Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £441 Monthly Attendance Allowance Despite Other DWP Benefits Sunday, November 9, 2025 pensioners attendanceallowance dwp benefits care finance eligibility support underclaiming welfare State pensioners across the UK could be entitled to receive up to £441 a month through Attendance Allowance, even if they already receive other support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). However, this vital … Read More
NS&I Announces Key Leadership Reappointment and Updated Bond Rates Through 2029 Saturday, November 8, 2025 nsi bonds savings finance investment treasury woodward rates government director National Savings and Investments (NS&I), the UK Treasury-backed savings institution, has made a significant announcement impacting its 24 million customers that will extend through 2029. David Woodward has been … Read More
HMRC Set to Increase Tax Burden on UK Working Households by at Least £124 Friday, November 7, 2025 hmrc tax incometax budget chancellor labour cbi nationalinsurance finance ukeconomy Thousands of UK workers could face an inevitable tax increase of at least £124 due to forthcoming changes proposed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the current Labour government. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being … Read More
Businesses Urge Rachel Reeves to Mandate Higher UK Investment from Pension Funds Friday, November 7, 2025 pensions investment uk economy labour finance capital business stocks recession More than 250 senior business leaders have written to Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to use the upcoming Autumn Statement to compel UK pension funds to increase their investments in British companies. The … Read More
Thousands of M&S and John Lewis Shoppers Urged to Spend Unused Gift Cards Before Christmas Thursday, November 6, 2025 m&s johnlewis giftcards christmas shopping finance retail expiry vouchers money As the Christmas season approaches, a staggering £300 million in unredeemed gift card balances is sitting idle among M&S and John Lewis customers. New research from credit card company thimbl.com reveals that thousands of … Read More