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Monday, December 1, 2025 pensioners propertytax mansiontax debt interest labour chancellor homeowners deferral treasury

Thousands of cash-poor pensioners could be trapped in a mounting debt spiral under Labour’s new property tax plans, personal finance experts warn. The proposed “mansion tax” – officially branded as a high-value council tax … Read More

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

Thursday, November 20, 2025 scottishpower energy billing debt customerservice bereavement complaint refund harassment apology

David Sheridan was devastated when Scottish Power demanded he pay a £500 energy bill just weeks after the death of his father, Robert. What made the situation even more distressing was that the energy company actually owed … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 blackmail trial birmingham money transfers allegations sparkbrook gambling debt testimony

A 26-year-old man accused of blackmailing three individuals out of thousands of pounds has told a Birmingham Crown Court jury why these people transferred large sums of money to his bank account. Twaha Kaana, from Sparkbrook, … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 barclays renters house-sharing finance homeownership mortgage debt communication property lifestyle

Barclays has issued a cautionary message aimed at renters, highlighting the risk of losing an average of £553 from their bank accounts due to unpaid bills, communal costs, and damages caused by housemates. Despite the … Read More