Three Major UK Banks Raise Mortgage Rates Amid Middle East Crisis Friday, March 6, 2026 mortgages ukbanks interestrates middleeast hsbc nationwide coventry swaprates inflation financialmarkets In response to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, three major UK lenders—HSBC, Nationwide, and Coventry Building Society—have become the first large banks to increase mortgage rates. The ongoing conflict in Iran has … Read More
RAC Warns Diesel Drivers as Long Queues Form Amid Rising Fuel Prices Thursday, March 5, 2026 rac diesel fuelprices uk middleeast queues petrol oil investment inflation The RAC has issued a warning for diesel drivers at UK forecourts as long queues of up to 90 vehicles have formed, driven by concerns over rising fuel prices amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Simon Williams, head of … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
One Million More State Pensioners Face Tax Bills After Rachel Reeves’ Threshold Freeze Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More
UK Drivers Brace for Record Petrol Prices Amid Middle East Tensions Monday, March 2, 2026 petrol oil straitofhormuz inflation middleeast brentcrude fuelprices opec ukdrivers conflict UK drivers are being warned to expect record petrol prices following recent US strikes on Iran, which have intensified tensions in the Middle East. The escalating conflict has already led to reports of suspended oil shipments … Read More
11 Money Changes Coming in March for UK Households - From Trains to DWP Monday, March 2, 2026 transport railfares benefits inflation winterfuelpayment dwp bankofengland householdsupportfund warmhomediscount coldweatherpayment March 2026 brings significant financial changes affecting UK households, spanning from public transport costs in London to key Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and state pension updates. Transport for London … Read More