Properties near Waitrose enjoy £38,666 added to house price
A survey has shown that having a Waitrose located near your home may be able boost the value of your house price.
Waitrose has long been popular for its upmarket goods and services and is popular among the middle class.
According...
Midlands Companies Feature in ‘Times’ Listing
The annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 league table ranks the top 100 British companies with the biggest sales. Regular name include Virgin Atlantic, Dyson and Clarks.
A total of 16 Midlands Companies have appeared on the list, the...
CSE Awareness Day
People in Wolverhampton are being urged to make a personal pledge and help tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Councils across the West Midlands, including the City of Wolverhampton Council, are teaming up with West Midlands Police to support national CSE...
Are the UK’s Asian Immigrants Being Exploited?
Evidence Looks at Overseas Money Transfers
Statistics released by the World Bank suggest that over £23 billion is sent out of the UK as remittances each year through both formal and informal channels, and an increase in immigrants from financially...
Save energy, save money
Energy Saving Tips to reduce the cost of your bills and save money
If you want to save on your energy bills, switching suppliers can only take you so far. To really make a difference you need to use less...
Car insurance for young drivers – the key facts
Learn how to keep car insurance costs down for young drivers
Car insurance is a legal necessity, but with cover for young drivers often costing more than the car itself, how do you know which level of protection is best...
Budgeting for college or university
We take a look at some of the average costs of going to university or college
You’ve got the place and done the hard work. Now it’s a case of sitting down and thinking about how you’ll manage your finances...
Get holidays for less
Find out how to cut costs on your travel, currency and insurance cover
We all want to pay less, without sacrificing our fun in the sun (or snow, or city streets). Find out how to cut costs on your travel,...
Benefits you can claim when pregnant
You could be eligible for a grant to buy baby things if you're on a low income
Having a baby can be expensive. But if you’re on a low income there are benefits available. You could be eligible for a...
Mortgages – a beginner’s guide
Looking to buy your first home? Get to grips with how mortgages work
Taking out a mortgage is a big financial commitment so it’s important to know what you’re doing and how mortgages work. You must also be sure that...
