NS&I Premium Bonds Prize Fund Rate Set to Increase: What Holders Need to Know Monday, May 25, 2026 premiumbonds ns&i savings interestrates prizefund investing emergencyfund wealthplanning inflation isas National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced that the prize fund rate for Premium Bonds will rise to 3.80% from the July 2026 draw. This change affects over 22 million holders, who will also enjoy improved odds … Read More
Warning for 20 Million UK Households: Don’t Assume the Big Four Broadband Providers Have the Best Deals Monday, May 25, 2026 broadband uk virgin bt talktalk sky zeninternet fibrenow plusnet consumer Households relying on the UK’s four largest broadband providers—Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk, and Sky—are being cautioned to reconsider their choices. Together, these companies serve over 20 million homes, but a broadband … Read More
Eight-Day-Old Baby Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Flips Car on M50 in Gloucestershire Monday, May 25, 2026 baby drunkdriver carcrash m50 gloucestershire hospital birmingham police accident investigation An eight-day-old baby has been rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital following a serious car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver. The incident occurred early this morning, May 25, at approximately 6:15 a.m. on the M50 … Read More
Diesel Vehicles Face Decline as Businesses Shift to More Cost-Effective Electric Fleets Monday, May 25, 2026 diesel electric haulage fleets transportation emissions autonomous hgv charging infrastructure sport Diesel vehicles are on the brink of disappearing from UK roads as businesses increasingly adopt electric fleets, driven by significant cost advantages. New data reveals that diesel fuel accounts for about 33% of total … Read More
New council tax rule may let state pensioners defer payments until after death Monday, May 25, 2026 counciltax taxreform highvalueproperty pensioners localgovernment propertytax hvcts taxsurcharge statepensioners governmentpolicy The government is proposing a significant change to council tax rules that could allow low-income homeowners, including state pensioners, to delay payments on high-value properties until they sell their home or pass away. … Read More
HMRC Pension Rule Changes Could Raise Inheritance Tax Bills by £34,000 Monday, May 25, 2026 inheritance pensions taxation estate hmrc planning benefits legislation finance executors Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules coming into effect in April 2027 could push family IHT bills up by an average of £34,000. Under the new legislation, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits … Read More