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Coronavirus: how to get your money back if your holiday is cancelled
Have you had an upcoming holiday cancelled because of coronavirus? Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how to get your cash back.
1 Apr 2020
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Furlough: what does it mean and how does it affect me?
Many companies have “furloughed” employees after they have shut down because of the coronavirus. But what does furlough mean and how does the scheme w…
30 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: what it means for your mortgage or your rent
Ruth Jackson-Kirby looks at all the key questions for owners, renters and landlords affected by the coronavirus crisis.
29 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: where the self-employed can turn for help
Freelancers and the self-employed should check what help they may be eligible for.
27 Mar 2020
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The UK’s bailout of the self employed comes with a hidden catch
The chancellor’s £6.5bn bailout of the self employed is welcome. But it has hidden benefits for the taxman, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
27 Mar 2020
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How to protect the earnings of the self-employed as well as employees
The government has acted swiftly to protect the earnings of those in employment, But the self-employed deserve help too. Merryn Somerset Webb has a fe…
25 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus and tax: now isn’t a time to have to worry about money
HMRC won’t penalise non-residents who might otherwise have to pay UK tax if they get stuck in the country. That’s going to be expensive, says Merryn S…
24 Mar 2020
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Tinkering with the pensions tapering system
The problems caused by the annual pension contribution allowance have been partially addressed, says David Prosser.
24 Mar 2020
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What you need to know about claiming expenses and tax refunds for working from home
The taxman and your employer should help you out with some of the additional expenses homeworking creates. Here’s what you need to know.
20 Mar 2020
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How Covid-19 could affect your mortgage
The Bank of England's cut in interest rates is good news for many mortgage holders.
20 Mar 2020
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What to do if coronavirus has put your holiday on hold
Coronavirus has wrought havoc with travel plans. Can you get your money back?
18 Mar 2020
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Bad news on pensions buried in the Budget
Changing the way pensions are increased in line with inflation could cost the average pension scheme member as much as £12,000.
18 Mar 2020
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Is your car really insured?
It’s surprisingly easy to invalidate a car insurance claim inadvertently. Here are some key pitfalls.
17 Mar 2020
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How Rishi Sunak's bumper giveaway Budget affects you
In his first Budget, Rishi Sunak was in a generous mood, pledging billions to counter coronavirus, plus money for business, infrastructure, and educat…
12 Mar 2020
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Another pensions scandal is brewing
Poor advice has prompted many savers to transfer out of final-salary pension schemes for no good reason.
11 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: should you go on holiday?
If the coronavirus breaks out at your holiday destination, what are your options when it comes to compensation?
6 Mar 2020
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Don't scrap pensions tax relief. We need people to save more, not less
Scrapping higher-rate pension tax relief would amount to double taxation and discourage retirement
saving, thereby depriving the economy of crucial …
5 Mar 2020
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Should we replace entrepreneurs’ tax perks with employee ownership?
The chancellor could well abolish entrepreneurs’ relief in the Budget. We could use some of the tax savings to create more worker-owned businesses, sa…
5 Mar 2020
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Innovative Finance Isas available to invest in now
Innovative Finance Isas have been around since April 2016, but are only now becoming widely available. Here, we present a comprehensive list of IFIsas…
5 Mar 2020
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A legal judgment that could seriously dent housebuilders’ profits
An employment tribunal has ruled that two recently dismissed bricklayers were not self employed, whatever the contract they signed said. The conseque…
4 Mar 2020
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Small business loans: how best to finance your firm's assets
Banks won’t lend much to small businesses, but there are plenty of other sources of cash.
4 Mar 2020
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Overpay your mortgage to cut thousands off the cost of your home
If you overpay your mortgage every month you could knock years off your repayment period and save thousands on the cost of your home.
3 Mar 2020
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Online Isa & Sipp providers cost comparison table
Below is a breakdown of the charges levied by some of the most popular online Isa platforms for funds and stocks & shares. Click on the broker name to…
28 Feb 2020