If the worst should happen and you fall ill and have to take significant time off work, there are some steps you can take to help see you through: 1. Get to know your entitlements The first thing to do is check you are receiving all the money that is available to you. This could come from different places so it is worth checking carefully....
There are many different childcare options available today and prices can vary enormously. For some, a day nursery is the best option while others might be more comfortable having a childminder look after their children. Just what is the difference and what will each option mean to your finances? All 3 to 4-year-olds in England are eligible for 570 hours of free early education or...
The Government has recently announced that they will be making changes to the current Parental Leave system. At the moment a total of 52 weeks leave is allowed and can be shared between the mother and the father. The proposed changes would extend this arrangement to also include working grandparents. Additionally, it will be possible to split the statutory shared parental pay which is currently...
It seems that at one time or another someone we know is waiting to find out whether they are going to be made redundant, especially in these uncertain times. Sometimes they might even want to be if they are not happy in their job and would like to move on. At other times it might be due to a recession, public sector cutbacks or company...
In late 2018, it was announced by the UK Government that plans were in place to start transferring people from the existing benefits or tax credits onto Universal Credit from July 2019. In a process known as managed migration, it was announced by the Secretary of State has announced that this process will begin as a pilot scheme for approximately 10,000 people initially. What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is...