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Tesco Clubcard warning as £11million in vouchers face imminent expiry deadline
Millions of customers could lose unspent Clubcard vouchers unless they use or renew them before the August deadline

Income tax changes: £18,000 personal tax allowance petition passes 50,000 signatures
Campaigners are calling for the personal tax allowance to rise from £12,570 as the petition moves halfway towards the threshold for a Commons debate

Pension warning as common strategy could cost savers £163,000
Financial experts warn automatic pension de-risking can leave savers with smaller pots if they remain invested throughout retirement

Thames Water's £1million payment to chief sparks calls for special administration
Thames Water’s chief financial officer received the payment as ministers face growing pressure over executive pay at the heavily indebted utility

Major British restauranter confirms final closure dates for 261 locations as 3,800 jobs impacted
Bar + Block, Table Table, Cookhouse + Pub, Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites will close their doors between September 3 and September 10

Inheritance tax warning over Labour pension plans as families face surprise bills
Tax experts have warned that undiscovered pension pots could leave beneficiaries facing unexpected inheritance tax bills after estates have been settled

Andy Burnham unveils high street crackdown on vape shops, betting shops and criminal enterprises
Andy Burnham is giving councils new powers to block unwanted businesses and tackle criminal activity on Britain's high streets

Andy Burnham struggles to recruit key ally amid fears over wealth taxes
Lord O'Neill has concerns over wealth taxes and placing his investments in a blind trust

Historic British coin firm collapses into administration after 20 years as staff redundancies announced
The coin distributor has ceased normal trading after administrators were appointed on July 31

HMRC warning as 12,500 pension savers overpaid tax - five ways to reclaim cash
Thousands of taxpayers could be entitled to money back from HMRC because of incorrect tax codes, expenses and missed allowances

Major British bakery co-owned by comedy star plotting to reopen 25 stores
Up to 25 former Coughlans sites could reopen under new owner Janes Bakery

Major British industry to slash jobs and close high street stores ahead of bruising Budget
Betting firms warn another tax increase could lead to more job losses and shop closures before the October 28 Budget

Pension tax-free lump sum under threat as industry urges Andy Burnham to ACT NOW ahead of Budget
Financial services chiefs fear pension savers will make irreversible decisions if ministers fail to provide certainty before the Budget

Meta fined £421m in record child safety case as judge brands company a 'public nuisance'
A New Mexico judge has imposed the largest child safety penalty ever issued against a social media company

State pension warning: Grandparents could miss out on £7,170 boost through HMRC childcare credits
Thousands of grandparents providing childcare could be eligible for National Insurance credits that increase their state pension

DWP publishes full list of 25 stomach conditions that could qualify for up to £748 a month in PIP
More than 40,000 people receive Personal Independence Payment for gastrointestinal conditions

State pension age rise could be brought forward by SEVEN years in latest Treasury plans
Around five million people could face waiting an extra year to claim their state pension under the reported proposals

Andy Burnham urged to raise income tax to 52%
Bright Blue said higher income tax could fund new employment protections for Britain's self-employed workers

Mastercard compensation: How 47 million Britons could claim at least £45 under £100m settlement
Up to 47 million consumers could qualify for compensation even if they have never owned a Mastercard

Millions of workers could face two years of income tax in 14 months under new plans
HMRC's proposed monthly tax collection system could leave millions facing overlapping payment demands during the transition

UK housebuilder collapses owing more than £4.5million as houses go unfinished
Administrators say unsecured creditors are unlikely to receive any money after the firm's collapse

State pensioners could boost DWP payments by £151.60 every four weeks
Attendance Allowance claimants whose care needs have increased may qualify for the higher payment rate

HMRC issues urgent Child Benefit warning as parents face losing up to £117.21 a month
Families must update their claims before the August 31 deadline if teenagers are staying in education or training

British couples cut wedding costs with micro weddings and DIY celebrations amid cost of living crisis
Micro weddings, DIY styling and budget-friendly receptions are becoming increasingly popular amid financial pressures

Labour oversees worst jobs slump since 2008 financial crash
Employment has fallen for 22 consecutive months despite business activity returning to growth

Pension inheritance tax fears mean spark surge in life insurance sales
Royal London says more savers are taking out policies ahead of Labour's inheritance tax changes on pensions

Britain's 'out of control' national debt tops £3trillion for first time
Taxpayers' Alliance estimates Government borrowing has passed the historic milestone as debt servicing costs continue to climb

'Student loans have become a tax on aspiration': 121 MPs urge John Healey to overhaul system
Cross-party group of parliamentarians has called for urgent reform of the Plan 2 student loan system

HMRC to claw back up to £600 from pensioners earning over £35,000
State pensioners earning more than £35,000 will have payments recovered through the tax system

'Delay, deny until they die': Fury as 66,000 pensioners forced to wait another year for inflation-linked payouts
Pension Protection Fund says 66,000 members will not receive increases until at least January 2028

Ryanair sued by 262 pilots who claim they were denied holiday pay and pensions
Former pilots are seeking backdated payments after challenging the airline's contractor model

Bank of England staff worked overseas for 12,889 days in 2025 as Andrew Bailey faces criticism
More than 1,000 employees used the overseas working scheme during 2025 as criticism mounts over the policy

Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain income tax plans set to cost £100billion, economists warn
Economists have warned the party's income tax plans could cost far more than its own estimates

BP profits more than double to £4.2billion as Iran conflict drives higher oil prices
BP more than doubled its quarterly profit as higher oil prices boosted earnings during the Iran conflict

HMRC repays £50million to pension savers over emergency tax code errors
More than £50million has been repaid to pension savers who were overtaxed on flexible withdrawals

Universal Credit claims hit 8.4 million as welfare cuts rejected
More than eight million people are claiming Universal Credit as the Government faces growing pressure over welfare spending

Free bus travel launches for millions across England this summer
Around 14 million young people can travel on most local bus services free of charge throughout August

Andy Burnham told to raid Britons for £12billion more in taxes by former Labour leader
Lord Kinnock has urged Andy Burnham to align capital gains tax with income tax rates ahead of the October Budget

UK state pension climbs European rankings as triple lock boosts retirement incomes
Britain has climbed two places in a European retirement ranking after years of triple lock increases

Veterans hit with Universal Credit cuts over Armed Forces pensions
Campaigners are seeking a judicial review after military pensions were treated as unearned income for Universal Credit calculations

Retirees can now secure £8,433-a-year on top of state pension: 'Highest rates since 2008'
Standard Life says annuity rates have reached their highest level in 18 years for pension savers

Premium Bonds August 2026 winners: Saver with £650 holding wins £100,000 prize
A Tyne and Wear saver scooped the second-largest Premium Bonds prize after buying the winning bond just four months ago

Santander and TSB staff brace for job cuts after £2.65billion takeover
Union representatives have begun talks as the merged bank prepares for integration and seeks £400million in savings

Capital One says Trump Organization accounts were closed over anti-money laundering concerns
Court filing says more than 300 accounts were closed following a review by the bank's anti-money laundering team

NS&I wrongly tells grieving family they will inherit £30,000 in Premium Bonds
A bereaved family received just £300 in compensation after being wrongly told a deceased relative held £30,000 in Premium Bonds

Labour prepares targeted energy bill support for households on benefits
Government officials have developed a mechanism to deliver targeted energy bill support if ministers decide further help is needed this winter

HMRC confirms £33 monthly tax deductions for some state pensioners
Higher-income pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments through adjustments to their tax codes

HMRC plans could see tax fines soar 100%
Proposed reforms could allow HMRC to impose tougher penalties on taxpayers who fail to correct mistakes after being notified

Inheritance tax warning as million-pound estates without wills more than double in two years
Rising property and savings values are leaving more wealthy families caught by intestacy rules

Papa Johns employee sacked after insisting on paying tax
Employment tribunal ruled the store manager was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about tax and payslips

Premium Bonds August 2026 draw delayed as NS&I confirms £1million winners announcement date
August's £1million jackpot winners will be announced later than usual because the month begins on a weekend

John Healey's first Budget date confirmed as Britons brace for tax rises
The Chancellor will deliver his first Budget in the Autumn

State pensioners with common condition could claim up to £114.60 a week from DWP - but many are missing out
Attendance Allowance is available to older people whose condition means they need help with everyday tasks

Bank of England issues inflation warning after holding interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates unchanged as policymakers warned inflation is expected to rise again later this year

Andy Burnham criticises Zoom interviews and AI recruitment as youth unemployment concerns grow
The Prime Minister said virtual interviews and artificial intelligence risk disadvantaging young job seekers

Major British construction firm collapses into administration with 55 jobs affected
The Hampshire-based business has been rescued through a sale out of administration after more than 30 years of trading

State pension triple lock: Labour confirms pension rise and tax exemption
Labour has pledged to keep the state pension triple lock

Post Office 'scandal within a scandal' as DWP review fails to begin A YEAR after families were promised
The Department for Work and Pensions has yet to appoint an independent reviewer into its prosecution of around 100 Post Office workers

US interest rates held again at 3.75% for fifth time in a row despite inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite a rare three-way dissent from policymakers

Topps Tiles to close major London branch as chain pushes ahead with 23 store closures
The Cheam branch will shut on August 7 as the retailer continues a cost-cutting programme across its UK store network

Andy Burnham may fund spending plans by axing state pension triple lock, think tank warns
NIESR said tax rises or spending cuts may be needed to fund the Government's cost-of-living commitments

HMRC issues urgent tax deadline warning to prevent millions 'significantly increasing the amount owed'
Self Assessment taxpayers have until July 31 to make their second payment on account or face interest charges

HMRC launches highest number of death duty investigations in six years
Nearly 5,000 inheritance tax investigations were opened during the 2025-26 tax year as HMRC increased scrutiny of estates

Major British manufacturer collapses into administration as all staff made redundant
Edinburgh-based Mask Logic has entered administration after failing to secure a strategic partner for growth

Martin Lewis warns 210,000 state pensioners could be owed back payments worth £8,377 on average
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners may be missing out on state pension payments because of historic Home Responsibilities Protection errors

