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Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance

As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 nationwide spending budgeting consumers travel savings finance survey shopping caution

Nationwide has issued a timely message to its customers as many prepare to part with an average of £5,517 on holiday spending alone in the coming year. Based on a survey of 1,200 consumers, the building society sheds light on … Read More

Thursday, January 8, 2026 dudley pestcontrol cremation budget fees inflation council services priceincrease finance

Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 mortgage uk interest borrowing rates homeowners remortgage inflation finance debt

As early 2026 approaches, approximately 69,000 UK households are preparing for a significant increase in their mortgage payments, with monthly costs rising by an average of £321. This surge is driven by the expiry of … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment penalties deadline taxreturns finance latefiling savings taxpayers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that it will waive the £100 late-filing penalty for hundreds of taxpayers who submitted their self-assessment tax returns in the final hour of 2025. According to HMRC data, 342 … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxbills paymentsonaccount selfemployed taxdeadline nationalinsurance budgeting finance ukeconomy

As the festive season fades into the past, thousands of UK households, especially self-employed workers, are preparing for what experts are calling “brutal” tax bills landing imminently from HM Revenue & … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 hmrc taxallowance rentaroom childcare savingsallowance taxrelief personalallowance taxfree income finance

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is effectively raising individuals' personal tax-free allowance to an impressive £27,070 by utilising three valuable tax relief opportunities. Financial experts at AJ Bell have outlined how … Read More

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Starting in 2026, millions of households will be impacted by a significant change to the state pension system. The state pension age is scheduled to increase from 66 to 67, meaning that individuals born on or after March 6, … Read More

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New research reveals that over 10 million adults in the UK (15%) plan to skip meals or eat less this January to cope with financial pressures. More than half of those surveyed expect to run out of money by mid-month, with … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham council finance bankruptcy publicservices governance budget community infrastructure recovery

Birmingham City Council continues to confront significant challenges as it moves forward from a period of severe financial distress. Having effectively faced bankruptcy, the council is now focused on stabilizing its finances … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 pensioners winterfuelpayment income eligibility government taxation benefits statepension finance payments

This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 dudley regeneration council finance infrastructure transport socialcare tax development sports sport

The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare

As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline

Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 universalcredit hmrc helptosave savings bonus dwp government budget finance benefits

Universal Credit claimants have the opportunity to receive up to £1,200 in bonus payments through HMRC’s Help to Save scheme, as confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the recent Labour Party Autumn Budget. Originally … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 dwp benefits christmas payments festive bankholidays finance schedule claims holidays

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to the payment schedule for millions of benefit recipients over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year period. Since payments are not processed on bank holidays, … Read More

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Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to provide more than £35 billion in new finance throughout 2026 to businesses operating and investing in the United Kingdom. This significant funding initiative aims to fuel growth, … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 hmrc tax withholding interest doubletaxation borrowers finance manda compliance uk

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a pause on a longstanding concession related to withholding income tax on UK-source yearly interest paid to overseas lenders. This move affects UK borrowers who previously … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 pensioners tax threshold freeze hmrc statepension reeves income finance pensions

State pensioners are set to face higher tax bills due to the government’s decision to freeze tax thresholds for an additional three years—a move that has alarmed finance and pension experts alike. Chancellor Rachel … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 birmingham localgovernment commissioners council politics elections governance finance oversight recovery

The political leaders elected to Birmingham City Council in May 2026 will have to operate under a stringent ‘action plan’ set by government-appointed commissioners, significantly restricting their ability to act … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 debit creditcards holiday booking finance section75 consumerprotection travel costmanagement payment

UK households are being advised to avoid using debit cards for booking holidays, especially for trips planned in the New Year period of 2026. As the festive season approaches, personal finance group Money to the Masses … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 hmrc childtrustfund savings ukfinance youngadults money finance unclaimedfunds banking government

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging UK households, particularly young adults aged 18 to 23, to claim their matured Child Trust Funds (CTFs) worth an average of £2,242 each before the festive season. Announced via … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 dwp benefits fraud claimants bankchecks government policy finance socialwelfare investigation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement enhanced bank account checks as part of a wider effort by the Labour Party government to tackle the growing benefits bill and reduce fraud. While these measures … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 dwp pip christmasbonus benefits payment reddit ukbenefits wintersupport socialsecurity finance

A recent £10 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sparked confusion for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant who wondered if it was a mistake. Turning to Reddit for answers, the claimant shared … Read More