Drivers Urged to Fill Up Before Potential Fuel Duty Hike Saturday, November 22, 2025 fuel duty prices petrol diesel chancellor budget motorists costofliving yournrg Drivers are being advised to fill their tanks ahead of a possible fuel duty increase that could come into effect after the Budget announcement on November 26. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating ending the … Read More
Pay-per-mile Car Tax Plans Revised After Labour Government Clarification Friday, November 21, 2025 roadpricing electricvehicles paypermile labour car tax government transport budget fuel duty taxation The ongoing debate over pay-per-mile car taxation has seen a significant development following comments by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. On Thursday, Alexander emphatically stated that there are no current proposals to … Read More
26 Million State Pensioners Face Crisis if Government Scraps Triple Lock Friday, November 21, 2025 pensions statepension retirement triplelock savings government budget chancellor webb under-saving A looming crisis threatens 26 million state pensioners as the government considers scrapping the decades-old state pension triple lock. Sir Steve Webb, former Pensions Minister and current partner at pension consultants LCP, … Read More
How I Bought £100 Worth of Tesco Food for Just £4 Using Clubcard Points Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clubcard tesco savings christmas food shopping vouchers discounts budget family Laura McKenzie, a resourceful mum of six, managed to purchase nearly £100 worth of Tesco food for just £4.41, providing a Christmas feast for 12 people—including her six children and parents. By leveraging Tesco’s Clubcard … Read More
State Pension Triple Lock May Be Replaced to Prioritise Younger Generations, Say Experts Wednesday, November 19, 2025 pensions triplelock youth pensioners publicfinances taxation intergenerational budget socialpolicy government State pensioners could face changes to the long-standing Triple Lock system, with experts urging a shift in focus to support younger generations. The Intergenerational Foundation has outlined three potential reforms to the … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More