Tag: unemployment
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What does the 2021 Budget mean for me?
What does the 2021 budget mean for me? Don’t worry if you’re trying to work this out still. Chancellor Rishi Sunak stood up in the House of Commons and spoke for nearly an hour this afternoon. That’s enough to confuse anyone! I’ve compiled the key points you need to know now, based on the policies…
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Young People Deserve More Than Government Backed Loans
The Budget is coming up on Wednesday, where Chancellor Rishi Sunak will detail his spending plans for the next year. Ahead of this major announcement, proposals have been leaked, including a plan to offer government backed mortgages with 5% deposits. Young people deserve more than this, and here’s why…
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5 reasons why we need more debt support
2021 is off to a rough start. The UK is now in a lockdown until at least mid-February, although many are predicting it will last until March at the earliest. Many are finding it tough to make ends meet. With that in mind, I wanted to use this post to share 5 reasons why we…
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Personal finance overview – Autumn 2020
Times are uncertain and, as the Autumn fast approaches, there is no sign of that changing. This will have a significant impact on personal finances and how wealthy or not you feel in the coming months. We have no control over what will happen but we can make sure we are as prepared as possible.…
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What to do if you are made redundant
Sadly, every year people lose their jobs and are made redundant. No one sets out to lose their job or relishes the idea, but there are certain things you can do to make the situation better if it does happen to you. I’m hoping to explain your key rights and what support is available to…
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Summer Statement: What does it mean for you?
It’s no secret that coronavirus has been damaging to the economy and many have suffered and will continue to suffer as a result. Pressure has been mounting on the government to increase their economic response. They delivered in a Summer Statement or mini budget on 8th July. As we move into phase two of the…
