While there is no law in the UK which states that next of kin are responsible for funeral costs, in the majority of cases the executors of the estate (often family members of the deceased) will pay the cost of a funeral and then attempt to recover the money from the estate. If the d...
The cost of living crisis has been branded a "national emergency", here's a list of helpful hacks to help you cut costs and save money. Cut costs on energy bill
As the cost of living crisis drags on, almost a third of UK adults have dipped into their savings to make ends meet, collectively withdrawing more than £53 billion, writes Bethany Garner. In the 12 months to April 2023, 29% of UK adults say they used savings to keep up ...
And while the data suggests sustainability may be taking a back seat to affordability for many people, it also provides insights that online retailers can use to reduce their environmental impact while remaining in tune with consumers who are feeling the pinch from the cost-of-living ...
Britain's Conservative government is under pressure to do even more to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis. The average U.K. household fuel bill has risen more than 50% this year, and another increase is due in October, when the average bill is forecast to hit 3,500 poun...
Thousands of warm hubs have sprouted across Britain as high energy bills fuel a cost-of-living crisis.
Over a third (41%) of those celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday have said their plans have been impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, a new report suggests. But just under 70% still plan to celebrate the day, a fall from the 78% who did something last year. One in five wh...
If the Cornwall Insight projections prove accurate, it threatens to add to the evolvingcost of living crisis. The Bank of England added to the gloom on Thursday when it warned that Bank rate would remain high, likely for longer than financial markets expect. ...
In the current cost of living crisis, taking a holistic view of business costs has never been so important, and staff costs can be one of SMBs’ biggest expenses. Accountants are uniquely positioned to give strategic advice around the financial impact of hiring decisions, as well as help clie...
Despite multiple global treaties and agreements to reducecarbon emissions, the slow and hesitant progress in the energy transition is reflected in the dependency on fossil fuel imports and has amplified the severity of the cost-of-living crisis. This crisis has pushed a number of economies into re...