UK average earnings have hit a six-month high, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). UK average wages rose by 5.6% in the three months to November, up from 5.2% for the previous three months. 1 Official figures have been released this morning Meanwhile, annual average earnings were up 2.2% from the year before,
A MAJOR shake up to mortgage rules could help first time buyers get on the property ladder more easily. Banks could be encouraged to offer more loans to people with smaller deposits and loosen limits on how much they can borrow. 1 It is understood that financial regulators are looking at ways to relax mortgage
GOLD prices hit a new high this week, which has meant investors are now racing to buy the precious metal. The price of gold hit a fresh record of $2,531.60 (£1,943.83) an ounce on Tuesday afternoon after rising by a hefty 1% during the day. 1 The price of gold has risen drastically over the
A LOTTERY ticket holder has been barred from his local shop amid a row over his winnings, he claims. Kevin Layne scooped £140 on last Saturday’s Lotto draw but says a Tesco Express in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, refused to pay out, claiming it was against policy to give so much in cash. 7 Kevin Layne, 63,