Identity Theft vs. Identity Protection: Understanding the Difference
As much as we like to save our data online and share about ourselves on social media or even our bank account details, this comes with its weaknesses, which are the incidents of identity theft. For this purpose, let us define
Could motor finance become the next PPI scandal?
The UK’s motor finance industry could be heading for a financial storm reminiscent of the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) scandal. A recent Court of Appeal ruling found car dealerships and lenders liable for failing to disclose commissions to customers, a precedent
UK shoplifting offences reach record high as over 1.2m cases logged since 2019
Shoplifting in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.2 million cases recorded by police forces since April 2019, according to data obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK. The surge is particularly pronounced in 2023, with 344,709 offences logged—a 30%
Family businesses face new inheritance tax burden as relief cut to 50%
In a major shift affecting family-owned businesses, the Chancellor has announced that Business Property Relief (BPR) will be reduced to 50% from April 2026, exposing thousands of family firms to inheritance tax for the first time in decades. While previously exempt,
Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy ‘discriminatory’
Private schools in the UK, represented by the Independent Schools Council (ISC), have voted to take legal action against Labour’s decision to impose VAT on school fees. The ISC, which represents 1,400 independent schools, argues that the new tax is discriminatory,