John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
UK Chancellor John Healey will delay announcing when the country will meet its 3% GDP defence spending target until next year’s spending review, the Treasury confirmed.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
About half of Gen Z expect no state pension by retirement, prompting many to increase private pension savings due to concerns about aging populations and government finances.
‘I started in my 20s and made £8,000’: Why women are often better investors than men
Women investors achieve slightly higher long-term returns than men, yet only 26% of UK women invest compared to 41% of men, according to recent analysis.
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
South Carolina leads a new commercial real estate demand index from the National Association of Realtors, which analyzes over 300 metropolitan markets across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors.
Six essential skills employers say job seekers should have to stand out
A five-year study by the National Foundation for Educational Research identifies six key transferable skills employers prioritize: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-organization, adaptability, and information literacy.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays exceeding 30 minutes, with the policy limited to two claims per tax year under party plans to improve customer service.