In Brighton, independent shops have never been just places to trade; they are the glue of the community, carriers of culture, and experiences found ‘only in Brighton’.

HMRC hits 300,000 taxpayers with ‘trivial’ bills

Since April this year, multiple tax increases in the UK have not only added pressure on businesses but also made the cost-of-living challenge for households more severe—water, electricity, and energy bills have all gone up. From October 1, Ofgem has updated the energy price cap, increasing the average annual household bill by £35.14 to £1,755.14 (up from the £1,720 rate effective since July).

Did you know that although singles might save on Valentine’s Day gifts, they end up spending at least a few thousand pounds more than couples every year on their daily living expenses. And that’s far more than the cost of any Valentine’s gift!