The UK is in recession but does that matter (and could things be about to get better)?
It's finally happened. After months of will-we, won't-we speculation, the UK economy has finally succumbed to recession.The ONS revealed this week that a drop in GDP in the final three months of 2023 ...
16 Helmi 202452min
Interview: Sir Stelios on how he launched easyJet - and backing young entrepreneurs
In this special bonus This is Money podcast episode, Simon Lambert speaks to easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.Sir Stelios tells the story of how he launched easyJet his easyGroup of companies ...
13 Helmi 202414min
Will you be able to afford a comfortable retirement?
The cost of a comfortable retirement has jumped over the past year - but what do you need to get one and will you get there?As the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association updates its annual look at h...
9 Helmi 20241h 3min
Why would the Bank of England cut rates this year?
The Bank of England held base rate once again at 5.25 per cent, the fourth hold in succession – but this time, it was a genuine split by MPC members.So, when will we start seeing rates fall – and will...
2 Helmi 202458min
Why has Britain fallen behind on getting richer?
Britain's disposable income has dropped substantially over the past 14 years compared to where it should be, according to a new report this week.The Centre for Cities said that the average household's...
26 Tammi 20241h 7min
You can bag a £10k heat pump discount... would that tempt you to get one?
The Government wants us to get heat pumps fitted in our homes and it's offering up to £7,500 for us to do so.Now Worcester Bosch is bumping that up by an extra £2,500 - if you pick one of theirs of co...
19 Tammi 20241h
Should you stick your money in Premium Bonds, a savings account or invest?
After a good year for Premium Bonds when the only way was up for the prize fund rate, savers got a blow this week as a cut arrived.The prize fund rate is being cut to 4.4 per cent from 4.65 per cent. ...
12 Tammi 20241h 2min
Is the taxman really going after Ebay sellers?
Have you ever sold anything on Ebay, Vinted or Facebook Marketplace to make a bit of extra cash?Those who do may have been worried this week, as news that the websites will now be required to report s...
5 Tammi 202454min
