The Labour government’s upcoming council tax reform introduces four new bands targeting high-value homes, with bills reaching up to £7,500 annually. However, state pensioners earning an average retirement income will largely …
Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a £1 billion stealth tax on family holidays as part of her cost of living measures. The Labour Party’s Chancellor is considering imposing a 20% VAT on top of the fees airports charge airlines …
The Labour Party Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is set to introduce free bus passes for children across England as part of an extensive Cost of Living relief plan. Announced ahead of her House of Commons statement on Thursday, …
The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has announced the cancellation of the planned increase in fuel duty, extending the temporary 5p per litre cut to support drivers amid rising living costs. …
The UK government is considering introducing new regulations to set maximum indoor temperatures in workplaces, a move aimed at protecting workers as climate change pushes temperatures higher. This recommendation comes from …
The government has unveiled plans to introduce four new council tax bands aimed at the top 1% of the most valuable residential properties in England. This initiative, announced during Budget 2025, includes a proposed High …
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is preparing to reach out to tens of thousands of bereaved families owed a total of £367 million due to a savings scandal that first came to light earlier this year. The issue, …
Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert (MSE), and Anabel Hoult, Chief Executive of Which?, have issued a joint letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to raise urgent concerns over the UK Government’s current approach …
Graham Longstaff’s retirement plans have been devastated due to a series of blunders by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), leaving him and his partner Karen van der Burgh homeless, living in their car with their …
Calls are growing for the UK government to reduce all speed limits by 10mph as a response to soaring fuel costs exacerbated by the ongoing Iran conflict. Environmental group Transport and Environment (T&E) has outlined five …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted sweeping new powers that could see the driving licences of state pensioners temporarily suspended. These tough new rules form part of a controversial crackdown …
The UK government is set to introduce a controversial pay-per-mile tax that will impact drivers based on their annual mileage. Announced by Rachel Reeves, this major reform aims to reshape the country’s motoring tax structure …
A recent official government study has pinpointed the most deprived area in the Midlands, challenging common assumptions about regional poverty. Contrary to popular belief, neither Sandwell nor the Black Country tops the …
Motorists are facing higher fuel costs due to inaccuracies in popular fuel price-checking apps. Research by What Car? reveals that four out of five apps relying on government-supplied Labour Party data display outdated fuel …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising pensioners to “protect” their state pensions by claiming Child Benefit when eligible. Under current HMRC guidelines and Labour Party government rules, Child Benefit is available to …