Lloyds Bank Reassures Customers as Business Confidence Surges in October Saturday, November 22, 2025 lloyds businessconfidence economicoutlook manufacturing construction retail hiring inflation pricing ukeconomy Lloyds Bank has delivered a reassuring message to its business customers amid a notable rise in business confidence. According to October’s latest Lloyds Business Barometer, confidence has increased by eight points to 50%, … Read More
UK Households to Receive Early Christmas Bonus from DWP Wednesday, November 19, 2025 dwp christmas benefits payment bonus uk inflation pip disability pension This winter, thousands of UK households will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), providing some extra support during the holiday season. The payment, designed to assist those on … Read More
Tower Block Residents ‘Betrayed’ as Energy Bills Quadruple Overnight in Walsall Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More
Tesco Responds to Outrage Over £23 Toothpaste Price Tuesday, November 18, 2025 tesco toothpaste pricing whitening inflation supermarkets consumer supplychain retail shopping Tesco has come under fire after a tube of toothpaste was spotted in its stores priced at an eye-watering £23. While common brands like Colgate and Oral-B generally sell between £8 and £10, specialized whitening toothpastes … Read More
HMRC Targets Low Earners with £992 Stealth Tax Increase Amid Personal Allowance Freeze Tuesday, November 18, 2025 hmrc tax personalallowance savings inflation incometax lowincome finance stealthtax pensions HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is poised to send letters to UK households demanding an additional £992 in taxes, delivering a harsh blow to low-income families. This unexpected burden stems from a little-known tax change … Read More
People on Universal Credit to Receive £312 Annual Increase After DWP Law Change Saturday, November 15, 2025 universalcredit dwp welfarereform disabilitysupport employmentsupport inflation socialsecurity healthelement disabilityrights governmentpolicy Universal Credit recipients are set to receive an additional £312 annually thanks to a recent law change introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Universal Credit Act 2025, now enacted as an Act of … Read More