Publication Date 24 February 2016 The Tolpuddle Martyrs: the origins of trade unionism Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item In the early 1830s, Dorset farm labourers in the village of Tolpuddle, already mired in poverty, had received a wage decrease from 9s a week to 7s, with the prospect of further cuts to come.
Publication Date 23 February 2016 Government cuts cost of entering bankruptcy Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The total fee for entering bankruptcy will reduce to £665 in April 2016, and will be payable in instalments. However, the fees will still need to be paid in full before people can enter bankruptcy.
Publication Date 22 February 2016 The finances of bereavement Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Gary Rycroft explains the key financial considerations when acting as executor of an estate during an often difficult and emotional time – and why planning for the inevitable is essential.
Publication Date 19 February 2016 Fee increases for grant of probate applications Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The government is planning rises in probate fees according to the value of the property left by an individual in their will.
Publication Date 18 February 2016 Alternative funding: factoring and invoice discounting Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Suzanne Brooker and Stacey Jones explain these alternative funding methods for businesses.
Publication Date 16 February 2016 Victoria Crosses of WW1: 1919 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item A list of Victoria Crosses gazetted in 1919 and 1920.
Publication Date 16 February 2016 Victoria Crosses of WW2 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item A list of Victoria Cross recipients in WW2, and when they were gazetted.
Publication Date 16 February 2016 Struggling to payday at record low Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item An R3 survey has revealed that fewer British adults say they are struggling from payday to payday than at any point in the last six years.
Publication Date 11 February 2016 Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes statistics released Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Insolvency Service has released statistics on enforcement activities in October to December 2015.
Publication Date 8 February 2016 What are my rights if my employer becomes insolvent? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item It can be a worrying and stressful time if the company you work for is struggling financially. While the future may be uncertain, it’s important to be aware of your rights as an employee.