Santander Launches £200 Switch Incentive to Attract New Current Account Customers Friday, November 14, 2025 santander banking switching currentaccount incentive directdebits payments finance accounts bonus Santander is sweetening the deal for customers switching their current accounts by offering a £200 bonus to those who successfully move to the bank using the Current Account Switch Service. The bank encourages potential … Read More
Exact Date Announced for New £300 Annual Charge on Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Thursday, November 13, 2025 tax ev vehicles drivers charge mileage 2028 newpolicy finance motoring The Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the start date for the controversial new car tax plan, set to charge drivers 3p per mile. Electric vehicle (EV) owners covering 10,000 miles annually could face an … Read More
Birmingham Labour ‘Loses Grip on Power’ Amid Resignations and Strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham labour council strike unite resignations politicalcrisis finance bins localgovernment Birmingham Labour’s hold on power is under serious threat after a series of resignations, defections, and absences led to a dramatic vote loss at the city council’s recent full meeting. The turmoil stems largely from ongoing … Read More
DWP to Raise New State Pension by 4.8% Under Labour's Triple Lock Commitment Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pension statepension dwp triplelock labour retirement income taxation inflation finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to increase payments for new state pensioners by 4.8%, adhering to the Triple Lock guarantee under the Labour government. This rise means those receiving the full new state … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Households Against Early Pension Cash Withdrawals Amid Budget Speculation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 hmrc pensions tax lumpsum retirement finance taxcharge budget inheritance investments HMRC is signaling potential penalties for UK households considering withdrawing their tax-free pension lump sum ahead of the upcoming Labour Party Autumn Budget in two weeks. Currently, most people can withdraw up to 25% of … Read More
HMRC Considers Ending Exemptions on UK's Most Hated Tax Tuesday, November 11, 2025 inheritance tax hmrc uk budget exemptions pension gifting wealth finance UK households may soon face the removal of key exemptions on inheritance tax (IHT), long known as the country’s most unpopular tax. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Autumn Budget on November 26 amid … Read More