Nine Key Money Changes Coming in February: From Alcohol Duty Hikes to Smart Meter Compensation Monday, February 2, 2026 finance taxes banking inflation alcohol mobile interest savings smartmeters compensation February brings nine significant money-related changes for UK households, impacting everything from alcohol pricing to banking fees and energy services. First, alcohol duty rates will increase on February 1. This government … Read More
I'm a DWP Insider – Cutting Luxury PIP Perks Isn’t Enough Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pip dwp motability taxes reform welfare policy leasing benefits mentalhealth Matt Ryder, the former head of Motability policy at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has expressed concerns that recent cuts to luxury car leases under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme are … Read More
State pensioners face £2,500 tax hikes under Rachel Reeves’ proposed changes Sunday, November 23, 2025 pensioners tax labour chancellor reeves income fiscal retirement manifesto taxes Wealthy pensioners in the UK could face an average tax increase of £2,500 if Chancellor Rachel Reeves goes ahead with proposed income tax rises, data reveals. Ms Reeves has not ruled out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, … Read More