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Tax alert for 3.5m UK couples that could be claiming £252 from HMRC

Tax alert for 3.5m UK couples that could be claiming £252 from HMRC Millions of people could be missing out More than 3.5 million unmarried couples living together are being cautioned that they could be missing out on valuable tax benefits and legal protections worth hundreds of pounds annually. The warning follows Government proposals to bolster the rights of cohabiting couples, prompting financial specialists to encourage unmarried partners to reassess their finances. According to NFU...

Rise in shoplifting and theft in UK finds nine in 10 retailers in rural areas targeted

Rise in shoplifting and theft in UK finds nine in 10 retailers in rural areas targeted

Farmers slash barley growing as Brits lose their thirst for booze

Farmers slash barley growing as Brits lose their thirst for booze The area given over to barley planting has fallen to the lowest since 2010 across the country as more people stop drinking alcohol Farmers have slashed the amount of barley they grow to a 16 year low as more people shun booze, say experts. Figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board revealed a sharp 12% year-on-year fall in the area given over to the crop this year across the country.