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How To Buy Twitter (TWTR) Stocks & Shares
UPDATE 13 JULY 2022: Elon Musk last week wrote to Twitter to say he no longer wants to buy the social media platform. Twitter has now launched legal action to close the deal on the original terms. Twitter stock was... -
Crypto Crystal Ball-Gazing: What Does The Future Hold?
To get a snapshot of the cryptocurrency market from an insider’s perspective, we sat down with Matt Smith, chief executive officer at compliance tech and data analytics firm SteelEye, to get his views on government involvement, regulation, and the potential... -
Best iPhone 12 Pro Deals July 2022
The iPhone 12 Pro was announced in October 2020, alongside the and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Along with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, they’re Apple’s first 5G phones. The iPhone 12 Pro costs less than the Pro Max,... -
Bitcoin 2008 – 2022: From Bouncing Baby To Troubled Teenager
Conceived in 2008 and launched in 2009, bitcoin is the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency. Back in 2010, a single bitcoin could be purchased for roughly £0.07. Today, its value is more than 24,000,000% higher. But it hasn’t all been... -
How To Open A Business Bank Account
Do you run a business? If so, you’re likely to need a business bank account. Some types of companies are required to have a business bank account, while it’s optional for other business set-ups. A business bank account is very... -
Currency Converter
To use our currency conversion calculator, all you need to do is input the amount you wish to convert, your starting currency and your ending currency to get an estimate based on current rates. If you are converting from Pounds... -
The UK’s Hidden Workforce: Counting The Cost Of Domestic Chores
Love them or hate them, domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and gardening are, for the most part, unavoidable. And unless you’re able to pay for professional help – a luxury becoming increasingly less affordable as the cost of living... -
Best Joint Bank Accounts 2022
Opening a joint bank account can be a useful way of managing bills and everyday expenses if you share a home with someone. Joint accounts work in almost exactly the same way as individual bank accounts – they just have... -
Stamp Duty – How It Works
UK land taxes were something of a minefield in 2021 as a result of the pandemic. But 1 October saw a return to ‘business as usual’, so here’s an outline of the changes that took place, along with a reminder... -
Storms And Floods: How To Stay Safe And Secure
When a storm is in the weather forecast, that’s a cue to do a few checks around your property and take precautions to minimise the risk of damage. But first of all, be realistic. Don’t be tempted to clamber onto... -
How To Beat High Petrol Prices And Survive Winter Driving
Anyone who has filled up with petrol or diesel in recent days will know to their cost just how high pump prices have risen. Petrol at an average of £1.48 a litre and diesel topping £1.51 mean a tankful can... -
Family Half-Term Skiing: Covid Vax And Pass Rules You Need To Know
After many months of not being able to travel overseas without huge restrictions and testing requirements it looks like British skiers are, once again, gearing up to hit the slopes. UK ski tour operator, Skiworld.co.uk has reported full capacity for... -
Personal Loan Calculator: Work Out The Cost Of Your Borrowing
When you take out a personal loan, you’ll need to pay it back in monthly instalments over the agreed ‘term’ of the deal. This can be from one to seven years. The amount you pay each month is a partial... -
EV Does It: UK’s Top Cities For Electric Vehicle Ownership
The best and worst cities to drive an electric vehicle in 2022 have been named in exclusive research by Forbes Advisor - and it appears drivers in Coventry are going to have a much easier experience than those in Leicester. ... -
Compare Cheap Fit To Fly PCR And Antigen Tests
Find out the latest news and views on the travel sector, including what’s happening with regard to rules, restrictions and the Covid-19 testing regime, by visiting our regular travel update. -
Life Insurance Calculator: How Much Cover Do You Need?
Interested in getting some life insurance? One of the first questions you’ll need to answer is, how much cover do I need? To help you work this out, we’ve created a calculator, below. Answer a few simple questions and we’ll... -
Life Insurance Vs Life Assurance: What’s The Difference?
Few of us have much time to think about insurance – except, perhaps, when the premiums are due, or when something goes wrong and we wish we had a policy to make a claim on. Take life insurance. Or is... -
Taskforce Aims To Tackle Pet Theft
UPDATE 3 SEPTEMBER 2021 – Taskforce issues recommendations The Pet Theft Taskforce, established by the government last May (see below), has issued several recommendations designed to tackle the problem. Official figures suggest 2,000 dogs were stolen in England and Wales... -
Best Energy Deals
UPDATE 3 FEBRUARY 2022: Please note that the UK energy market has undergone significant changes since this page was created last year. You can find out more about recent events via our rolling energy blog, which contains details of movements... -
Travel Insurance For Independent Travellers
While package holidays are still hugely popular, today many travellers are valuing the freedom and flexibility of independent travel. Setting out solo means you can fine-tune your trip, customising it to your exact liking. You can choose which flights work... -
Covid-19 Sees Six Million New Savers Target Holidays And Rainy Days
It has been a year like no other. As we near the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK on 23 March, it is important to take stock of the ways in which British families have adapted to... -
Winners And Losers In The Era Of ‘WFH’
For millions of people in the UK, commuting into work is becoming an increasingly distant memory thanks to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. With the anniversary of the first UK lockdown fast approaching on 23 March, exclusive research* from... -
Covid-19 Money Worries Force Brits To Chop Expenditure
Exclusive research* from Forbes Advisor UK has revealed the steps that the nation’s adults have taken over the past year to weather the financial storm triggered by Covid-19. Totting up the toll The anniversary of the first UK lockdown in... -
Research Highlights Pressure On Next Energy Bills
Insightful new research* from Forbes Advisor UK into household habits over the last 12 months reveals that almost 12.5 million** (38%) Brits are working from home, with the majority (82%) doing so as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... -
Should You Be On Your Energy Firm’s Priority Services Register?
Being without an energy supply to your home – even just for a matter of hours – can be crippling, especially during winter. That’s why certain more vulnerable groups of people – including pensioners, those with a serious illness or... -
Credit Cards – Answers To Your Frequently Asked Questions
Credit cards can be complex, so here’s a batch of answers to the most frequently asked questions If you’re considering applying for a credit card, it’s important to ensure you know how they work. In this guide we answer some... -
Wales Joins England, N Ireland And Scotland In Raising Land Tax Thresholds
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced in his summer mini Budget that residential property transactions in England and Northern Ireland costing up to £500,000 are to be exempt from stamp duty land tax (SDLT) until 31 March 2021. The... -
FCA Seeks To Extend Measures To Help Insurance Policyholders
The UK financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is proposing to extend a series of temporary measures to help insurance policyholders in financial difficulty because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The measures came into effect on Monday 18 May and the FCA...
How To Buy Twitter (TWTR) Stocks & Shares
Crypto Crystal Ball-Gazing: What Does The Future Hold?
Best iPhone 12 Pro Deals July 2022
Bitcoin 2008 – 2022: From Bouncing Baby To Troubled Teenager
How To Open A Business Bank Account
Currency Converter
Stamp Duty – How It Works
Storms And Floods: How To Stay Safe And Secure
How To Beat High Petrol Prices And Survive Winter Driving
Family Half-Term Skiing: Covid Vax And Pass Rules You Need To Know
Personal Loan Calculator: Work Out The Cost Of Your Borrowing
EV Does It: UK’s Top Cities For Electric Vehicle Ownership
Compare Cheap Fit To Fly PCR And Antigen Tests
Life Insurance Calculator: How Much Cover Do You Need?
Covid-19 Sees Six Million New Savers Target Holidays And Rainy Days
Winners And Losers In The Era Of ‘WFH’