Millions of pounds going unu...

April 08, 2012

According to Andrew Johnson of the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association, at least £250 is not being used each year on gift cards which have been purchased at stores throughout the UK. Some of these c...

Easter weekend sales can mak...

April 07, 2012

After discouraging figures were released after the Christmas holidays, many UK shops are looking for higher sales Easter weekend to balance out that loss. Unfortunately, if the weather is going to be...

ONS statement at odds with l...

April 06, 2012

In the final quarter of 2011, it appears as though there was a small percentage of growth in the portion of the economy that is considered to be the ‘non financial’ sector. Up from 10.8% in the th...

Tax allowances still favour...

April 05, 2012

When changes to the tax laws come into effect tomorrow, it will be millions of low income families and older people who suffer the consequences whilst top earners are going to realise breaks that will...