Since the freedoms on pensions were introduced in 2015, there has been a tenfold increase in pension scammers trying to use the opportunities of pension flexibilities to their advantage. One of the most obvious, but effective, ways in which they work is cold calling. This has become such a problem that the Department for Work […]
Inflation has been slowly creeping up towards the Bank of England’s 2% target. Up from 1.2% in November, it reached 1.6% at the end of December – the highest it has been since the summer of 2014. The increase is attributed to rising air fares and food prices, as well as higher costs of […]
In the hundreds of cases reported to Action Fraud since May last year, fraudsters have been continually requesting victims purchase Apple iTunes gift cards as a means of payment for cons involving Her Majesty Revenues and Customs (HMRC). The fraudsters are using the following contact methods to defraud people: • Voicemails: Fraudsters are leaving victims […]
The well-known investment provider St James’s Place (SJP) has been through the wringer in the press over the past few weeks about their transparency regarding fees. The issue is not so much to do with the amount of fees they were charging but more to do with the fact that information on their fee structure […]
Well he is in. As of 20th January Donald Trump is the President of the United States! Words you never thought you would hear, or I thought I would say. He has been labelled one of the most controversial Presidents and he certainly seems to be living up to that title. In his first […]
POLESTAR chiefs are used to dishing out advice – now they’ve banked a healthy partnership with their local boys football team the Fleet Spurs Titans. The Fleet-based firm have shown their community spirit by landing a sponsorship deal with the Fleet Spurs Titans Under 15 team. With the Polestar logo emblazoned across their yellow and […]