H&M, Morrisons, British Heart Foundation and Charles Clinkard announce store closures across Britain in 2026
Major retailers and charities are shutting stores across Britain as mounting costs and weaker consumer spending continue to hit the high street

London's biggest premium chocolatier collapses into administration after nearly 40 years
Marasu's Petit Fours supplied luxury chocolates to Fortnum & Mason, Harrods and Selfridges before entering administration

Pension warning: Retirees paid £87.2million tax after withdrawing pension pots in full
Retirees who withdrew their pension pots in full faced a sharp rise in income tax bills over six months

Andy Burnham faces backlash over social care funding plans as PM told 'death tax is not the answer!'
The Prime Minister is expected to unveil social care proposals this week as critics warn families could face higher taxes on estates

Thousands of parents 'overcharged' by Child Maintenance Service by £4.3m in an 'ongoing nightmare'
Thousands of parents were wrongly charged over a 10-year period as ministers face calls to act

State pension rules: Labour urged to reform access to retirement savings for terminally ill
Cross-party peers are urging the Government to remove barriers preventing terminally ill people from accessing their pension savings

DWP rolls out major overhaul to PIP and Universal Credit assessments
All disability and sickness benefit assessments will now be automatically audio recorded unless claimants opt out

HMRC issues £1,000 tax warning to a number of workers ahead of deadline
Britons earning extra income may need to register for Self Assessment before October 5

DWP benefit worth almost £6,000 a year available to pensioners with one claim
Attendance Allowance can provide up to £5,959.20 a year for eligible pensioners who need help with personal care

Mansion tax: Councils warn Andy Burnham's 'inefficient' £2m property levy may leave authorities out of pocket
The Local Government Association said the new levy risks creating a costly and confusing system for councils

State pension tax: Experts warn John Healey's plan creates unfair two-tier pension system
Campaigners warn the plan could create unfair differences between pensioners with similar incomes

Little-known inheritance tax relief could save families tens of thousands
Quick succession relief can reduce inheritance tax when the same assets are taxed after two deaths within five years

Stealth pension tax trap set to catch 600,000 amid frozen thresholds
More than 600,000 taxpayers could be affected by the pension taper by 2032 if Labour keeps income thresholds frozen

HMRC recovers more than £8million from investors through major tax crackdown
Hundreds of cryptocurrency investors agreed tax settlements after HMRC launched its disclosure campaign

State pension sum worth up to £739 to arrive early for thousands in payment shake up
The DWP will automatically bring forward payments for pensioners whose usual payday falls on a bank holiday

Leon boss blasts Andy Burnham's 'unfair' pub tax cut
Leon co-founder criticises Andy Burnham's pub business rates cut for excluding restaurants

Leon boss blasts Andy Burnham's 'unfair' pub tax cut
Leon co-founder criticises Andy Burnham's pub business rates cut for excluding restaurants

State pension age could rise sooner for five million workers under Labour proposals
Millions of Generation X workers could wait an extra year for their state pension under proposals being considered

'VAT is crucifying the industry': Pub landlords slam Andy Burnham's business rate move 'too little, too late'
Publicans warned many venues will not survive until the tax relief comes into force in April 2027

Andy Burnham prepares DWP benefits cuts as welfare bill heads towards £330billion
The Prime Minister is expected to outline plans to tackle rising welfare costs and youth unemployment in a speech next week

Back pain PIP claims cost almost £2billion a year as claimant numbers soar
The annual cost of Personal Independence Payment claims linked to back pain has more than doubled in seven years

EasyJet profits nosedive 70% as £105million Iran war fuel costs smash airline
The budget airline blamed higher fuel costs and weaker booking trends as pre-tax profits fell sharply

DWP reforms delayed as Labour pushes back workplace pension changes under new roadmap
Several major workplace pension reforms have been pushed back under a revised timetable published by ministers

British Gas owner confirms 1,300 jobs are being cut
Centrica reported lower half-year earnings as it confirmed around 1,300 roles are being eliminated across the business

John Healey warned 'taxes must rise' as Andy Burnham's spending spree continues
The Chancellor may need a significant tax-raising Budget as Andy Burnham's spending commitments mount, economists warn

Royal Mail warns deliveries could be delayed in 58 areas today - full list
Staff sickness and resourcing issues could affect letter and parcel deliveries across England, Scotland and Wales

Ex-Southern Water chief charged with fraud over alleged plans to manipulate water quality tests
Four ex-employees will appear in court over allegations linked to wastewater compliance testing

Wetherspoon shares sink after pub chain issues major profit warning amid industry woes
Chairman Tim Martin says rising costs and weaker-than-expected sales will hit annual profits

Thomas the Tank Engine creator's family wins High Court battle against HMRC
Judge rules royalty payments from the Railway Series trust should be treated as capital rather than income

How Andy Burnham’s U‑turn leaves workers paying £700 more under stealth tax freeze
The Prime Minister says increasing the personal allowance would be difficult because of the UK's financial position

DWP confirms eight infectious diseases that could qualify for PIP worth up to £458 a month
Coronavirus and HIV/AIDS account for the highest number of claimants receiving the disability benefit

Martin Lewis warns Andy Burnham's VAT energy bill cut 'will be wiped out' by price cap rise
Consumer finance expert says forecast energy price cap increase is expected to outweigh the Government's tax cut

UK inflation falls to 2.6% as fuel and food prices ease
Inflation dropped to 2.6 per cent in June as lower transport and grocery costs helped ease pressure on household budgets

DWP to issue early State Pension payments worth up to £965
State Pension payments due on Monday will arrive three days early for some pensioners in Scotland

HMRC tax receipts hit record highs as frozen thresholds pull millions into higher tax bands
Inheritance tax receipts reached a record £2.3billion in June as experts warned fiscal drag is increasing tax bills

Pensioners hit with £100,000 tax bills in rush to avoid Labour's death levies
Hundreds emptied pension pots after inheritance tax changes were announced, new analysis found

Richard Tice demands Andy Burnham buy Thames Water for £1 and place firm into special administration
Reform UK's deputy leader urged the Prime Minister to recall Parliament over the future of Thames Water

Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners under 77 will receive £313 cash boost
Pensioners are guaranteed an increase of at least 2.5 per cent from next April under the triple lock

Premium Bonds: A typical saver's wait for first prize revealed as millions win nothing
More than 60 per cent of accounts opened last year failed to win a single prize

UK unemployment hits 4.9% as payroll jobs fall by 85,000
Britain's labour market weakened as vacancies fell and payroll employment declined despite modest wage growth

Andy Burnham urged to scrap inheritance tax raids on family businesses facing 'existential threat'
Campaign group calls on the Prime Minister to reverse changes to inheritance tax relief and rule out further business tax rises

Andy Burnham sparks fears of further tax rises in just 24 hours
The Prime Minister said he would announce how he would pay to bring services back into public control on Tuesday

Pensioners could get extra £2,503 a year through DWP Pension Credit boost
Older people claiming Pension Credit and providing care for another adult could qualify for an additional weekly payment

Europe's biggest used motorbike retailer to appoint administrators as hundreds of jobs put at risk
SuperBike Factory has secured temporary protection from creditors after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators

Barclays scraps major platform fee for customers in boost for account holders
The banking giant has removed its customer fee entirely as it seeks to attract more everyday investors

DWP alert: PIP 'not fit for purpose' as thousands of benefit claims made without face-to-face checks
The number of unchanged disability benefit awards has risen sharply since before the pandemic

Ed Miliband's heat pump plans could see home heating rationed: 'Like living in a totalitarian state!'
Energy firms could be allowed to reduce heat pump output during periods of peak electricity demand under Government proposals

HMRC alert: Top 10% of earners now pay 60% of all income tax in Britain
The wealthiest 10 per cent of earners now pay almost 60 per cent of all income tax

Tesco launches biggest-ever Freebie Thursday with five million free pizzas available
Clubcard members have until July 22 to redeem a coupon if selected through the supermarket's final giveaway round

Shabana Mahmood previously backed 50p income tax rate ahead of expected Chancellor promotion
The politician previously backed restoring the 50p top rate of income tax as Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street

IMF warns Andy Burnham against tax rises and higher spending ahead of entering Downing Street
The International Monetary Fund urged the incoming Prime Minister to prioritise growth and debt reduction while resisting pressure for higher spending

State pension risk for millions as 'triple lock reform necessary' amid jobless youth crisis
Rising economic inactivity could threaten the long-term sustainability of Britain's state pension system

Pound hits one-year high as reports suggest Shabana Mahmood to become Andy Burnham's chancellor
Sterling climbed against the euro and dollar as markets reacted to reports over the incoming Treasury appointment

Job adverts could be forced to include salaries under anti-discrimination plans
Businesses could be required to include salary details in job adverts under proposed new anti-discrimination laws

Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and scrap routes after €103million quarterly loss
The Irish airline said the restructuring is needed to improve profitability and support future investment

Public sector pension payments hit record £56billion as system labelled 'unsustainable'
Treasury figures show taxpayer-funded public sector pension payments reached a record £56billion during the 2025-26 financial year

Labour to slap millions of Britons with £121billion stealth tax raid
Over seven million people are set to pay higher rate of tax amid Labour's threshold freeze

Heating oil customers to receive up to £350 compensation after cancelled orders
The Competition and Markets Authority said around 1,700 households will receive redress after orders were cancelled during the Middle East conflict

Prime energy drink arm backed by BGT's KSI collapses with debts of almost £6million
The Australian distributor of the viral influencer-backed drink has entered voluntary administration after sales fell sharply

Inheritance warning as retirement trap 'leaves family estates mostly wiped out'
Higher borrowing costs and slower house price growth are increasing the impact of equity release loans on estates

Thames Water urges Andy Burnham to clarify Labour's water plans as funding deadline looms
The utility firm says it needs certainty over the Government's plans as it races to secure funding beyond October

Thousands of Britons left up to £4,000 out of pocket after travel company crashes into administration
Gap year students and graduates have been left out of pocket after voluntourism operator GVI entered liquidation

Rachel Reeves claims Britain's relationship with the EU is 'more important' than any other alliance
Rachel Reeves said Britain should pursue a closer economic and security partnership with the EU

