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“‘Insult to millions’: Shell and Centrica profits cause outrage as energy bills soar”
The theory behind re-privatising the utilities was that the efficiencies of the commercial world...
“Thames Water shareholders to inject £1.5bn as part of overhaul”
As we approached the hottest day in history ever, our water, and that of several thousand others...
“Our next prime minister is still far from obvious”
The final choice, of course, will be down to the 0.3% of the population who comprise the Party...
“PensionBee reports providers to DWP alleging transfer rules abuse”
If we advise you to transfer or ‘consolidate’ your pension, there has to be a good reason. Yes,...
“Paul McCartney’s Glastonbury show hailed as ‘phenomenal’”
The show itself was fantastic. In retrospect, and at a more existential (Pretentious? Moi?) level,...
“A New Test of an Old Dream: The 4-Day Workweek”
In 1930, ‘father of modern economics’ Keynes predicted that technology would eventually lead to a...
“Train strike: How much are rail workers paid?”
Anyone of a certain age will have heard all of this strike posturing many times before, especially...
“Esther Rantzen demands pensioners stop being asked to use phone apps”
I remember when I first started in this business we had to ensure that anyone over 75 had a family...
“British Airways passengers call airline ‘woeful'”
Even pre-all-that, airports and flying had become an ordeal to get through before the holiday fun...
“Aviva buys out ‘consolidator’ advice firm Succession Wealth”
Here’s what’s been happening in the financial advisory world of late. Large firms, funded by...
“The Saudi regime just executed 81 people – so why is Boris Johnson cosying up to it?”
And it’s not just the executions, crucifixions and state-sponsored murders. The Saudis have been...
“More universities join strike action over pay and pensions”
When I was at uni, it was the students, not the staff, who went on strike. There were, of course,...
“‘London laundromat’: how golden visa scheme created UK haven for dirty money”
For quite a few years now, if you had a £2m or more to spare, you’ve been able to buy your way...
“Lasting Power of Attorney system in need of urgent upgrade, Which? says”
We’ll usually ask if you have lasting powers of attorney in place, and if not, recommend you see a...