Cliff Nicholls manages two trampoline parks and indoor play centers: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He already feels pressure from the latest government’s budgetary measures and has been forced to abandon other investment plans. “The national increases in the minimum wage to come in April, combined with … Read more
The “ghost brokerage” reports, the crooks selling fact assurance, have increased by 30% in the past five years, reveals the exclusive data obtained by Sky News. Ghost brokers sell fake drivers, manipulate information provided to the real insurance companies, or take out insurance and cancel them immediately. This leaves people without valid car insurance, which … Read more
The bus fare cap rose to £3 across much of England today as the new government policy came into force. This means the maximum amount a bus passenger will pay for a single journey is now £3, £1 more than before, as the Government increased the cap from January 1. This is the latest in … Read more
Water company United Utilities has reported hundreds of millions in profits as it seeks to further increase its customers’ bills. The utility serving seven million customers in the North West of England recorded £335.7m in underlying operating profits for the first half of this year, up almost 23% year-on-year. compared to £271.1m a year ago. … Read more