British Gas, EDF, E.ON and Octopus Energy offering grants and bill support worth up to £1,700
Households struggling with energy costs could qualify for grants, discounts and free support through supplier schemes

Wealth managers dumps UK bonds amid fears Andy Burnham will 'do a Liz Truss'
Investment firms have reduced their exposure to UK government bonds amid concerns over the incoming administration's fiscal plans

London Assembly chair demands urgent review after being debanked by HSBC
Andrew Boff said his bank closed his account after identifying transactions in what it described as a sanctioned country following an official visit to Ukraine

Martin Lewis explains state pension rule millions may not know which 'could unlock £68 a week'
The Money Saving Expert founder said gaps in National Insurance records could leave people missing out on state pension income

'State pension tax trap': Around 820,000 pensioners set to pay income tax on pension alone within two years
Frozen personal tax allowances and rising state pension payments are expected to push hundreds of thousands into paying income tax

Andy Burnham leaves Greater Manchester with £1.34billion debt before becoming Prime Minister
Greater Manchester has the largest outstanding borrowing of any combined authority in England

Andy Burnham urged to introduce 2% online sales tax to cut business rates
Business groups are calling for a two per cent levy on online sales to help reduce business rates for high street firms

Labour warned tax system is 'a major barrier to prosperity' as families face effective rates of 'over 100%'
A new Policy Exchange report calls for major tax reforms including the abolition of inheritance tax and National Insurance

Rachel Reeves' state pension tax pledge could leave millions of pensioners behind
Fewer than one million pensioners are expected to benefit from the Government's planned tax protection

Major British high street brand's collapse leaves creditors facing £3million losses as 1,300 jobs disappear
Administrators have revealed why the jewellery retailer failed after closing its final UK and Ireland stores

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF offer customers free fans, energy bill grants and £2,000 debt relief
Households could access free cooling equipment, bill support and energy debt grants during the hot weather

Andy Burnham inheritance tax plans could raise death duty to 50% and cost families £53,000 more
Bereaved families could face average tax bills more than £50,000 higher under reported proposals

UK business confidence hits 18-month low as firms fear Andy Burnham tax raids
Firms have warned rising employment costs, weaker demand and tax uncertainty are weighing on confidence

MPs call for universal credit increase as state pension age rises to 67
A cross-party committee has urged the Government to increase support for people waiting longer to receive their state pension

Rightmove sounds alarm as new housing developments hit eight-year low: 'We need more homes!'
Fresh analysis raises questions over whether Labour can meet its target of building 1.5 million homes

HMRC urges 750,000 Britons to claim forgotten £2,200 savings: 'This is their money!'
Hundreds of thousands of Child Trust Fund accounts remain unclaimed across the UK

Andy Burnham warned against proposed 50% income tax for top earners
Experts warn increasing the additional rate of income tax would raise very little revenue

EasyJet bought by American firm for £5.7billion
The board has backed Apollo's higher offer over a rival £5billion approach from Castlelake

Pet prescription costs could be capped at £21 under new veterinary reforms
Ministers have proposed new rules to increase transparency and strengthen regulation across veterinary practices

Century-old Birmingham pub closes permanently as Greene King shutters historic venue
Community groups have been left searching for new homes after The Billesley closed with immediate effect

HMRC deadline approaches as more than 400,000 taxpayers still not properly registered
Around two-thirds of those required to register have yet to do so

Government denies North Sea boss's claim that Britain will 'face fuel shortage' this winter
Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch says the Jackdaw gas field is vital for Britain's energy security

Andy Burnham urged to introduce state-run restaurants serving free meals
Lord O'Neill of Gatley has backed a proposal for a National Food Service offering free meals across Britain

Glasgow news: Electrical contractor BGL Contracts Limited collapses into administration as all members of staff made redundant
The company ceased trading after almost two decades as administrators blamed rising costs and cash flow pressures

Andy Burnham issued dire warning as tax rises 'could drive two million out of work'
The fiscal watchdog warned future governments face difficult choices to keep debt at current levels

Martin Lewis urges over one million pensioners to check their eligibility for DWP benefit worth nearly £6k
The Money Saving Expert founder said Attendance Allowance remains one of the UK's most underclaimed benefits

Andy Burnham's Manchester records biggest fall in living standards in England
Residents' spending power fell faster than in any other major English city between 2021 and 2023

Virgin Media hit with record £28million Ofcom fine after making it harder for customers to cancel contracts
The regulator found the telecoms giant repeatedly obstructed subscribers trying to leave and failed to fully cooperate with its investigation

Bank of England warns five million homeowners face higher mortgage payments
The Financial Stability Report said an extra one million households are now expected to see mortgage costs rise compared with December forecasts

Labour to bring in 'farcical' affordability checks on online gamblers
The Gambling Commission is expected to unveil new financial risk assessments for online betting customers following a Government consultation

HMRC tax allowance goes unclaimed by millions of Britons - worth up to £1,260
Eligible married couples and civil partners can backdate claims for up to five tax years

Inquiry finds Government 'mis-sold' 5.8 million student loans worth £200bn
A cross-party committee said ministers failed to properly explain repayment costs and changes to loan terms

Andy Burnham warned his warehouse tax plan would 'crucify the supermarkets'
Industry leaders have questioned whether the proposed levy would generate enough revenue to fund a 20 per cent business rates cut for hospitality venues

Gibraltar to shun millionaires worth below £5m from residency
The British overseas territory is raising the minimum wealth requirement for Category 2 residency from £2million to £5million

DWP warns state pensioners that earn over £35,000 of crucial September deadline
Pensioners earning more than £35,000 have until September to opt out of receiving the payment

Historic British forestry firm collapses after 200 years with 32 jobs at risk and £8m debt
Administrators said cashflow pressures and heavy investment contributed to the collapse

'Taxed out of existence': Business investment falls to lowest level since pandemic
British Chambers of Commerce says firms are cutting investment plans as tax and employment costs continue to rise

State pensioners can claim free £180 TV licence by applying for DWP benefit in just 16 minutes
Pension Credit is worth an average of £4,300 a year and unlocks a range of additional financial support

EasyJet shares soar after £5.5billion takeover approach wins board backing
The airline said it would be minded to recommend a formal offer to shareholders from Castlelake if one is made

Britain's unemployment crisis set to see FOUR Year 6 students per class live a life on benefits
Over 100,000 21-year-olds are claiming out-of-work benefits

Labour's £13 minimum wage to cause widespread job losses and higher inflation
Business groups say further increases above £13 an hour could lead to job losses, higher prices and weaker investment

Sky agrees £1.6billion takeover of ITV entertainment to create Britain's largest commercial broadcaster
The proposed deal would combine Sky and ITV's entertainment businesses as they seek to compete with major US streaming platforms

State pensioners could boost tax-free income to £21,330 using two HMRC rules
Marriage Allowance and the Rent-a-Room scheme could increase the amount eligible pensioners receive tax-free

Aldi shoppers warned as supermarket to close doors early in some UK stores
Selected branches will shut at 9pm instead of 10pm as the supermarket tests changes to opening hours

Andy Burnham issues triple lock update amid huge uncertainty for state pensioners
Former Manchester mayor says Labour must honour its manifesto commitment as he defends the state pension policy

'Ed Miliband has made Net Zero politically toxic', Labour donor Dale Vince claims
Ecotricity's founder questioned the Energy Secretary's economic judgement and urged Andy Burnham not to promote him to Chancellor

Bereaved parents lay children's shoes outside Parliament in call for Hugh's Law
Families tell GB News that better financial and mental health support is needed after the death of a child

Labour's Net Zero 'glass tax' could put 4,752 manufacturing jobs at risk
Union and industry leaders urge the Government to review packaging levy over fears for British manufacturing

Another British construction firm collapses into administration after 12 years of trading
Hampshire-based G2 Housing Group has appointed administrators after entering insolvency at the end of June

Bridget Phillipson insists private school VAT exodus never happened despite 33,000 pupil decline
New admissions figures show no surge in state school applications despite falling independent school enrolment

Labour's tax raids see pubs and restaurants bleed cash as hospitality begs for VAT cut
Hospitality leaders warn mounting costs are pushing more businesses towards closure as campaign gathers pace

Polish consortium unveils £35billion plan to build 14 nuclear reactors across Britain
The proposed investment could generate enough electricity to power around eight million homes by 2034

Major British Kitchen company collapses into administration with more than £1million in debts as 18 jobs lost
Administrators say supply chain disruption and cashflow problems left the business with no viable future

Energy bill crisis as millions of Britons 'pushed into fuel poverty' as price cap tops £1,862
Energy campaigners say millions more families are now spending an unsustainable share of their income on household bills

Bank of England chief says interest rate cuts 'off the table'
Governor says policymakers are monitoring the impact of higher energy prices as markets expect rates to remain unchanged

Royal Mail confirms Saturday second-class deliveries to be SCRAPPED as part of major postal shake-up
Second class letters will be delivered on alternating weekdays under changes being introduced across the UK

Martin Lewis blasts water firms over 'c***' communication that leaves millions missing bill support
MoneySavingExpert founder tells MPs confusing language is preventing eligible households from accessing social tariffs

Britain is 'no longer a serious contender', says billionaire hedge fund tycoon
Supreme Court rules hedge fund's partner payments should be treated as employment income for tax purposes

HMRC issues urgent tax warning to millions ahead of crucial July deadline
Self Assessment taxpayers may need to make their second Payment on Account before the end of the month

Andy Burnham could unlock £7billion North Sea investment with drilling policy shift
Wood Mackenzie says a more supportive regulatory approach could release hundreds of millions of barrels of oil equivalent

BBC staff threaten strike action after rejecting 1% pay offer
Unions say the below-inflation proposal is unacceptable as talks continue through Acas

State pensioners can get free TV Licence worth £180 with one DWP benefit claim
Eligible pensioners claiming Pension Credit can access a free TV Licence alongside thousands of pounds in additional financial support

Iconic British manufacturer collapses into administration with nearly 100 jobs lost
Operations have ended at Moveero's Telford factory after administrators were unable to secure a sale of the business

