Jermaine
Business Contributor
Jermaine writes informative business content related to entrepreneurship, finance, innovation, operations, and emerging opportunities for growing businesses in the UK.
Posts by Jermaine
Andy Burnham Bank Tax: Could Higher Levies Drive Banks Out of Britain?
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon has warned Chancellor John Healey against raising taxes on banks ahead of the 28 October Budget, while former NatWest chairman Sir Howard Davies has…
Is PIP Being Scrapped? | Latest News for UK Claimants
No, PIP is not currently being scrapped. The latest headlines relate to Reform UK’s proposal to abolish Personal Independence Payment if it forms a future government, replacing it…
I Have Never Paid National Insurance: Will I Get a Pension?
If you have never personally paid National Insurance, you may still get a UK State Pension. What matters is not simply whether money has been deducted from your…
The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund in the UK
The biggest mistake parents make when setting up a trust fund in the UK is choosing a trust before deciding exactly what they want it to achieve. A…
Andy Burnham Consumer Protections Target Subscription Traps and Misleading Discounts
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced new consumer protections aimed at ending subscription traps and tackling misleading discounts, with the first major subscription changes due to take effect…
Andy Burnham Cost of Living Tour: New Measures Unveiled
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun rolling out a new series of cost-of-living measures as he starts a national tour focused on household finances and struggling high streets.…
What Triggers a DWP Investigation?
A DWP investigation can be triggered by information suggesting that a benefit claim may be incorrect. Common triggers include unreported changes in income, employment, savings, household circumstances or…
Scottish Engineering Group Collapse Administration: £3m Debt
Scottish engineering firm Wallace McDowall entered administration after a sharp fall in orders from its two biggest customers, pressure on already tight margins and worsening cash flow. The…
HMRC £473 Payment Letters: 700,000 Told to Claim Refunds
HMRC has confirmed that almost 700,000 UK taxpayers have unclaimed tax refunds worth an average of £473, with customers who have been contacted being urged to claim money…