HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31 August 2021 to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time education or training beyond 16. Last week, teenagers across the UK received their GSCE or Scottish National Certificate results and many are now considering their future. If they decide…
While the vast majority of employers pay their employees at least the National Minimum Wage, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today released some of the most absurd excuses used for not paying the legal minimum. Last year (2020 to 2021) HMRC helped more than 155,000 workers across the UK recover more than £16…
Wales shows, on average, house prices have risen by 4.6% since May 2021. An annual price rise of 16.7% takes the average property value to £195,291. There were 10 repossession sales for Wales in April 2021. Average price by property type for Wales Property type June 2021 June 2020 Difference % Detached £296,313 £250,331 18.4…
Anti-social and dangerous drivers targeted in clampdown An operation targeting motorists who drive around dangerously in often illegally modified vehicles has been hailed a success. Operation Buena took place on Friday, August 13, following complaints from residents in Talbot Green and LLantrisant about loud exhausts, screeching tyres and speeding. So called 'boy-racers' have used…
Labour ministers need to tell Welsh taxpayers how much of their money might’ve been spent on encouraging Ryanair to return to Cardiff Airport, the Welsh Conservatives have urged. Ryanair announced today that it would resume flights from the Rhoose-based airport after a 15-year break, and that the return was made possible by “necessary incentives.”…
