Published in May 2012

Are your savings safe with Santander?

by Cliff D'Arcy | Santander has seen its credit rating cut. So is it still a safe home for your savings?

How the eurozone crisis affects us

by Cliff D'Arcy | The growing crises in Spain and Greece could damage your finances back home in Britain!

How to survive the eurozone meltdown

by Harvey Jones | As Europe descends into chaos, we look at how to ensure your cash is safe.

Self-employed: how to start your own business

by Cliff D'Arcy | If you're thinking of becoming self-employed and starting your own business, be sure to follow these ten tips!

Published in April 2012

The benefits of working part time

by ReenaSewraz | A rise in the number of part-time workers has contributed to the recent drop in unemployment figures. We take a closer look at the benefits of this alternative work pattern.

Consumers get more confident, says Nationwide

by Ed Bowsher | Consumers in the UK became more confident in March and were more willing to spend, according to a survey by Nationwide Building Society.

UK falls back into recession

by John Fitzsimons | The UK is back in recession, following negative growth for the second straight quarter.

Why job hunters should give the Jobcentre a miss

by ReenaSewraz | Traditional methods of job hunting, like heading down to the Jobcentre, are increasingly being replaced by social media.

UK inflation in surprise increase in March

by Simon Ward | Food and clothing price inflation has pushed the annual Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation up this month.

Need some extra money? Become a mumpreneur

by Felicity Hannah | As childcare costs increase, an increasing number of women are turning to self employment to boost the family income.

Why the super-rich are good for us

by Cliff D'Arcy | Here are five reasons why we should welcome foreign tycoons to Britain!

Published in March 2012

Budget stamp duty rise slammed as ‘exceptionally damaging’

by Robert Powell | A respected economic think tank has cast doubt on whether measures in the Budget designed to hit wealthy homeowners will actually work…

The Budget 2012: your take

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes to the streets to get your take on the 2012 Budget...

Budget 2012: what it means for you

by Simon Ward | Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his 2012 Budget speech. We look at the big announcements affecting our money.

Budget 2012: the speech in full

by John Fitzsimons | The Chancellor delivered the 2012 Budget today. Here's what he had to say.

Inflation rate hits 15-month low in February

by Simon Ward | Lower bills and cheaper shop prices have pushed the annual rate of inflation down in February but the essentials are still costing more.

Inflation basket: how Robert Pattinson and Apple affect our money

by Simon Ward | The Office for National Statistics has announced some interesting changes to the 'baskets' of items that it uses to measure inflation. Here's what's changed and why it matters.

What to do if you're made redundant

by Harvey Jones | Worried about being made redundant? Here's what to do.

The dangers of telling lies on your CV

by Cliff D'Arcy | Here are three tales of 'little white lies' on CVs that turned into 'dirty little secrets'!

Money morals: can you afford to be ethical with your cash?

by Robert Powell | Can you put a price on ethics? Robert Powell looks at a new campaign encouraging the public to boycott the big banks, and asks if we can really afford to be moral with our money…

Why you shouldn't support banks helping charities

by Neil Faulkner | Charity financial products are usually no good and not worth going for. With one notable exception...

George Osborne's 2012 Budget - predictions

by Ed Bowsher | What are the experts predicting for next week’s Budget? And are they right?

How to write the perfect CV

by Serena Cowdy | Are you looking for a new job? Here’s how to write the perfect CV.

Interest rates held again but QE has 'blown hole' in pensions

by Simon Ward | The Bank of England has held interest rates at their record low as a pensions body warns of the effects of quantitative easing on company schemes.

Three years of low interest rates: winners and losers

by Robert Powell | As the 0.5% bank rate reaches its third birthday, Robert Powell reports on the winners and losers from low interest rates…

Baby businesses: how to make money from kids

by Sabuhi Mir | A growing number of entrepreneurial parents are using their experiences to start up businesses. So can you make money from kids?

2012's best big companies to work for

by Simon Ward | The Sunday Times has released the results of its annual Best Companies To Work For list. Here's the top 25.

The worst place to find a job in the UK

by Robert Powell | In one UK city, almost 80 people are chasing each vacancy...