HMRC update for millions of Britons missing out on tax refunds worth up to £1,008
Eligible married couples and civil partners can backdate Marriage Allowance claims to April 6, 2022

DWP alert: Thousands of pensioners missing out on benefit worth up to £227 a week
Applications for Pension Credit have fallen by 36 per cent despite the benefit unlocking a range of additional financial support

Pensions industry warns heatwaves threaten UK retirement savings
New report says climate change could undermine pension investments by damaging economic growth and financial markets

HMRC names and shames more than 150 high street businesses deliberately avoiding taxes
Businesses and individuals who deliberately failed to pay at least £25,000 in tax have been publicly identified

More than 700,000 first-time buyers could land £6,200 compensation amid £4.5billion landmark lawsuit
Former Which? campaigner is seeking compensation for more than 700,000 people who bought new-build homes across Great Britain

Andy Burnham sets sights on middle-class families with 'double death tax' under proposed overhaul
Supporters of Andy Burnham are supposedly backing reforms to inheritance tax rules that could increase tax bills on inherited assets

State pensioners could get nearly £6,000 a year in DWP support thousands fail to claim
Attendance Allowance has increased this year and could unlock extra financial support for eligible pensioners

Nationwide to slash 600 jobs after £2.9billion Virgin Money takeover
The building society said the redundancies will affect overlapping roles following its acquisition of Virgin Money

Major British energy firm fined £569,157 by HMRC after breaching Russia sanctions
The Aberdeen-based company became the first business to be publicly named after agreeing a sanctions-related compound settlement

Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to British Gas, Octopus Energy and EDF customers
Households are being urged to submit gas and electricity meter readings before the Ofgem price cap rises on July 1

Inheritance tax alert: Retirees rush to protect pensions ahead of major changes
Wealthier pension savers are increasingly turning to annuities ahead of major inheritance tax changes in 2027

Major British housebuilder collapses into administration with 77 jobs at risk
The South West developer failed to secure a rescue after a loss-making housing project contributed to mounting financial pressures

Labour's employment cost hikes mean business owners 'can't pay themselves minimum wage'
Employment costs are leaving thousands of small firms struggling to remain viable, business groups have warned

Britons urged to apply now and claim up to £192 in school holiday food payments
Parents receiving qualifying benefits could receive support during the summer break as councils begin making payments

HMRC launches major high street tax fraud crackdown with 30,000 enforcement actions planned
Tax officials are targeting businesses suspected of tax evasion, money laundering and illicit trading in a nationwide operation

Martin Lewis' 'MSE' urges 750,000 eligible Britons to claim free £2,200
Parents of children aged between 15 and 23 are being encouraged to trace old accounts that may contain thousands of pounds

Royal Mail profits more than halve amid Labour's tax raids and declining letter volumes
Parent company IDS reported a sharp drop in profits as costs rose and postal volumes continued to decline

Pound hits strongest level against Euro in nearly one year as Britons urged: 'Buy your holiday money now!'
Sterling's rise to its highest level since August 2025 is boosting spending power for holidaymakers and overseas buyers

Major British food company to close warehouse and put 290 jobs at risk
Recipe box firm is consulting on shutting its Lincolnshire site and moving operations to Cheshire

Tesco launches new Clubcard for 1.6 million Britons with access to exclusive discounts and meal deals
Parents and guardians can now invite 16 and 17-year-olds to join the supermarket's loyalty programme and access discounted prices

HMRC issues urgent tax deduction warning to all pensioners this month
Pensioners earning more than £35,000 who received the payment in winter 2025 could see changes to their tax code from April 2026

Parents warned over little-known inheritance tax rule that could affect house deposit gifts to children
Families helping children onto the property ladder are being urged to understand inheritance tax exemptions before transferring large sums

Parents warned over little-known inheritance tax rule that could affect house deposit gifts to children
Families helping children onto the property ladder are being urged to understand inheritance tax exemptions before transferring large sums

Millions of Britons with £10,000+ in bank accounts missing out on interest as inflation erodes savings
Cash sums totalling £332billion are sat in accounts earning zero interest and losing purchasing power

Millions of Britons could receive £77 payout as landmark Apple lawsuit proceeds
The consumer group alleges Apple unfairly restricted competition in the cloud storage market

DWP responds as 15,000 people back calls for Type 1 Diabetes to be recognised in PIP assessments
Campaigners say people living with the condition face daily challenges that are not adequately reflected in current benefit rules

HMRC reveals record number of families now using tax trick worth up to £2,000 a year
Parents are being urged to check eligibility ahead of the summer holidays as childcare costs rise

Theme park ride maker behind James Bond attractions collapses into administration after 26 years
RoboCoaster supplied robotic ride systems to major theme parks and featured in several Hollywood films

Andy Burnham's property tax raids set to leave hundreds of thousands of Britons £1,000 worse off
Research suggests replacing council tax with a land value levy would hit higher-value properties hardest

Britain's largest gardening centre firm warns Ed Miliband's Net Zero rules will cost chain 'millions'
Britain's largest garden centre operator says environmental regulations and rising business costs are putting further pressure on firms

Major British steel firm rescue talks collapse putting 1,500 jobs at risk
Labour must seek a new buyer after exclusive negotiations with Norwegian bidder break down

Labour to fine buyers who pull out of house purchases under plans to end 'nightmare' delays
Binding contracts and mandatory sales packs are intended to reduce failed property transactions

Major British bank offering customers free £200 in latest cash incentive
Eligible customers can receive the bonus by completing a full switch and meeting two requirements

Pubs face 'devastating blow' as 2,300 could close by 2030 without business rates overhaul
Industry leaders warn current relief measures fail to address structural flaws in the system

Major high street boss warns iconic chain will collapse if rescue plan is rejected
Chief executive says court approval is the business's only chance of survival

HMRC warns pensioners set to face extra £17 monthly tax bill
Households above the income threshold will repay up to £300 through adjusted tax codes

Britain in an energy bill 'can't pay crisis' as millions driven into £750 debt and skip meals
Research suggests millions are cutting back on food and turning to risky borrowing to keep up with payments

DWP confirms Universal Credit deadline reprieve for vulnerable claimants
More than 360,000 people have yet to move to Universal Credit ahead of the June 30 deadline

State pensioners to get extra £66.60 a month as DWP payments rise in July
Eligible pensioners will see Guarantee Credit payments increase by 4.8 per cent under updated DWP rates

UK's lowest-paid group revealed: The white working-class Britons who pocket just £13,300-a-year
A Sutton Trust report found women from disadvantaged white backgrounds earn an average of £13,300 a year

'Rachel Reeves has copied Gordon Brown' after pocketing £9.8billion in stealth taxes in just TWO months
Frozen income tax thresholds helped push Treasury receipts to £153.7billion in April and May

Labour admits knowing for a year millions of state pensioners were overcharged £43.5million by HMRC
Ministers were aware of an HMRC calculation error affecting up to 8.7 million state pensioners but took no action

Travel chaos as 10 holiday firms collapse leaving customers chasing refunds and hundreds without jobs
Coach operators, cruise specialists and airlines have ceased trading since late 2025, disrupting thousands of travel plans

Major appliance firm ordered to pay 40,000 shoppers compensation - are you eligible?
The competition watchdog found customers were enrolled into paid services without giving consent

Store closure alert: Beloved fashion chain to shut 11 more sites this week as high street exit gathers pace
The womenswear retailer will close all 37 remaining shops by the end of June after entering administration for a third time

Brexit cost UK economy 6% of GDP over decade, Bank of England-backed study suggests
Researchers found uncertainty after the referendum and higher trade barriers contributed to weaker growth

UK borrowing rises to £23.3billion as debt interest reaches highest May figure on record
Official figures showed borrowing was nearly a third higher than a year earlier amid rising debt costs

Octopus Energy boss demands Rachel Reeves acts now to unlock billions of pounds
Greg Jackson warned ministers must move faster to channel British pension money into UK technology firms

Rachel Reeves tax raids cause surge in millionaires fleeing to tax haven just 100 miles away
Estate agents say inquiries from affluent UK buyers have more than doubled amid concern over Labour's tax changes

Kemi Badenoch declares 'war' on UK's economic decline under Labour as Tories vow to slash red tape
The Conservative leader will set out proposals to abolish ring-fencing and overhaul financial regulation at a City conference

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 3.75%
The MPC voted to keep the benchmark rate unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting

Universal Credit young parent penalty costs families up to £1,600 a year
Campaigners told MPs that parents under 25 receive lower Universal Credit payments despite facing the same costs as older families

Former BBC chief calls £180 TV Licence charge 'ridiculous' and says it 'must come down'
The former BBC One controller said the broadcaster risks losing public support unless the funding model is reformed

HMRC issues tax warning to workers and landlords with new rule now in force
Self-employed workers and landlords earning more than £50,000 are being urged to prepare for Making Tax Digital changes

DWP writing to pensioners over payments worth up to £952 a month as 900,000 miss out
Ministers are urging eligible pensioners to apply as around 900,000 people are thought to be missing out on the benefit

Aldi to open 16 new UK stores as supermarket invests £370million in expansion plans - full list
The discount supermarket is opening new branches across England and Wales as it targets 1,500 UK stores

UK unemployment falls to 4.9% as wage growth beats forecasts ahead of Bank of England rate decision
Britain's unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in the three months to April as pay growth remained stronger than economists anticipated

'Thousands of jobs are now at risk!' Labour MP sounds alarm over steel tariff plans
Politicians from multiple parties have warned the move could harm British manufacturers

UK issues record £1million Russia sanctions fine as Keir Starmer issues ultimatum to Vladimir Putin
The penalty is the largest issued for breaches of Russian sanctions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022

BBC to scrap shows and 'review' TV networks as it cuts £80million from content budget
Matt Brittin told staff every division will face significant savings as the broadcaster seeks to reduce costs

Civil servants played Grand Theft Auto during work hours at taxpayers' expense
Department for Education officials joined members of the public in Grand Theft Auto sessions as part of taxpayer-funded research

