In Profile: Lissele Pratt, Co-Founder of...
Breaking the mould and the status quo can be enough to consider an innovative company as too big a risk for a financial institution. But being a forward thinker shouldn’t be something that gets you punished. Ensuring this isn’t the case, Capitalixe was created to serve those who otherwise might not have access to financial services. Specialising in high-risk industries…
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Inheritance tax take rises again as...
Inheritance tax receipts have increased again as frozen thresholds continue to boost the tax take for the Treasury. Income to the government from inheritance tax (IHT) for April to June 2025 was £2.22 billion, the latest HMRC figures show. This is an additional £134 million compared to the same period in 2024. It means inheritance tax revenues for this financial…
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Robert Pattinson Net Worth 2025: Inside...
From teen vampire idol to brooding caped crusader, Robert Pattinson has quietly built a $100 million empire—without ever chasing the spotlight. Once known solely as Edward Cullen in Twilight, Robert Pattinson has defied typecasting and carved out one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable—and lucrative—careers. With a net worth of $100 million as of 2025, the British actor has transitioned from teen…
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Why is the FCA Introducing BNPL...
UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has published new proposals to regulate the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market. New FCA proposals could see future legislation requiring lenders to check that people can afford BNPL loans, and to offer support if customers get into financial difficulty. Should the new rules come into play, BNPL borrowers will also be able…
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise...
The average monthly cost of renting a home in the UK has risen by £221 in three years, outpacing the increase in mortgage payments over the same period. According to property website Zoopla, the average repayment on outstanding mortgages, pushed up by higher mortgage rates, has only increased by £218 a month. Renters also tend to pay more than homeowners.…
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Christian Bale Net Worth 2025: $120M...
From emaciated method actor to box office titan, Christian Bale’s journey is as transformative as the roles he inhabits—and it’s earned him a staggering fortune. Christian Bale isn’t just one of Hollywood’s most intense actors—he’s one of its most bankable. With a career built on raw physical dedication and unpredictable role choices, Bale has carved out a legacy few can…
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Reeves’s capital gains tax changes ‘backfire’...
Capital gains tax income to the Treasury has fallen sharply in HMRC’s latest figures, despite the chancellor’s decision to hike the rates in last year’s Autumn Budget. Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts dropped from nearly £17 billion in 2022/23 to £14.5 billion in 2023/24, and now to just £13.1 billion in 2024/25. Significantly for chancellor Rachel Reeves, in the first…
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Mel B’s Historic UK Estate Hits...
A Spice Girl’s wartime mansion with royal ties is now up for grabs for a cool $15 million. Former Spice Girl and current America’s Got Talent judge Melanie Brown, better known as Mel B, once called a stunning historic property in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire home. Now, that very estate has been listed for £11 million (roughly $15 million), and it…
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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%...
Refresh 2025-07-16T14:32:42.917Z Thank you for joining us – plus, some dates for your diary For those who are following the latest inflation news with interest, here is a list of upcoming CPI report dates for 2025: 20 August (covering July) 17 September (covering August) 22 October (covering September) 19 November (covering October) 17 December (covering November) 21 January 2026 (covering…
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Larry David Net Worth 2025: $400M...
Larry David turned petty complaints into a $450 million empire—without ever cracking a smile. Few comedians have turned neurotic charm into a billion-dollar franchise, but Larry David has made a fortune doing just that. From co-creating Seinfeld to starring in Curb Your Enthusiasm, the bald, blunt, and brutally honest comedy icon has built a $450 million empire rooted in syndication,…
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