
Cost of living - We all know we’re feeling the pinch, but here’s how
We all know that the cost of day-to-day life is going up, but it’s not always possible to quantify the effect it is having on different areas of our lives.
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We all know that the cost of day-to-day life is going up, but it’s not always possible to quantify the effect it is having on different areas of our lives.
Property experts have been trying to forecast the next hotspots for house prices for many years. Now computers have found a new formula – proving the adage that it is all about location, location, location.
After years of waiting, a monumental change to Britain’s divorce laws came into force last week. It will now be possible for married couples or civil partners to have what is called a ‘no fault’ divorce, where no-one has to cite infidelity or other poor conduct in order to initiate a split.
Last month, those who receive the state pension will find slightly more in their bank accounts. The amount paid to those who receive this benefit will rise by £5.55 a week or 3.1 percentage points. Those who get the full state pension will now receive £185.15 a week, up from £179.60.
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* This figure is accurate as at January 2021 and subject to market movements and net adjustments. Figure is rounded to the nearest billion.