Premium Bonds Holders Urged to Review Accounts Ahead of Autumn Budget Wednesday, November 26, 2025 premiumbonds savings investments nsi budget interestrates finance moneymarket savingsaccounts riskmanagement Premium Bonds holders with £1 or more are being urged to check their accounts this Wednesday as National Savings and Investments (NS&I) prepares for the upcoming Labour Party Autumn Budget. Experts recommend reviewing … Read More
Taxpayers Face Nearly £10K Cost After Parish Council Proposal Rejected in Cradley Wednesday, November 26, 2025 dudley cradley parishcouncil localgovernment taxpayers feasibilitystudy democracy budget council election Dudley’s Liberal Democrat leader, Councillor Ryan Priest, defended the decision to consult residents on forming a parish council, despite a decisive rejection. During budget discussions earlier this year, Cllr Priest … Read More
Rachel Reeves Vows 'Fair Choices' Ahead of Budget Amid Tax Hike Concerns Wednesday, November 26, 2025 budget tax reeves chancellor economy debt inflation publicspending minimumwage taxhike Rachel Reeves has promised to make “fair and necessary choices” in the upcoming Budget, despite strong expectations of multiple tax increases. As Chancellor, she is set to deliver her second Budget on Wednesday, … Read More
Reeves Budget Could Push Dudley Council Tenants’ Rent Above Government Limits Tuesday, November 25, 2025 dudley rents socialhousing chancellor reeves budget convergence council tenants housing Dudley Council tenants face a rent increase of £4.76 per week next year, with the possibility of additional rises pending government decisions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to confirm rent convergence in her upcoming … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More
Labour Affirms Commitment to Triple Lock Ahead of Budget Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 labour pensions triplelock budget retirement finance pensionsavings government workandpensions policy The Labour Party has firmly addressed recent speculation suggesting that the Triple Lock pension guarantee might be at risk in this year’s Budget. Contrary to circulating reports on November 26, Labour insists that the policy … Read More