Trade experts have called on the Government to make the Green Homes Grant scheme more accessible for tradespeople. Rated People, a website that helps customers find qualified tradespeople, said the current registration process is alienating some smaller businesses due to the lengthy application and costs associated. To be able to complete jobs under the Green … Read more
Electric cars can display green number plates from next week: Government incentive to promote battery cars starts on 8 December Number plates with green flash on left side can be used on new and existing EVs They will help authorities identify zero-emissions cars from petrols and diesels Councils could then put in place incentives, such … Read more
I am trying to trace my father’s bank and building society accounts after he passed away. Do you know of a definitive way to search online banks in one go? Something similar to the ‘My Lost Account’ search but for an active account. It’s proving very difficult – K.H., via email It can be a laborious … Read more
A teenager died from a brain injury after her friend pulled over on the motorway hard shoulder during a row about petrol money minutes before a fatal crash, a court heard. Christalla Amphlett, 22, pleaded not guilty to a single charge of causing the death by dangerous driving of her friend, Chloe Palmer, 19, in the … Read more
When it comes to pioneering electric cars in Britain, the Renault Zoe often doesn’t get the kudos it deserves. The Tesla Model S, at one end of the scale, and Nissan Leaf at the other, are often held up as leading the charge for early-adopters, but the Zoe is something of an unsung hero that … Read more
National Savings & Investments slashed Premium Bond payouts by more than £31million this month as it brought in hefty cuts to Britain’s best-loved savings product. There was little Christmas goodwill for savers from the Treasury-backed bank as it cut the number of tax-free prizes handed out in December’s draw by 1.1million compared to last month. … Read more
House prices rose at the fastest pace for nearly six years last month, as the rush to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline continued to drive up the market. The average price of a home increased by 6.5 per cent to £229,721 in the year to November, according to Nationwide, adding almost £14,000 to the … Read more
Top investment firms warn cases of sophisticated fraudsters ‘cloning’ their legitimate operations and products to steal people’s cash have soared in the past few months. Its industry body suspects organised criminals are behind a quadrupling of scams since the summer, while victims’ losses have mounted to more than £9million during the pandemic. Fraudsters are using … Read more
We run a small import and export business and have an office of about 25 people. During the coronavirus pandemic we currently have about a third of our staff in the office on any given day, with the rest working from home, due to social distancing. We still have to heat and light the premises … Read more
Claiming universal credit when you have savings: Six tips to protect your funds AND eligibility for this vital benefit By Kay Ingram For This Is Money Published: 07:47 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 07:47 GMT, 1 December 2020 Kay Ingram: Those who have savings may see their entitlement to universal credit reduced Kay Ingram is … Read more