Rachel Reeves Confirms £560 Vehicle Excise Duty Charge for Cars Registered 2017-2025 Monday, May 4, 2026 vehicletax ved rachelreeves cartax emissions petrolcars dieselcars electricvehicles dvla carinsurance Drivers of cars registered between 2017 and 2025 face a new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charge of £560 under the updated tax bands confirmed by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This increased charge applies to vehicles emitting … Read More
DWP Reduces State Pension Payments Below £241 Weekly Maximum for Some Pensioners Monday, May 4, 2026 dwp pension statepension nationalinsurance retirement triplelock pensionincrease nicontributions oldagepension pensioneligibility From 6 April, older people in the UK began to see increases in their state pension payments with the start of the new tax year. However, not everyone will receive the maximum weekly amount of £241.30, as payments from the … Read More
The Cosy Cottage with Breathtaking Views of Shropshire’s ‘Little Switzerland’ Monday, May 4, 2026 shropshire cottage churchstretton cardingmillvalley longmynd views walking hiking gliding accommodation You don’t need to travel far to find a room with a view — especially when you can stay at Caradoc View Cottage in the heart of the Shropshire Hills. Known as ‘Little Switzerland’ by the Victorians, this stunning area offers … Read More
DWP PIP and DLA Claimants Face New 25p Per Mile Charge on Motability Cars from July Monday, May 4, 2026 motability pip dla mileage lease charge wheelchair scheme disability costs From 1 July 2026, claimants on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) using the Motability Scheme will experience changes to their mileage allowances and face a new excess mileage charge. … Read More
Aldi Shoppers Alerted to 'D' Code on Labels for Discontinued Deals Monday, May 4, 2026 aldi discounts shoppingtips discontinued deals specialbuys bargains labels savings retail Aldi shoppers are being advised to keep an eye out for a small but significant “D” on product price labels—a discreet marker that can help savvy customers save money. This letter, appearing in the top-right corner of pricing … Read More
UK Petrol Drivers Face 107p per Litre Charges Amid High Fuel Margins Monday, May 4, 2026 cma fuel petrol diesel prices competition monitoring uk retailers margins Fuel prices at UK forecourts continue to hover at historically high levels, with petrol and diesel margins averaging 107p per litre, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Despite tensions from the conflict … Read More