State pension warning as retirees could miss out on £241.30 a week by making simple DWP mistake
The DWP has reminded older people state pension payments are not made automatically when they reach retirement age

UK inflation holds at 2.8% but farmers warn food prices will rise after Iran conflict
British farmers have warned higher food prices are unavoidable despite inflation remaining unchanged in May

UK pubs fear missing out on bumper-sales as devastating impact of North America World Cup laid bare
Fans are opting to watch at home as late match times and rising costs deter pub visits

Andy Burnham victory to send pound plummeting and taxes soaring, industry experts warn
Currency strategists say markets may be underestimating the fiscal and political implications of a Burnham victory

Iconic British knitwear brand collapses after more than 40 years as family-run retailer enters liquidation
The English manufacturer has ceased trading after producing cotton knitwear in Britain for more than four decades

Labour holiday tax could hit families with 100% levy on stays
Hospitality leaders claim proposed overnight visitor charges would disproportionately affect families taking low-cost UK holidays

Pub closures: Britons handed £61 million to help save local venues
Communities will be given new powers and funding to buy cherished local venues before they are sold or shut down

Major British pizza company collapses into administration after 34 years owing £1.5 million
Millennium Dough Company ceased trading after more than three decades supplying artisan frozen pizza dough to businesses across the UK

Thames Water on the verge of nationalisation with £10 billion rescue deal in doubt
Emma Reynolds warned the proposed rescue package would place an undue burden on customers

Pensioner issues Reform UK scam warning after losing £400 to fake membership website
A fraudulent website impersonating Reform UK took four unauthorised payments before the victim spotted the charges on his credit card statement

Bank of England decision update for mortgage holders as cost of interest rate hike revealed
Economists expect policymakers to leave borrowing costs unchanged as they weigh slowing growth against rising price pressures

BBC faces hundreds of redundancies in major savings drive amid £180 licence fee revolt
News teams are expected to be hit hardest as the broadcaster seeks to reduce costs by hundreds of millions of pounds

DWP hands out benefit payments to tens of thousands of people for 'unknown' reason
Conservatives have called for tighter welfare controls after figures revealed 151,850 Universal Credit claimants are recorded with unspecified health conditions

'You could be owed money!': DWP identifies five groups most likely to qualify for State Pension back payments
Historic National Insurance record errors have left thousands of pensioners receiving less than they were entitled

'We've lost a hell of a lot': 330,000 pensioners to receive share of £1.8bn payout after £150,000 losses
Retired workers affected by a pension inflation loophole will begin receiving additional payments from January 2027

Major British holiday park operator collapses into administration with £103million debts
Administrators have increased staffing levels across eight Scottish sites while seeking a buyer for the collapsed holiday park business

Ftse soars on opening as Donald Trump announces US-Iran peace deal
Stock markets rallied worldwide after hopes grew that energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz would soon resume

Oil prices plummet as Donald Trump announces peace deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes rise
Global markets rallied after the agreement raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen to commercial shipping

Major retail boss warns UK to become 'dumping ground' and blasts Labour over tax reform delays
The Entertainer chief executive Andrew Murphy warned ministers that delaying reforms until 2029 could leave British retailers at a major disadvantage

Major British high street chain to shut remaining 37 stores amid collapse as 500 jobs lost
The retailer's final 37 shops will close before July as administrators oversee the wind-down of the business

Rachel Reeves urged to scrap 'terrible' state pension triple lock 'as soon as possible'
The Resolution Foundation warned the policy has become far more expensive than originally anticipated

Supermarket giants warn youth unemployment crisis could worsen without urgent action from Keir Starmer
More than 80 retail leaders have written to the Prime Minister warning rising employment costs are making it harder to create jobs for young people

Major delivery firm's proposals could see 3,100 delivery jobs disappear across Britain
UPS faces strike threat as plans to replace thousands of UK drivers with self-employed couriers spark fury

BBC licence fee update for pensioners as petition for free access nears 40,000 signatures amid £180 fee
Ministers say they are considering options for future support as campaigners push for free TV licences for all pensioners

State pension proposal could let workers access £12,548 before retirement
The Citizens Advance scheme would allow eligible workers to draw money from their future state pension in exchange for retiring a year later

HMRC wins £190million tax battle against Bolt in major Court of Appeal ruling
Judges ruled the ride-hailing firm's taxi services do not qualify for a VAT scheme designed for travel agents and tour operators

Barclays buys major British banking app in £180million deal
The lender will take control of the children's financial education platform used by more than half a million youngsters across the UK

Major British construction firm collapses into administration as projects grind to a halt
The contractor behind luxury hotel developments including Raffles London has filed notice to appoint administrators

‘I was £300 in debt before I even understood credit’ – The young Britons being failed by the education system
Banks, educators and families say a decade of financial education policy has failed to prepare young people for real‑world money decisions

Wizz Air warns it could cut UK routes as air passenger duty reaches record levels
The budget airline is reviewing its British operations after increases to air passenger duty and other industry costs

Savers facing £5,000 tax bills on interest nearly triples as HMRC figures reveal growing burden
More than 144,000 people are expected to pay at least £5,000 in tax on savings income during the 2026/27 tax year

Lloyds Banking Group to close 79 more branches as high street banking retreat continues
The latest closures will affect 48 Halifax branches and 31 Lloyds Bank sites across Britain

Wallace and Gromit feature on new 50p as Royal Mint launches special anniversary coin worth £2,420
The commemorative collection celebrating 50 years of Aardman Animations includes a limited-edition gold proof coin worth £2,420

Barclays Bank confirms payment delays and account access issues affecting millions of users
Customers could experience payment delays and restricted account access as the bank carries out system upgrades

Health-related Universal Credit claims soar to 3.5 million as 2.8 million face no work requirements
New DWP figures show health-related claims now account for more than four in 10 Universal Credit cases

HMRC confirms when pension tax relief ends as retirees face inheritance tax changes
People making pension contributions after turning 75 are no longer entitled to tax relief under current HMRC rules

Nigel Farage unveils £2.1billion VAT cut pledge in new 'fair deal for white van man'
Nigel Farage defended Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate over past social media posts while announcing plans to raise the VAT threshold

Unilever boss rejects 'woke' agenda criticism after being accused of 'losing the plot'
Fernando Fernández said the Ftse 100 giant would only support brand principles rooted in customer demand

Supermarkets hit with £800million downturn amid fat jab craze as shoppers save £400 on groceries
Research found households using GLP-1 medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are buying significantly fewer snacks and treats

Andy Burnham backs Waspi women compensation in direct challenge to Keir Starmer
The Greater Manchester Mayor said he would continue supporting Waspi campaigners despite Labour refusing compensation payments

Bank holiday impacting millions of Britons prompts urgent update on £112.80 payments
Social Security Scotland confirmed the World Cup celebration holiday will not disrupt scheduled benefit payments

Barclays, NatWest and First Direct offer up to £200 cash bonuses: 'Free cash!'
First Direct, NatWest and Barclays are among the banks offering cash bonuses and rewards to attract switchers

Rachel Reeves’s ISA overhaul descends into chaos as City warns millions could stop investing
Financial firms have warned the Chancellor’s planned ISA reforms risk creating confusion and discouraging long-term investment

Rachel Reeves to fund Britain's soaring benefits bill with crippling student loan interest rates, Labour MP admits
Lucy Rigby said Labour had prioritised spending on welfare reforms and public services over deeper cuts to student loan rates

State pension age rises to 67 as Britons born after 1960 face delayed retirement payments
Millions approaching retirement will now receive their state pension later depending on their birth date

Historic British pottery firm RESCUED in last minute deal with all jobs saved in huge relief
Burleigh Pottery and its 62 staff have been saved through a takeover led by the former Burberry chief executive

UK construction faces dire cashflow crisis as most firms just EIGHT MONTHS from collapse
Businesses say delayed payments and rising costs are pushing the sector towards breaking point

Major British supermarket opens four new sites and refurbishing six more in latest expansion move
Marks and Spencer is launching four new London food halls alongside major store refurbishments

HMRC announces £11million funding boost for charities helping taxpayers in difficulty
Tax authority more than doubles support for organisations assisting vulnerable customers

Premium Bonds myth busted as NS&I reveals most £1million winners did not hold £50,000
Most jackpot winners had far less than the maximum Premium Bonds allowance, figures show

Viral beauty chain confirms four new UK store openings including first-ever shops in Scotland
Beauty retailer will launch new stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London this summer

Century-old British manufacturer collapses into administration with 170 jobs lost amid soaring costs
Ceiling manufacturer Zentia failed to secure a buyer after mounting losses and soaring production costs

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers could reclaim £212 in credit
More than half of households are sitting on unused energy account balances after winter

Pensioners face £4,262 tax increase as retirement costs continue rising
Retirees now need more than £54,000 annual income to maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle

Major high street fashion brand could shut 400 stores in major retail overhaul
TFG is reviewing hundreds of underperforming outlets as the fashion group accelerates its shift towards online shopping

HMRC issues £3.1million in inheritance tax penalties to bereaved families
Thousands of executors were penalised for missing inheritance tax filing deadlines as HMRC enforcement activity increased

DWP launches PIP change trial which are set to affect thousands of claimants
Disability campaigners warned the trial could lead to less accurate benefit decisions for vulnerable claimants

British construction firm behind projects for JD Sports and Wetherspoon collapses into liquidation after 40 years
Juma Construction Group has been wound up as pressure continues to mount across Britain's struggling building sector

Post Office issues warning over hundreds of store closures as business rates soar by £29million
Countryside branches face steep tax rises after April revaluation pushed many above exemption thresholds

Labour considers business rates holidays for Reform UK battlegrounds as part of £5.8billion Pride in Place scheme
Ministers are exploring targeted tax relief for small firms in more than 280 neighbourhoods after Reform UK made major local election gains

Financial incentives driving ADHD and autism diagnosis requests, GPs claim
Soaring referrals and benefit claims have fuelled a growing 'diagnosis industry'

'Heartbreaking' high street closure as iconic kitchenware brand shuts factory after 38 years
The heritage glassmaker blamed rising costs and the Government’s treatment of small businesses for its closure

