Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, today backed David Cameron’s proposals for tax-free saving to help people through the coming recession…

Today, January 1st 2009 marks 100 years since the first pensioners went to the Post Office to collect their State Pension of 5 shillings a week. Although the pension was means-tested, it was a tremendous advance in social policy and state recognition in its responsibility to look after those in old age…

Next week sees the start of National Consumer Week and we would like to introduce you to Savvy the Elf, who wants to help you become a ” Savvy Shopper for Christmas”…

To help people on the Isle of Wight get on the property ladder, the Castle Hotel in Ryde is hosting an ‘Open Market Homebuy’ information evening tonight, Wednesday 12th November between 4.30- 8pm…

West Wight Middle School in Freshwater is holding an ‘Open Market Homebuy’ information evening tonight, between 5 - 8pm, to help people get on the property ladder. The scheme is being launched on the Island through a partnership of Isle of Wight Council and Thames Valley Housing Association…

During these difficult economic times, the Isle of Wight Council is taking steps to assist local businesses. A new initiative driven directly by the Leader and Chief Executive of the council, will see invoices from Island businesses given priority and paid in the same week that they are received by the Council’s Payments Section…

In todays uncertain financial climate the Government have announced new rules to help protect homeowners, who may be facing the threat of repossession…