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The deadline to register to vote is set to expire (Pic: National world)

Scottish election: last chance for Fifers to register to vote on May 7

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Wendy Chamberlain MP raises the impact of NICs on hospitality businesses across North East Fife.

Wendy Chamberlain MP presses Government on impact of National Insurance increase...

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Major State Pension error could owe 300,000 over-60s £5k or more

Virgin Atlantic planes sit on the runway at Glasgow Airport.

Map shows how much drop-off fee is at your nearest major airport

Work stress photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash

More than a third of Scots struggle to save for their future, despite nearly hal...

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

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Urgent deadline to boost State Pension with NI top-ups looms

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable

Currys CEO Alex Baldock speaks during a 'PM Connect' event at the Currys Repair Centre in 2023 (Photo: JOE GIDDENS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major electrical retailer warns of reduced hiring from Budget measures

David Ross saw his minority Labour administration defeated twice at the same meeting at Fife House (Picas: Fife Free Press)

How Fife Council’s minority Labour administration was defeated twice in same day

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Andrew Bartlett, chief executive of Advice Direct Scotland.

Free tax advice helpline launched to assist Fife households with HMRC queries

Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit
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An important deadline which could affect how much money you have in retirement is fast approaching.

State pension warning as urgent deadline approaches

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands

Energy bills will be going up for millions of households, but the vulnerable will receive increased support. Credit: Getty Images

Pensioners to start receiving payments of up to £600 today

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean?

How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

Cautious Gen Zs are restricting their spend in pubs and clubs and are instead sp...

Seven tips to help ease the impact of rocketing cost of living

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could pay as much as £48 extra per year from 1 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could face £48 annual bill hike from April Henry Sandercock

Thumbs up: National Insurance rise set to go ahead despite cross-party opposition (image: Getty Images)

PM and Chancellor: ‘National insurance hike necessary despite cost of living cri...

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

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These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announce? (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announc...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said taxes may have to rise again to fund health and social care (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson suggests taxes may have to rise further as MPs to vote on social c...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce social care reform proposals today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to unveil social care plans - what we can expect

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

Will the UK government increase National Insurance rates to cover care reform co...

Have you received any strange phone calls? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A National Insurance number phone call scam has been reported in the UK - what t...

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ...

Millionaire couples could be taxed more to pay for the coronavirus crisis

National Insurance number applications are still suspended due to the pandemic

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK

The government’s furlough scheme will come to an end on 31 October 2020, but important changes will come into place for the last month of the job retention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme will change in October - here’s what you need to know

Thousands of teenagers are expected to enjoy a windfall this month, as Child Trust Funds begin to mature (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to check if you’re due money from a Child Trust Fund - and how to find a los...

The UK government’s furlough scheme will come to an end in October (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme changes from today - here’s what you need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a pay rise for public sector employees (Getty Images)

Applications for the second self-employment coronavirus grant are now open - her...

Are you eligible to claim yet? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how much you’ll get if you’re eligible for a new state pension - and how...

Changes to the government’s furlough scheme will begin this weekend (1 August), as employers will have to start making contributions for all furloughed employees (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme is changing on 1 August - here’s what you need to know

Over 40s could soon be required to pay a tax which would fund social care (Shutterstock)

Over-40s may be required to pay more tax to fund social care - here's what it co...

Renewing your driving licence - how and when to apply for a new photocard

Employers can welcome back some workers part-time (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when furloughed workers can return part-time as new flexible furlough sc...

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. Photo: Scottish Government

Plea for recovery plan to boost economy post-pandemic

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to make changes to the scheme (Photo: Getty Images)

These new rules to the furlough scheme are expected to be announced today - incl...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government furlough scheme is open for applications - this is how to apply

The car buying trick that could save you hundreds per month on an EV

Furloughed workers are those whose employers cannot cover staff costs due to coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how the furloughed workers scheme works - and if you still have to pay t...

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