environment

Does BR mean emergency tax?

basic rate BR emergency tax code BR stands for ‘basic rate’, pointing towards the fact that all your income from employment will be taxed at the basic rat...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

education

What was the first business venture?

The very first entrepreneurial venture was a newspaper route. Gave me the taste for meeting people’s needs, introduced the difference between a service an...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

science discoveries

Can I bring my husband to Qatar?

If you’re an expatriate in Qatar and earn QR 10,000 or more (or QR 7,000 with family housing facility given by the company), have your Qatar ID under a pr...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

environment

What is the process of selling a flat?

Steps involved in the Sale of a Property Make a plan for listing, showing and selling your property. Determining the selling price and property inclusions...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

health

How does a gift and loan trust work?

A typical such trust involves initially settling (i.e. gifting) a nominal sum on trust (e.g. £100). The settlor of the trust then loans the trust a signif...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

world affairs

Do I need a solicitor to complete a house sale?

As you can see, you don’t legally require a solicitor to sell your house. In any case, there is a lot of legal work to be undertaken and completed during ...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

entertainment

Can I sell my house to my boyfriend?

Is selling your house to your spouse legal? “The quick answer for this question is yes, it is legal to sell your home to your own spouse,” says real estat...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

education

Can you contribute to two pensions?

You can contribute to as many personal plans as you want to as long as you do not pay in more than the annual contribution limits. But the scheme could be...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

science discoveries

How long does a Kenyan work permit last?

2 years Generally, the success rate depends on whether skilled labour for the position is available locally i.e. employers are required to justify employm...

Published: Apr 11, 2026

business

Do option agreements run with the land?

An option agreement where a landowner grants a developer a call option to buy land and the developer grants the landowner a put option over all or part of...

Published: Apr 11, 2026