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Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.

The new online service for all PAYE taxpayers will make it simpler and easier to check and update their income, allowances, reliefs and expenses, and will be available via their Personal Tax Account or through the HMRC app.

This service forms part of HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap...

Recent years have seen growing consumer interest in local, ethical, and independent businesses – but price still gets in the way. Even with good intentions, shoppers often default to cheaper, larger retailers. Meanwhile, small businesses face mounting marketing costs and increasing pressure from online giants.

With inflation continuing to squeeze household budgets, many people are looking for ways to save. This has fuelled the popularity of discount-driven platforms – offering variations of vouchers, coupons, cashback offers, and promo codes.

While legacy services like...

Standing up for our children: Families march against dangerous education bill #MarchForChildren

On Sunday 18th May, the March for Children brought together families, educators, campaigners, and allies from all walks of life in a powerful show of unity. Starting in Whitehall and moving through Trafalgar Square and along the Embankment, the march ended in Parliament Square with heartfelt speeches and a shared commitment to protecting children's rights. The crowd was diverse—home educating parents, children, SEND advocates, faith leaders, and children's rights campaigners—all standing...

For new traders looking to enter the world of financial markets, E-mini S&P 500 futures, often called ES futures, offer a practical and powerful way to gain exposure to one of the most important U.S. stock indexes. Compact in size yet rich in opportunity, these futures contracts are ideal for beginners who want to learn trading with real-time price action and institutional-grade tools.

Whether you’re intrigued by the potential of day trading or simply want to understand how emini futures performance compares to other investment options, this guide will walk you through...