Nationwide Warns Customers on Spending Habits Ahead of £5,517 Annual Outlay Friday, January 9, 2026 nationwide spending budgeting consumers travel savings finance survey shopping caution Nationwide has issued a timely message to its customers as many prepare to part with an average of £5,517 on holiday spending alone in the coming year. Based on a survey of 1,200 consumers, the building society sheds light on … Read More
Pest Control and Cremation Services Among Those Set for Price Increases in Dudley Thursday, January 8, 2026 dudley pestcontrol cremation budget fees inflation council services priceincrease finance Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January … Read More
69,000 UK Households Face Steep Mortgage Increase of £321 Monthly in 2026 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 mortgage uk interest borrowing rates homeowners remortgage inflation finance debt As early 2026 approaches, approximately 69,000 UK households are preparing for a significant increase in their mortgage payments, with monthly costs rising by an average of £321. This surge is driven by the expiry of … Read More
HMRC Waives £100 Late-Filing Fines for Hundreds Who Filed Just Before Year-End Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment penalties deadline taxreturns finance latefiling savings taxpayers HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that it will waive the £100 late-filing penalty for hundreds of taxpayers who submitted their self-assessment tax returns in the final hour of 2025. According to HMRC data, 342 … Read More
UK Households Face 'Brutal' HMRC Tax Bills as January Deadline Looms Monday, January 5, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxbills paymentsonaccount selfemployed taxdeadline nationalinsurance budgeting finance ukeconomy As the festive season fades into the past, thousands of UK households, especially self-employed workers, are preparing for what experts are calling “brutal” tax bills landing imminently from HM Revenue & … Read More
HMRC Boosts Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £27,070 Using Three Key Benefits Sunday, January 4, 2026 hmrc taxallowance rentaroom childcare savingsallowance taxrelief personalallowance taxfree income finance HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is effectively raising individuals' personal tax-free allowance to an impressive £27,070 by utilising three valuable tax relief opportunities. Financial experts at AJ Bell have outlined how … Read More