The previous government was guilty of poor policy making, says PAUL JOHNSON Rachel Reeves is within her rights to feel somewhat aggrieved. It was always clear and obvious that the spending plans she inherited were incompatible with Labour’s ambitions for public services, and that more cash would be required eventually. But the extent of the […]
Decoding the impact of biggest IT failure
An automatic software update created global chaos and has raised questions about digital security, write TERRY MURDEN and BILL MAGEE For the millions of over-wrought tourists, hospital patients and bank customers among those disrupted by what has been described as a “digital pandemic,” the weekend IT outage has been a stark reminder of how vulnerable […]
Reasons for optimism in housing market
Uncertainty may be holding back home buyers but there signs of stability in the market, says ALAN CUMMING With all of the volatility we’ve seen in the housing and mortgage markets in recent months, it’s understandable that many people are still a little unsure as whether the time is right to start looking for their […]
Here’s how I plan to retire in my 50s
More of us expect to extend our working lives, but 26-year-old FRASER O’ROURKE is planning an early retirement The appeal of being able to retire early for me is that I’ll still be young enough to enjoy myself and make memories. The later I retire, the more likely that I may be in ill health […]
Time to find the best home for your money
As savings rates rise it’s important to plan your investment strategy, says CAMERON STEWART It’s an age-old question for investors and savers of all types – where should I put my money? In recent years, the answer has, to some degree, been fairly straightforward. For over 10 years we’ve seen interest rates on cash deposits […]