Major fashion chain announces 22 new store openings in aggressive expansion plan
The Spanish fashion retailer is accelerating growth across Europe after strong sales growth in Italy

Iconic British restaurant brand rescued from collapse amid fears over 44 sites
The restaurant chain avoided administration after creditors backed a rescue deal cutting millions of pounds in debt

Andy Burnham vows to slash pub business rates in opening leadership pitch
The Greater Manchester Mayor said Labour had 'got this wrong in Government' on high street taxation

Ex-WHSmith stores owner in fight with landlords over ‘aggressive’ cuts
British Land and other property owners opposed proposals for deep rent cuts across the former WHSmith chain

Andy Burnham eyes tax hikes on the South after refusing to back Labour pledges
The Manchester Mayor declined to endorse Labour's commitments on income tax, corporation tax and national insurance

Gary Lineker's company named Britain's fastest-growing after extraordinary three year surge
The podcast producer behind The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Football recorded £37.9million in annual sales

Major British water company to pay out £44.7million over 'serious and unacceptable' sewage breaches
Ofwat said the utility committed serious and unacceptable breaches in the operation of its wastewater network

Major British airline crashes into administration as 178 staff lose jobs
Bournemouth Airport-based freight airline ceased trading after mounting financial pressures forced the business into insolvency

HMRC scraps key tax charge on payments
VAT-registered businesses can now donate goods to charities without facing additional tax charges

Iceland launches free benefits service for pensioners that could unlock £5,000 a year
The supermarket’s new Benefits Boost scheme will help older shoppers check and claim missing DWP support

Major British tech firm collapses into administration after 1,070 job losses and £1.4billion downturn
Around 70 employees remain at the company after months of restructuring and job cuts

DWP hands older pensioners up to £647 extra cash
The increase to Additional Pension rates took effect from April 6 for eligible pensioners on older schemes

Five leisure centres SAVED from closure after £215,000 council rescue deal
Freedom Leisure will take over the facilities following the collapse of previous operator Fusion Lifestyle

Britain worklessness crisis deepens as record number of households have never worked
Official figures revealed nearly 300,000 households contain adults who have never had a job

Bank of England staff blasted for working abroad 40 days a year
Senior Conservatives accused Bank employees of risking productivity and security while inflation remains above target

DWP explains when Universal Credit and state pension payments will cease for claimants
Andrew Western outlined how bereaved families can notify multiple Government departments through a single service

UK growth to fall below 1% with unemployment set to surge as Britain handed bleak economic outlook
The OECD said the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising energy costs are weighing heavily on the British economy

Rachel Reeves under pressure as UK borrowing £60BILLION higher than first thought after OBR blunder
Britain’s fiscal watchdog acknowledged major forecasting errors as concerns grow over the economy and Labour spending plans

Britons need £845,000 pension pot for comfortable retirement as savings gap exposed
Pensions UK warned millions of savers are falling short of the income needed for financial comfort in later life

OVO Energy agrees £10million settlement over vulnerable customers
The regulator said failures involving prepayment meter customers breached rules designed to protect vulnerable households

Martin Lewis warns DWP benefit claimants could be missing out on thousands
Money expert says households on DWP support should check accounts paying low rates of interest

Beloved electrical chain to shut eight UK stores and put 60 jobs at risk
Family-owned retailer says restructuring is needed to secure long-term future after falling into losses

BBC licence fee could soar to £191 as inflation fears mount and become second most expensive in Europe
Britain could become Europe’s second most expensive country for public broadcasting charges under inflation-linked rise

Home Bargains eyes takeover of historic pottery brand after collapse
The retail giant is pursuing the Denby brand and other assets following the pottery firm’s administration in March

Sir Alan Bates blasts Post Office compensation scheme as an 'utter disaster'
Campaigner told MPs victims have lost trust in the system as billions in compensation remain unpaid

HMRC issues four million tax refund letters worth £473 as Britons warned to respond quickly
Nearly one million people failed to claim an average refund of £473 last year after not responding to HMRC

HMRC confirms major inheritance tax shake-up for pensions
Executors will be required to track pension savings and ensure inheritance tax liabilities are settled under new rules

Labour warned unemployment could hit highest level in 14 years as 400,000 jobs vanish
Jobless total is set to rise to two million by 2028 as youth unemployment surges

British manufacturing growth hits strongest level in four years but 'sustainability remains in doubt'
Manufacturers increased stockpiling amid fears of supply disruption and rising costs linked to global tensions

'Unacceptable performance': Ofcom launches investigation into Royal Mail over missed delivery targets
The postal operator failed to meet first and second-class delivery standards for another consecutive year

EasyJet future plunged into uncertainty after US firm accused of 'highly opportunistic' action
The airline said its depressed share price had been impacted by Middle East tensions and rising fuel costs

Major British sports brand collapses into administration with 42 redundancies
Saddleback’s collapse follows mounting losses and the loss of two major distribution partnerships

NS&I Premium Bonds June draw sees two savers win £1million jackpots
Winners from Leeds and Cheshire & West Chester were contacted by Agent Million ahead of the public announcement

HMRC explains how state pension tax works as retirees face confusion
The tax authority explained why some pensioners mistakenly believe their state pension is tax-free

'People simply don't know help exists' as Britons with dementia miss out on DWP support worth hundreds
Many families are struggling financially without realising they could qualify for Attendance Allowance, experts warn

Labour wealth tax fears spark panic among investors as '£100billion could flee Britain'
Wealth managers warned affluent Britons are reconsidering their futures amid speculation over fresh Labour tax rises

UK house prices fall for first time in 2026 as mortgage rates surge
Nationwide said growing geopolitical uncertainty and rising borrowing costs have weakened buyer confidence

Cost of raising a baby set to rise by more than £500 as families face growing pressure
New research warns the annual cost of infant essentials and household bills could reach £6,468 before the end of 2026

HMRC urges married couples to check eligibility for tax break worth up to £252
Couples may also be able to backdate claims and recover up to £1,260 in total savings

HMRC warning as self-employed workers face £200 fines under new tax rules
Millions of sole traders are being urged to prepare for major reporting changes before an August deadline

Major fashion brand collapses into administration as 75 jobs lost in rescue deal
The online discount fashion retailer has been sold through a pre-pack administration agreement

Lloyds Bank issues major update about customers' cards and PIN numbers
The high street lender outlined standard delivery times after a customer raised concerns online

Youth unemployment a 'retirement crisis in slow motion' as Britain heads for pension disaster
More than one million young people are now outside work, education or training for the first time in over a decade

John Lewis sitting on £101million worth of cash which belongs to customers
Britons may be missing out on cash which could be used at the department store

Police fury as pension lump sums cut by nearly 5 per cent under new rules
Officers retiring after May 22 are receiving significantly lower payouts under revised pension calculations

Iconic fashion firm delays Net Zero target by decade amid huge scale back of climate ambitions
Burberry pushed back its emissions deadline from 2040 to 2050 in its latest annual report

Rachel Reeves delays ISA overhaul after tax loophole exposed in savings crackdown
Treasury officials are reconsidering the plans after concerns were raised over how savers could avoid the proposed levy

Brexit 'sausage war' ceasefire as UK-EU sign landmark trade deal
New rules will remove border checks and paperwork requirements on food exports from summer 2027

Royal Mail failing delivery targets in every UK postcode — full list of the worst areas
No postcode area across Britain met Royal Mail’s first class delivery target

Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill guidance for households ahead of £211 hikes
The Money Saving Expert founder urged households to compare fixed tariffs ahead of the latest price cap rise

Major British engineering firm collapses into administration with 200 airport jobs at risk
Wallace McDowall Ltd appointed administrators after weeks of speculation surrounding the Prestwick Airport-based manufacturer

Waitrose slashes prices on 160 products as Britons fight cost of living crisis
The supermarket has reduced prices on everyday essentials including eggs, butter and chicken as households continue to watch spending

Britain faces 'lost generation' of young people shut out of work
A new review predicts 1.25 million young people could be outside employment, education or training by 2031 without urgent action

State pensioners to receive extra £37 every month as DWP confirms payment boost
The triple lock increase means pensioners with a full National Insurance record will receive up to £439 more during the 2026/27 tax year

Transgender taxpayers given access to HMRC fast-track hotline used by MPs and royals
HMRC said taxpayers with Gender Recognition Certificates require additional confidentiality protections under equality legislation

Universal Credit could give families extra £3,650 a year after major rule change
Labour abolished the two-child Universal Credit limit from April 6, potentially boosting payments for 480,000 households

Historic British shoe shop to close after 100 years in business amid 'extremely difficult trading conditions'
Staff retirements and difficult trading conditions forced the decision to shut the long-running business

Martin Lewis's 'MSE' issues urgent warning to Tesco customers with just days left to act
Money Saving Expert has warned Tesco customers to check their Clubcard accounts before vouchers expire on May 31

Student loans branded a 'tax on ambition' as graduates hit with effective 77% tax rates as HALF regret them
Respondents described student loans as a "stealth tax"

Rachel Reeves to tax cash held in stocks and shares ISAs in major savings raid
The Treasury is set to introduce new anti-circumvention rules as part of major reforms to cash ISA allowances

Britain heading for pensions disaster — with people born between 1965 and 1980 worst off
A Labour-backed pensions inquiry found millions of middle-aged Britons are not saving enough for retirement

EasyJet to increase ticket prices as Iran conflict causes jet fuel costs to surge
The budget airline said it is responding to volatility caused by disruption in the Middle East and rising fuel costs

Robert Jenrick says Reform UK would ‘clamp down’ on abuse of proposed tax-free overtime
Nigel Farage said the proposal would restore a stronger work culture across Britain

Grandparents spending 'eye-watering' £14.6bn on grandchildren as families turn to elderly for help
Many grandparents say rising childcare costs are forcing them to cut back on their own spending

Major high street chain set to be SAVED with 80 British shops rescued in last-minute takeover
Modella Capital is close to securing control of the retailer

Morrisons in talks to supply rival supermarkets amid mounting debt pressure
The struggling retailer is seeking new commercial partnerships for its food manufacturing division

