Inflation

Saturday, November 22, 2025 lloyds businessconfidence economicoutlook manufacturing construction retail hiring inflation pricing ukeconomy

Lloyds Bank has delivered a reassuring message to its business customers amid a notable rise in business confidence. According to October’s latest Lloyds Business Barometer, confidence has increased by eight points to 50%, … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 dwp christmas benefits payment bonus uk inflation pip disability pension

This winter, thousands of UK households will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), providing some extra support during the holiday season. The payment, designed to assist those on … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities

Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 tesco toothpaste pricing whitening inflation supermarkets consumer supplychain retail shopping

Tesco has come under fire after a tube of toothpaste was spotted in its stores priced at an eye-watering £23. While common brands like Colgate and Oral-B generally sell between £8 and £10, specialized whitening toothpastes … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 hmrc tax personalallowance savings inflation incometax lowincome finance stealthtax pensions

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is poised to send letters to UK households demanding an additional £992 in taxes, delivering a harsh blow to low-income families. This unexpected burden stems from a little-known tax change … Read More

Saturday, November 15, 2025 universalcredit dwp welfarereform disabilitysupport employmentsupport inflation socialsecurity healthelement disabilityrights governmentpolicy

Universal Credit recipients are set to receive an additional £312 annually thanks to a recent law change introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Universal Credit Act 2025, now enacted as an Act of … Read More

Saturday, November 15, 2025 dwp pip inflation benefits disability payments uplift cpi statepension costofliving

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to increase Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits by 3.8% in April, providing claimants with an additional £5.30 per week. This adjustment follows the latest Consumer … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 fosters lager alcohol heineken abv tax duty hospitality inflation uk

From February 2026, one of the UK’s most popular lagers, Foster’s, will reduce its alcohol by volume (ABV) from 3.7 percent. Heineken UK confirmed the change, aiming to appeal to consumers seeking lower-alcohol options. A … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 pension dwp triplelock inflation statepension retirement taxation earnings hargreaveslansdown pensioners

Older state pensioners, specifically women born before 1953, are set to receive a significant boost in their Basic State Pension payments thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Triple Lock policy. This increase … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pension statepension dwp triplelock labour retirement income taxation inflation finance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to increase payments for new state pensioners by 4.8%, adhering to the Triple Lock guarantee under the Labour government. This rise means those receiving the full new state … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 morrisons sushi supermarkets freshfood inflation kellydeli asiancuisine partnership retail foodinnovation

Morrisons is transforming its in-store fresh food offerings by replacing nearly 100 traditional meat and fish counters with new sushi counters under the Happy Tokyo Asian Kitchen brand. This innovative change is the result of … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment

Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 tax pensioners income nationalinsurance labour budget government policy retirees inflation

Ahead of the Labour Party’s Autumn Budget announcement, speculation is mounting around a proposed tax shift known as the “two up, two down” method. This approach involves increasing income tax rates by two percentage points … Read More

Friday, November 7, 2025 tax income counciltax isa labour budget reeves uk economy inflation

The Labour Party government is poised to introduce significant tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget, potentially costing high earners in the UK up to £8,309. Reports from The Telegraph indicate that one of the three … Read More

Monday, November 3, 2025 statepension dwp triplelock retirement pensionincrease inflation wages ukpensions pensionspolicy pensioners

State pensioners are set to benefit from a larger-than-anticipated increase in their payments next year, thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Triple Lock system. This mechanism guarantees that state pensions … Read More

Sunday, November 2, 2025 isa savings tax budget investment finance ukeconomy inflation policy personalfinance

Personal finance experts have voiced strong concerns over the proposed reduction of the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000, expected to be announced in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Industry specialists warn this move … Read More

Sunday, November 2, 2025 universalcredit disabilitybenefits healthconditions benefitcuts personalindependencepayment governmentpolicy inflation socialwelfare disabilityrights financialsupport

From April 2026, the health element of Universal Credit (UC) will be significantly reduced for new claimants who have health conditions. This decision is part of a wider, controversial set of measures planned by the … Read More