HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning tax credits customers to be aware of scams and fraudsters who imitate the department in an attempt to steal their personal information or money.
About 2.1 million tax credits customers are expected to renew their annual claims by 31 July 2022 and could be more susceptible to the tactics used by criminals who mimic government messages to make them appear authentic.
In the 12 months, to April 2022, HMRC responded to nearly 277,000 referrals of suspicious contact received from the public. Fraudsters use phone calls, text messages and...
House prices have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and it seems even the post-pandemic housing market is still very much in favour of property sellers. The current average house price in the UK stands at £274,000 , which is a 9.6% increase from the previous year. The increase in house prices across the UK means that your home may have changed price without you even realising.
The value of a property is dependent on several factors, of which the most obvious are location, size and condition. However, even something as subtle as a new supermarket being built nearby...
Lightfoot, the Exeter-based cutting-edge driver coaching and rewards platform, has launched a new driver-focused feature that has the ability to cut speeding incidents experienced by fleets by over 80%. Unveiled at The CV Show, Live Overspeed Alerts is the latest addition to Lightfoot’s suite of pioneering fleet management technology, which delivers safer, more efficient driving styles through real-time, in-cab coaching and rewards.
The new development, which is available as an add-on to Lightfoot’s system, notifies drivers whenever they exceed the speed limit. Using Lightfoot’s...
Japan is the most attractive and popular country in Asia. Taking a trip here will be worth it. This is especially true for those countries that are expensive. Hong Kong is yet another highly popular place is one can enjoy great luxury and nightlife. But it is Japan that offers not only beauty but also the relaxation one needs.
Planning a Japan Trip
The cost of a trip to Japan from Hong Kong can never be overshadowed. All the landscapes, cultural sites, and relaxing spas you will come across make it worth it. No matter whether you want to enjoy the bright lights or the...
The crypto market since its inception remains volatile. In the last day, investors have seen how the crypto market can fluctuate in a very short period. In November 2021 its capitalization was highest and was estimated at almost $3 trillion. Since then the crypto market started fluctuating. The recent events, such as the case of Luna stablecoin losing value had a big impact on the overall market capitalization value decrease. At the moment of writing this crypto market continues to crash and the volume of the market is defined as $1.2 trillion.
The Slovenian vignette is just the toll payment system that is on the Slovenian network. Practically, you have to pay so that you can drive on the motorways for a specific period instead of a certain route. The vignettes in Slovenia are available in several durations to allow you to have unlimited driving on the network. As you can see, this form of till can be good for people who want to drive a lot rather than people who only utilize the motorway irregularly. This article is a guide to help you buy the Slovenian vignette.
Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are digital currencies and certificates of ownership, have become very popular among young people during the epidemic. One of the main things that made youngsters start investing in cryptocurrencies and blockchain is that they are more focused on short-term investments. For Gen Z the volatile and decentralized nature of the crypto market is quite appealing. Because of that as time goes by more and more youngsters start to get their feet wet in the crypto industry.
However, as with anything that is linked to making money and...
When relocating to a new place, you need several packing supplies. One of the most used packing materials you need is moving boxes. You need to get several moving boxes to ensure you pack all your items.
Even if you have recruited NYC movers to help you pack and move, moving requires numerous boxes. But once you have unpacked your items, you need to know what to do with them.
Luckily, there are several options you can consider when you are done with the boxes. For example, you can give them away or re-purpose them. Below are some ideas you can decide to do with the...
The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards shortlist has been announced and flying the flag for the South West is Senior Associate Solicitor Grace Bradley from The Family Law Company who is a finalist in the Family Law category.
Grace joined the company in 2009; her work focuses on complex legal aid cases including child abduction and honour based violence that frequently involve international elements.
This type of case often runs for years, and Grace is tireless in the pursuit of justice for all her clients. She is a skilled linguist and during the pandemic conducted...
South West businesses with flushing urinals are costing their organisations over £1,200 in unnecessary bills, and are also failing to cut avoidable CO2, warns Exeter-based Smarti Environmental. The business, which provides eco-friendly waterless urinal technology to the NHS, tourism businesses, hospitality businesses and other organisations, has released its findings to coincide with Water Saving Week 2022 (23-27 May), during which it is launching the world’s first eco-enzyme waterless and PH neutral urinal solution, the Vortex triple seal valve (TSV).
