The increase
Getting rid of stubborn frost can be a laborious task, but it is an important one. Many motorists don’t realise that driving with frost on your windscreen is against the rules of the Highway Code and is supported by law. This means that those who ignore these guidelines could find themselves charged with a number
Around 550,000 homes across Britain are estimated to be going through the sales process, says a property website. This is lower than the 700,000 homes changing hands in June, when home-buyers rushed to obtain the maximum discounts available under the stamp duty holiday. Rightmove said that, with fewer sales now being dealt with, there are
The government has announced plans to encourage households to swap gas boilers with low-carbon heating options, including heat pumps. A £5,000 grant will be offered to people living in England and Wales from next April as part of a £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Currently, 22 million homes in the UK are heated by natural
The cost of car insurance in the UK is at the lowest point in six years new data reveals. That is according to the latest car insurance price index from Confused.com, powered by Willis Towers Watson. Based on more than six million quotes per quarter, it’s the most comprehensive car insurance price index for new
A leading property sales portal has found people are searching for homes near to train stations as the gradual return to offices begins. With a quick route into the office rising up the priority list again for commuters, Right Move says it has seen a big jump in buyer searches for homes near commuter stations
What are your options if you want to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse? Here is the official advice from the Home Office. Domestic violence and abuse can be emotional, psychological, physical, sexual or financial. It includes threatening or controlling
Members of the Windrush generation have been paid over £30.6 million in compensation the Home Office says. The Windrush Compensation Scheme paid more than £1.5 million in the month of August – bringing the total amount paid and offered to more than £36 million. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “I have been clear that I