HMRC alert: Taxpayers dealt double blow as home working relief scrapped and £18,000 allowance rejected
Workers can still make backdated home working claims despite the tax relief ending this year

DWP confirms £200 or £300 payments for state pensioners this year
Eligible state pensioners will receive payments towards winter heating costs

Labour refuse to drop £2billion 'shopping stealth tax' linked to Net Zero despite food inflation warnings
Industry leaders warned the policy is already driving up prices and threatening investment in British manufacturing

Andy Burnham opens door for £35billion land tax if he becomes Prime Minister
The Greater Manchester Mayor said unused land should face higher taxation as he outlined proposals for sweeping reform

State pension payments brought forward for thousands ahead of Spring Bank Holiday
The DWP confirmed pensioners due to be paid on Monday received their money early because of the bank holiday

HMRC tax bills averaging £2,300 set to hit thousands of UK savers
Frozen savings allowances and higher interest rates are pushing more households into the tax net

Martin Lewis advice helps couple uncover huge energy overpayment: 'We got a £4,000 refund!'
The MoneySavingExpert founder urged households to check account credit levels ahead of expected energy bill rises

British Airways hikes Avios reward ticket charges by up to 33 per cent
Frequent flyers have been given just five days to book reward flights before higher cash charges take effect

'Britain facing economic catastrophe' over joblessness as Amazon UK boss urges: 'Don't blame young people!'
Amazon UK chief John Boumphrey said schools and colleges are not preparing young people for modern workplaces

Much loved British footwear brand returns to high street weeks after collapse
Russell & Bromley has reopened its Richmond store after Next acquired parts of the business in a £2.5million deal

Rachel Reeves slaps British families with £300 'cash grab' on UK staycations amid heatwave
Regional mayors and councils are preparing to consider overnight accommodation levies following Labour's new legislation

Rachel Reeves slaps British families with £300 'cash grab' on UK staycations amid heatwave
Regional mayors and councils are preparing to consider overnight accommodation levies following Labour's new legislation

State pension triple lock overhaul could cut costs £19billion a year, saving working households £1,000 each
Reforms could save nearly £1,000 for every working household by the mid-2030s

'Two months of childcare put me in 2k debt' - The Britons financially crippled for starting a family
Parents told GB News of the struggles and injustices of the childcare system and how tough it is to bring up a family in Britain

Bank of England rate-setter warns recession risk could hit 40 per cent
A senior policymaker said Britain faces growing economic risks as energy prices remain elevated following the US-Iran conflict

Rachel Reeves's 'nonsense' supermarket price cap plans could force British dairy farms out of business
Industry leaders warned against the Chancellor’s proposal

British house builder collapses into administration as construction sector faces mounting pressure
The company’s collapse comes amid rising energy costs, higher wages and growing strain across Britain’s construction industry

Martin Lewis warns 750,000 people could be missing out on £2,200 payouts
Hundreds of thousands of unclaimed Child Trust Funds are still sitting untouched with many eligible Britons unaware the money exists

Rachel Reeves announces school holidays VAT cut for family days out
The measure is designed to give families more opportunities to spend time together over the summer

Inheritance tax changes could increase bills by £34,000 as pensions dragged into estates
Experts said grieving relatives may be forced to track down old pension pots under the new inheritance tax rules

Santander UK customers offered chance to win £1,000 in savings giveaway
Customers must enter the bank's social media competition before May 24 to be in with a chance of winning

Martin Lewis launches blistering attack on 'flaccid' Keir Starmer for 'leaving people vulnerable'
The Money Saving Expert founder and Which? boss accused ministers of failing to properly tackle scam adverts and AI deepfakes

British airline collapses into administration with all jobs lost and flights cancelled
The Biggin Hill-based executive charter firm has grounded its entire aircraft fleet after entering insolvency

M&S boss launches furious attack on Rachel Reeves's price cap plans
Retail leaders warned the Chancellor's proposals amounted to "1970s-style price controls" that would damage competition

JD Wetherspoon opens first of its kind pub in 600 year-old institution
Bosses warned the existing venue had been losing money since Covid

Multiple steel firms crash into administration with 93 job losses in huge blow to British manufacturing
AIM Engineering & Fabrication Group and Hescott Engineering Company have ceased trading after worsening financial pressures

Energy bills to jump by £209 from July as households continue to be hit by fallout of Iran war
Households face another steep rise in gas and electricity bills from July as wholesale prices continue climbing

DWP warning as over a million pensioners miss out on benefit worth up to £458 every month
Attendance Allowance remains one of Britain’s most under-claimed benefits, despite billions of pounds going unclaimed each year

Major British high street chain confirms store closures amid rising costs
The children’s charity said weaker consumer spending and growing competition from online resale platforms are putting pressure on stores

Pensions crisis deepens as millions not saving enough for retirement
Lower earners and self-employed workers face the greatest risk of financial hardship in later life, a review found

Major British bank to slash 7,800 jobs as bosses admit 'it's replacement, not cost-cutting'
The UK-headquartered lender said more than 15 per cent of support roles will disappear as AI reshapes operations

Andy Burnham U-turns on borrowing plans after bond market backlash and IMF warning
The Greater Manchester Mayor also backtracked on the UK rejoining the EU

UK unemployment rises to 5% and wage growth slows but Labour insist figures 'encouraging'
The jobless rate rose as basic wage growth slumped again

Lloyds 'set to scrap Halifax brand' after 173 years: 'Final nail in the coffin of branch banking!'
Halifax customers are expected to be transferred to Lloyds Bank as the historic high street name disappears

IMF issues warning to UK over tax and borrowing as markets fear Andy Burnham plans for Britain
Britain has limited scope for further tax rises as borrowing costs surge, the IMF has warned

Major British bank offers cashback worth £242 on household bills — Limited time only
Customers using Zopa's Biscuit current account could earn up to £242 a year through cashback and interest

NS&I issues warning to Premium Bonds holders over prize money as rules change
Premium Bonds winners receiving prizes by cheque have just three months to cash them in before they expire

Water bills set to rise for 14,000 families in controversial new trial
Water companies are preparing new tiered billing schemes targeting households with the highest usage

Britain hit with highest property tax burden in the developed world
Business rates are expected to raise £37.1billion during the 2026-27 financial year

HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 face clawback through higher tax bills
State pensioners affected by the clawback scheme face monthly tax deductions during the 2026-27 financial year

Octopus Energy to offer free electricity when power surges on the grid
The supplier said households could benefit from no-cost electricity during periods of high wind and solar generation

Major bank launches current account with £9,000 worth of rewards including airport lounges and subscriptions
The digital bank said its new premium account includes subscriptions, travel benefits and rewards worth thousands of pounds each year

Tesco boss handed £10.8million pay package as millions of Britons skip meals
The supermarket giant defended Ken Murphy’s remuneration after reporting annual profits of more than £3billion

DWP benefits crackdown: Universal Credit, PIP and Pension Credit among payments under fraud review
Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment will all be reviewed during the 2026/27 financial year

What could be more inspirational than that?': The first Briton to donate £1.4billion in a year to charity
The billionaire hedge fund manager gave away £1.4billion to climate and children’s causes

Martin Lewis warns £30billion in lost pensions is waiting to be claimed
The financial expert said the average forgotten pension pot is worth around £9,500

HMRC alert: Pensioners warned over tax return error that could leave 1.7 million overcharged
The tax authority admitted a calculation mistake involving state pension income on self-assessment forms

Post Office launches credit card with interest-free spending offer and no foreign transaction fees
The new card includes six months of interest-free purchases and no annual fee for customers

HMRC signs £175million deal to crack down on fraud and tax errors after 93,000 complaints
The decade-long agreement will see artificial intelligence deployed to improve fraud detection and speed up taxpayer support

DWP hits millions of Universal Credit claimants with deductions
Nearly half of all Universal Credit claimants are now having money deducted from their monthly payments

Major chocolate maker loses landmark 'shrinkflation' case after smaller bars 'tricked shoppers'
German judges found Mondelez misled customers by shrinking Milka bars while keeping packaging almost unchanged

Tesco issues urgent warning to millions with Clubcard vouchers set to expire this month
Millions of shoppers are being urged to check their accounts before vouchers become invalid

Martin Lewis urges millions to check council tax discount eligibility after ‘disgraceful’ errors
MoneySavingExpert investigation found dozens of councils were displaying incorrect eligibility rules for carer support

HMRC confirms pension schemes can withhold YOUR retirement savings under inheritance tax shake-up
Families could face delays and disputes as unused pension pots become liable for inheritance tax from April 2027

Universal Credit claims hit record 8.3 million as Britain faces growing welfare crisis
Number of claimants exempt from work requirements surges by one million in a year amid falling employment levels

AO.com chief says 'Starmer must resign', blasts Net Zero 'madness' and declares 'Britain is broken!'
Retail entrepreneur John Roberts accused Labour of failing business and warned the UK is falling behind

JPMorgan could scrap £3billion British investment if Labour veer left
Wall Street banking giant warns tax hikes and anti-bank policies could threaten major Canary Wharf investment

Labour blamed for delaying 100 million barrels of North Sea oil as investment 'could collapse before 2030'
Energy company behind major Buchan oil field says Labour has slowed development and threatened investment

BBC licence fee may be forced upon Netflix and Amazon Prime viewers
Ministers are said to be considering plans to expand the licence fee system to include streaming platform users

Iconic British takeaway chain opens doors in Spain as it launches only international outlet
The bakery chain will launch its first international branch in nearly two decades at Tenerife South airport

DWP increases benefits paid to husbands with two or more wives as those in polygamous marriages cash in
Weekly allowances linked to Pension Credit and Housing Benefit rose by 4.8 per cent from April 2026

Lloyds Bank launches £5,000 deposit mortgage for first-time buyers
The new mortgage deal aims to help renters struggling to save large deposits get onto the property ladder

Keir Starmer leadership crisis sparks sudden drop in value of pound and borrowing costs surge
Investors reacted to growing Labour turmoil as gilt yields climbed and sterling weakened amid leadership speculation