Published in February 2012

2012's best small companies to work for

by Simon Ward | The Sunday Times has released the results of its annual Best Small Companies To Work For list. Here's the top 20.

Five bank branches to close each week

by John Fitzsimons | A new report suggests five bank branches a week will close between now and 2018, as figures show the number of branches has halved since 1990.

Bank of England: inflation to keep falling as we avoid recession

by Simon Ward | Inflation on track to go below 2% but economy will "zig-zag" this year.

Inflation falls again in January

by Simon Ward | Both measures of inflation have fallen again, although the Consumer Prices Index rate is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.

London and south east pay for rest of UK

by Simon Ward | The two regions contribute most to public spending via taxes, according to new research.

How to get paid when you're forced out of work

by Neil Faulkner | Unemployment insurance has a lot of exclusions, but for some people at the right price, it could be just what you need.

How to keep your Child Benefit

by Cliff D'Arcy | Using these three tricks, top taxpayers can keep this tax-free payment after April 2013!

Treasury ‘didn’t know’ about write-off of £11bn unpaid tax

by John Fitzsimons | Almost £11bn of unpaid tax was written off in a single year, seemingly without anyone at the Treasury noticing.

UK economy will slump in 2012, says forecast

by Simon Ward | The National Institute of Economic and Social Research predicts that we'll experience a mild recession in the first half of this year.

More jobs in January but salaries fall

by Simon Ward | Reed's monthly Job Index sees small increase in number of new jobs although the salaries they're paying are falling.

Published in January 2012

Recession looms as GDP shrinks

by Simon Ward | First estimate of GDP for final quarter of 2011 shows a 0.2% contraction.

How to work from home

by Cliff D'Arcy | These top tips will make you happier, healthier and more dynamic when you're working at home.

Your shout: should we legalise and tax drugs?

by Simon Ward | As Sir Richard Branson proposes relaxing laws and regulating illegal drugs, let us know what you think.

How Big Macs and underpants can forecast the economy

by Robert Powell | From Big Macs to boxers, Robert Powell considers some alternative ways to identify economic growth and strife...

New 5p and 10p coin chaos predicted

by Simon Ward | The introduction of new, thicker coins is going to cause problems at parking meters and vending machines, warns an industry body.

Childcare costs pushing parents into debt

by Sabuhi Mir | Most mums who are on middle to low incomes can’t afford to return to work due to the cost of childcare.

How young people can find a job

by Cliff D'Arcy | With over a million under-25s out of work, finding a job takes effort and imagination!

Unemployment rises again

by Simon Ward | Number of people unemployed rises to 2.68 million, with youth unemployment increasing again.

Inflation falls in December

by Simon Ward | Petrol, gas and clothing contribute to fall from November to December.

UK ‘already in recession’, say forecasters

by Simon Ward | Both the ITEM Club and the CEBR predict a big struggle for the economy this year, with the CEBR forecasting interest rates will stay on hold until 2016.

Bank of England holds interest rates again

by Simon Ward | Rates held at record low and no more money pumped into the economy for now.

What our unpaid overtime is worth

by Simon Ward | The TUC has calculated just how much the extra hours we put in each week are worth.

The best paid jobs

by Neil Faulkner | We look at the best and worst paid jobs and highlight three well-paid jobs that don't necessarily require specific pre-qualifications or experience.

Rules to make you richer at work

by Neil Faulkner | How you look, walk and behave at work can seriously damage your wealth.

The sectors where jobs are growing

by Simon Ward | New figures from a leading recruitment consultancy show how events in the wider economy are affecting employment in different sectors.

Protect your cash from an interest rate rise

by Emma Lunn | Will interest rates rise in 2012? Maybe 2013? No one can say for sure, but we need to be ready when rates do rise.

Six top ways to get a pay rise in 2012

by Cliff D'Arcy | 2012 looks like another year of widespread pay freezes and cuts. Here's how to get a pay rise in 2012.

The university that leads to the highest salaries

by Neil Faulkner | And it's not one you'd expect!

Brits work longer hours than most of Europe

by Cliff D'Arcy | Research shows we work more hours than most Europeans but our living standards are the second highest.