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Saturday, March 14, 2026 martinlewis isa savings taxyear finance deadline taxfree investment money personalfinance

Money expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent alert for savers holding over £10,000, reminding them to fully utilise their Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance before the upcoming tax year deadline on April 5. Each tax … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 pension statepension dwp retirement finance pensionage policy sustainability triplelock government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering the possibility of bringing forward the planned increase in the state pension age, posing a significant impact on future retirees. Currently, the state pension age is … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 hmrc tax uksavings finance savers pensions treasury isas inflation taxation

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue tax demand letters to nearly 2.7 million UK savers, signaling a significant increase in taxes on savings next year. According to Treasury forecasts, this move will … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance

Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 isa savings tax martinlewis moneysavingexpert lifetimeisa finance budget allowance uk

Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team are reminding UK savers to take full advantage of their Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) before the current tax year ends on April 5, 2024. After this date, the ISA … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 lloyds banking infrastructure finance appointment projectfinance debtadvisory ukbanking leadership investment

Lloyds Bank, a prominent player in the UK banking sector with branches in Birmingham and across the country, has made a significant announcement affecting its 28 million customers. The bank has appointed Trusha Pillay as the … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 lloyds creditcards interestrates halifax mbna finance banking interest hike creditlimits

Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and MBNA— all part of Lloyds Banking Group—are notifying thousands of customers about impending increases to their credit card interest rates starting in May. Many affected customers will see their … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 compensation carfinance fca motorists mis-selling payouts finance claims regulation uk

Millions of drivers who purchased vehicles on finance over the last two decades are poised to receive compensation payments following a widespread car finance mis-selling scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative

Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 lloyds isa savings ukfinance cashisa stocksandshares taxfree allowance finance investment

Lloyds Bank has made a significant announcement regarding Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), projecting that UK savers will deposit a record-breaking total of £115 billion into ISAs during this tax year. This surge is … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 savings finance emergencyfund personalfinance uk gendergap millennials financialplanning budgeting resilience

New research reveals that one in five UK adults has less than £1,000 saved in an emergency fund, highlighting significant financial vulnerability across the nation. Personal finance experts warn that younger people and women … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 cashisa savings taxfree allowance finance ukfinance investment moneytips personalfinance taxyear

Cash ISA holders have just four weeks remaining to fully utilise their annual tax-free savings allowance before the new 2026/27 tax year kicks off on April 6. Each year, ISA allowances reset, giving savers a fresh opportunity … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 pension payments benefits dwp easter bankholidays budgeting finance pensioners scheduling

Some pensioners and DWP benefit claimants will notice their payments arriving earlier than usual in the coming weeks. This adjustment is due to the two bank holidays during the Easter weekend: Good Friday on April 3 and … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 hmrc pension taxavoidance retirement finance earlyaccess warnings savings schemes penalties

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a strong warning to individuals considering early access to their private pension pots. The tax authority urges caution against schemes that promise tax-free or early pension access, … Read More

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A Universal Credit claimant has shared their painful experience of trying to live on just £300 a month, a sum they say “is not enough at all.” On a popular Reddit forum, they described going hungry and struggling month after … Read More

Friday, February 27, 2026 nationwide switching incentive currentaccount deadline banking mutual flexplus flexdirect finance

Nationwide Building Society has issued a final reminder to customers to switch their current accounts before the midnight deadline on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. After this date, Nationwide will withdraw its popular £175 … Read More

Friday, February 27, 2026 mortgages landlords buytolet limitedcompany ratecuts nationwide themortgageworks fixedrate property finance

Nationwide has announced a reduction in mortgage rates specifically for limited company landlords through its subsidiary, The Mortgage Works. Effective immediately, selected two and five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let products … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 hmrc tax mtd incometax selfassessment digitalfiling penalties finance taxchanges quarterly

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has started sending letters to households with incomes over £50,000 to inform them about significant upcoming changes to tax filing requirements. These changes relate to the introduction of … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 savings interest banks natwest barclays nationwide santander savers finance deposits

Savers holding £10,000 in accounts at major high street banks such as NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, and Santander have been cautioned about the possibility of losing significant returns. Experts highlight that focusing … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 pension retirement dwp increase triplelock finance government payment benefits 2026

Millions of pensioners across the UK are set to see an increase in their state pension payments starting in early April. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined the details of these changes, giving retirees … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 coop supermarket storeclosures retail england costcutting southerncoop jobs competition finance

The Co-operative Group, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains, has announced it will close three stores across England next week as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. This decision comes after a difficult … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 studentloans ukgraduates euresidents repayment threshold plan2 germany education government finance

UK graduates residing in the European Union are facing increased student loan repayments following recent changes to repayment thresholds. Graduates living in countries such as Germany and Belgium have been notified of … Read More

Sunday, February 15, 2026 studentloans debt interest repayments graduates education finance nhs policy uk

Student loan interest is escalating at an alarming rate, with graduates accruing £482 every second in the 2024-25 financial year, according to the latest figures from the Student Loan Company. This marks a significant … Read More

Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp benefits fraud bankaccounts overpayments government policy finance regulations claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out expanded authority to conduct bank account checks and freeze or seize cash as part of its efforts to combat fraud and overpayments. Over the first year, these measures … Read More