JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Why are home insurance costs soaring?

In the broader economy, inflation can be tamed – at least for now – but not when it comes to essential insurance. A few days ago, market research firm Consumer Intelligence reported that home insurance costs were skyrocketing. Worryingly, there is little evidence to suggest that current price increases will slow down sooner or later. … Read more

Shocking data shows that less than a third of HMRC go into the office

They are quick to take hardworking Brits to task if their accounting is incorrect. But shocking data unearthed by the Daily Mail today suggests the taxman has been creative with his arithmetic. When it comes to working from home, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has long been one of the worst-performing government departments, with monthly … Read more