Petrol Prices Rise to 18 Month High

Petrol prices rise to 18 month high
 
Published: 06/01/2017 and written by L Sherman

Petrol prices rise to an 18 month high, after the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announce production cuts in oil. The price of fuel is now the highest it’s been since July 2015. […]

20,000 Jobs Set to Move Abroad Ahead of Brexit

20,000 jobs to move abroad ahead of Brexit
 
Published: 05/01/2017 and written by P Smith

More than 20,000 jobs are likely to move abroad in the next few months, as the UK prepares for Brexit, according to Parisian company, Europlace. Paris will compete with other European cities, such as Frankfurt, […]

Fare Increases Spark Rail Passenger Protests

Fare increases spark rail protests
 
Published: 04/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

Fare increases to rail services spark protests from passengers across the country. On the 2nd of January, prices increased by an average of 2.3% – almost four times the rate of inflation. However, price increases […]

Government Help to Buy Scheme Ends

Help to Buy scheme ends
 
Published: 03/01/2017 and written by E Rose

The government Help to Buy Scheme came to an end on New Year’s Eve. The scheme was first launched in 2013 as part of an initiative to help both first time buyers and people wishing […]