Rachel Reeves may have found a new way to “fix the foundations” of Britain’s finances, and armed forces families are watching in disbelief. Rumours circulating in the press suggest that from April 2027, death-in-service payments and unused pension pots could be included in inheritance tax. That means, potentially, the pension your loved one earned while […]

The Autumn Budget is peering at us from the calendar like a dentist’s appointment. We all know it’s coming, we all know it’s going to sting, and yet we sit here telling ourselves, “Maybe it won’t be too bad this time (yeah right…).” Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has been dropping hints about “fixing the foundations” […]

There is always a large question mark in my head when the message pops up saying: “Can I PM you?” On the surface it seems harmless, the sort of thing I used to agree to without a second thought 4 years ago. It looks practical, like someone stepping away from a busy dinner table to […]

In today’s digital age, where social media platforms serve as both a means of connection and a potential source of harm, ensuring online safety has become paramount. The rise of harmful comments, from cyberbullying to hate speech, presents real challenges for individuals, families and communities. Recognising this, new solutions are emerging to tackle online abuse […]

Someone reached back out to me recently after almost two years. He explained that he had stopped chatting back then because he had started going out with someone in the real world and didn’t feel it was fair on her. What surprised me most was his honesty when he admitted he had been hiding very […]