Average Wages in the United Kingdom..
How much has the average wage changed in the UK ?
In 1980 the average wage was £5,720 and the average house cost £22,677
In 2015 the average wage was £29,934 and the average … Read the rest
Category: UK
Foreign Exchange Rates that just appear wrong !!
2.088 GBP to 1 AUD ??..
This is a screen shot from a new foreign exchange company that I saw today 13 Aug 2015
I would love to get that actual rate, buying British Pounds with Australian Dollars but I … Read the rest
Property Rental Yields
Average investment property rental yields..
Gross Rental Yields on Investment Property (Apartments)
7.51% Philippines
6.09% New Zealand
4.39% Australia
3.91% USA
3.83% Greece
3.21% UK
Source: www.globalpropertyguide.com 2014 rates
However, when looking at the United States:
A New York, Lower … Read the rest
UK Buy to let Landlords to lose Income Tax Relief
The 2016 UK Budget – Buy to let Mortgages..
Income tax relief enjoyed by landlords will be cut to the basic rate of just 20% with a gradual phase in from 2017.
The Daily Telegraph states this:
Currently interest payments … Read the rest
UK Minimum Wage – National Living Wage
UK 2015 Budget introduces the National Living Wage..
The new National Living Wage will apply to those aged 25 and over.
The existing National Minimum Wage will continue for those under the age of 25.
The National Living Wage will … Read the rest
UK National Minimum Wage 2015
UK National Minimum Wage Hourly rate for 2015..
The UK Minimum Hourly Rates of pay from April 2015 were:
Hourly Minimum Rates
£6.70 21 and over
£6.70 18 to 20
£3.87 Under 18
£3.30 Apprentice
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates… Read the rest
UK National Minimum Wage Hourly rate for 2015..
The UK Minimum Hourly Rates of pay from April 2015 were:
Hourly Minimum Rates
£6.70 21 and over
£6.70 18 to 20
£3.87 Under 18
£3.30 Apprentice
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates… Read the rest
Cadbury Diary Milk with VEGEMITE
I wonder if this would sell in the UK ?
British / United Kingdom Passport Fees 2015
British / United Kingdom Passport Fees 2015..
A standard UK adult first passport or renewal costs £72.50.
A UK Child passports cost £46.
The Post Office’s Passport Check and Send service costs £82.25 or £55.75 for a child.
Jan 2015 … Read the rest
Northern Ireland Independence
Northern Ireland Independence Referendum..
In 1973, Northern Ireland was asked if they wanted to remain in the UK or join the Republic of Ireland.
57.4% (591,820) of the voting population (1,030,084) voted to “Remain part of the United Kingdom”
Northern
… Read the restNorthern Ireland Independence Referendum..
In 1973, Northern Ireland was asked if they wanted to remain in the UK or join the Republic of Ireland.
57.4% (591,820) of the voting population (1,030,084) voted to “Remain part of the United Kingdom”
Northern
… Read the restA Billion or a Trillion
The origin of the words Billion and Trillion..
The word “Billion” was created by the French in the 15th century.
The French physician and mathematician Nicolas Chuquet (1445-1488) apparently coined the words byllion and tryllion and used them to represent … Read the rest