Council tax is on track to raise an extra £7.5billion a year after Rishi Sunak gave town halls permission to put bills up by 5 per cent. The government’s watchdog has estimated that the levy bring in another £1.8billion next month, suggesting two thirds of authorities will take advantage of the new freedom. And by … Read more
In a Black Friday frenzy, shoppers are predicted to spend £2billion more than last year this weekend. But experts warn that some bargains may not be quite as attractive as they appear. For the first time, Britons will spend more online this Christmas than in the high street thanks to the lockdown of non-essential stores. Many … Read more
The £7.5bn Black Friday: Beleaguered stores are set for a sales boost as frenzied shoppers snap up bargains (but some offers are best avoided) Experts have warned some bargains may not be quite as attractive as they seem Britons will spend more online this Christmas than in the high street this year Many internet retailers … Read more