HMRC's latest inheritance tax crackdown to target wealthy Britons using legal loopholes
Affluent taxpayers could be forced to disclose arrangements worth more than £5million under proposed new rules

Major British supermarket forced to introduce 'smart cabinets' in effort to tackle soaring shoplifting
The supermarket chain will trial smart cabinets as retail crime continues to rise across Britain

Keir Starmer fails to calm bond market nerves over leadership challenge as Britain's borrowing costs rise
Labour MPs push Keir Starmer to quit as party infighting rattles markets

NS&I phishing attacks surge as Premium Bonds provider blocks 132,000 malicious emails
Cybersecurity experts warned artificial intelligence is making phishing scams increasingly sophisticated

Keir Starmer announces plans to renationalise British Steel
The Prime Minister confirmed the plans in his speech on Monday morning

State pensioners to receive automatic £200 payments as DWP confirms eligibility rules
Pensioners born before June 27, 1960 will qualify for Winter Fuel Payments later this year

Rachel Reeves could oversee Britain losing 163,000 jobs as 'fragile' economy faces employment disaster
Manufacturing regions and major cities are expected to suffer the biggest employment losses as energy prices rise

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's 'one-way traffic' beef deal will favour US producers over UK industry, farmer's fear
Farmers warned patriotic American consumers and lower US production costs could leave British beef exporters struggling

Britain’s housing benefits bill to hit record £38.8billion as homebuilding crisis deepens
Nearly six million people are expected to rely on housing support next year as rents continue to climb

Major British high street chain faces bailiff threat over unpaid taxes with 'job losses anticipated'
TG Jones could run out of cash by the end of June unless landlords agree to sweeping rent cuts and payment holidays

HMRC warning as 1.5 million parents risk losing payments worth £1,406
Families with teenagers staying in education or training must update their claims before the August 31 deadline

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers could save £230 with 'series of low-cost adjustments'
Energy expert reveals simple tweaks that could cut household bills by up to £230 a year

Amazon launches price war against Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda with over 4,300 grocery discounts
The online retail giant has cut prices on thousands of products as competition intensifies with Britain’s major supermarkets

Bank of England chief backs Rachel Reeves's calls for closer EU ties
Andrew Bailey said rebuilding trade relations with Europe would support economic growth

British glass industry warns 120,000 jobs at risk over Ed Miliband's Net Zero levies
Manufacturers say Labour recycling levies are threatening billions of pounds of investment in UK production sites

Iconic British charity begins nationwide store closures as 190 shops set to leave high street
The charity says rising costs and changing shopping habits have forced a major overhaul of its retail operation

Energy bill discounts worth £150 given to 250,000 British households
Labour said around 250,000 additional Scottish households will qualify for the rebate from winter 2026

DWP explains why some Universal Credit claimants face waiting until June for payment rise
The timing of the increase depends on when a claimant’s Universal Credit assessment period begins

Bond markets reel amid Labour leadership challenge rumours as Britain's debt continues to mount
Investors remain nervous over Britain’s economic outlook as gilt yields climb to levels not seen since the financial crisis

Major British high street brand on the brink of administration amid 150 store closure threat
The retailer formerly known as WHSmith faces possible administration if lenders reject a rescue package by July 31

Major British supermarket fined £737,000 after inspectors found bakery covered in filth
Environmental health officers found contaminated equipment, thick grime and major food safety failings at the supermarket’s Cwmbran store

NatWest launches £200 bank switching bonus in major boost for customers
The bank increased its cash incentive by £50 as competition for current account customers intensifies

Britain's cheapest supermarket for brands like Heinz and Nescafé named — beating Clubcard and Nectar prices
Which? found shoppers without loyalty cards could pay up to 15 per cent more for the same products

Iconic British restaurant chain confirms 23 site closures after entering administration
Co-founder John Vincent invested £2.5million into the chain as part of plans to revive the struggling business

Major British sports brand confirms 24 store closures in latest blow to embattled high street
The retailer warned rising energy and fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict could increase pressure on shoppers

Martin Lewis warns millions could have lost pensions worth £10,000 on average
The MoneySavingExpert founder said workers who changed jobs or moved house could be missing out on thousands of pounds

British Gas sounds alarm as household energy debt tops £1billion while bills keep rising
Centrica warned mounting household debt is becoming a growing challenge as energy costs continue to rise

Shell oil profits hit £5bn as critics claim 'energy firms cashing in on Iran war'
The Ftse 100 energy giant beat analyst forecasts as campaigners demanded tougher windfall taxes amid rising household energy costs

Major airline 'preparing for refuelling stops on flights' as airports 'run low' amid jet fuel crisis fears
Lufthansa warns of global jet fuel pressures after an aircraft was forced to divert mid-journey

Major supermarket war erupts as retailers call for crackdown on Aldi and Lidl amid claims of ‘rigged system'
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Iceland urge CMA to crack down on Aldi and Lidl land rules

HMRC rule means Britons can boost tax-free income to £20,070 with expanded personal allowance
Rent a room scheme means Britons can earn £20,070 tax-free

Pensioners urged to claim up to £5,959 in tax-free DWP support as millions miss out
Older Britons urged to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance worth up to £114.60 per week

Historic British firm SLASHES prices in warehouse clearance after 217 years trading and 100 job losses
Denby Pottery ceases manufacturing after several centuries of production

Nationwide Building Society customers may be eligible for free £860
Nationwide unveils new ISA deals offering up to 4.6 per cent interest on savings

Britain's debt crisis cripples parents as school prom costs drive families to the brink
Parents pushed into debt as prom pressure fuels borrowing, research finds

British business leader handed King's award in unprecedented skip ceremony
Luton entrepreneur collects King’s Award while standing in a skip after building £2million business from discarded doors

HMRC issues £100 tax fines with specific group of workers most at risk
Figures reveal sharp gap in late filings between lowest and highest earners ahead of January deadline

Petition launched for free BBC licences for ALL pensioners after fee rises to £180
Campaign urges Labour to act as costs increase and financial pressures on retirees intensify

High street banks to shut 52 branches in May as Santander, NatWest, Lloyds and Halifax see closures
Communities across Britain face loss of local banking services amid continued shift to digital

Martin Lewis warns holidaymakers over booking mistake that could cost thousands amid Iran war disruption
The MoneySavingExpert founder said DIY travel plans leave Britons exposed if flights are cancelled

British kitchen brand enters immediate liquidation with customers warned to act before Friday deadline
Customers urged to collect stock before May 8 deadline as firm ceases trading immediately

Tesco Clubcard users can pocket 5,000 bonus points - but deadline fast approaching
Shoppers must activate auto-conversion to Virgin Points for the first time to qualify for reward boost

State pension age rises to 67 with millions facing delayed retirement
First cohort begins phased increase as experts warn of regional inequalities and financial pressures

UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998 as Rachel Reeves faces pressure over Britain's mounting debt
Rising gilt yields increase pressure on Chancellor as investors brace for further interest rate hikes

UK pubs closing at rate of two per day as 2,400 jobs lost as taxes and energy costs hammer industry
British Beer and Pub Association says rising costs and taxes are forcing closures across the UK

HMRC warning as 1.5 million families risk losing £1,406 benefit payments
Parents of teenagers urged to extend claims before August deadline to avoid payments stopping

Pensioners can save £150 on energy bills in just 16 minutes amid Iran crisis
Warm Home Discount Scheme to reopen in October 2026 offering direct support to eligible households

DWP confirms rule change which will affect four million benefit claimants
Review periods extended to up to five years as Labour aims to reduce stress and clear backlogs

Supermarket opening times May Bank Holiday Monday 2026 for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and more
Major UK supermarkets operate reduced schedules with most stores open between 7am and 8pm

UK workers hit by £210billion tax grab as frozen thresholds push millions into higher rates
Income tax receipts set to nearly double by 2031 as fiscal drag pulls more earners into higher bands

Families rush to raid pensions amid fears of HMRC inheritance tax raids
Affluent households increase withdrawals and transfers as unused pensions face inclusion in estates

UK's expensive energy making Britain less competitive and stunting growth, Currys boss warns
Alex Baldock says soaring energy costs risk squeezing consumer spending and weakening economic growth

British Gas unveils £40million support package to help households with energy bills – who can apply
Five-year funding boost aims to expand grants, debt relief and community support across Great Britain

TGJones faces up to 100 store closures as owner prepares restructuring plan
Chain could shut dozens of sites unless landlords agree to revised rental terms

HMRC's income tax threshold freeze — how fiscal drag is costing workers thousands
Five-year tax milestone highlights growing impact of frozen allowances on workers and pensioners

Martin Lewis warns gifting money to family could trigger inheritance tax hit
Money saving expert highlights key rules and record-keeping requirements for financial gifts

Bank of England holds interest rates as inflation risks skyrocketing amid Iran crisis
The Monetary Policy Committee confirmed the decision on Thursday

Energy bills set to rise by £202 as millions warned over price cap increase
Most households on standard tariffs remain unaware of expected rise in Ofgem price cap

Oil surges above $126 as Britons face higher prices at the pump with Iran war set to drag on
Brent crude hit its highest level since 2022 as fears grow over disruption to global energy supplies

Rachel Reeves's minimum wage hikes 'shutting young people out of jobs', business chief warns
CBI chief says scrapping youth pay rates could reduce opportunities for those entering the workforce

DWP confirms major change to Universal Credit and state pension payments in just hours
Claimants will receive payments early as two May bank holidays shift the usual schedule

State pension: One million more Britons hit by pensioner tax raid despite triple lock protection – Are you one of them?
Frozen thresholds and rising state pension payments are pushing a growing number of retirees into the tax system

Britain's biggest hotelier to cut 3,800 jobs blaming business rate and National Insurance hikes
Hotel group to convert remaining sites into food and drink services as part of five-year overhaul

Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to buy travel insurance 'ASAB' to avoid costly mistakes
Money Saving Expert founder warns cover should begin at booking to protect against cancellations

UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998 as Middle East tensions rattle markets
Surging gilt yields and oil prices raise fresh concerns over inflation and public finances

Nigel Farage confirms £5million gift from donor amid 'deep fears for my personal safety'
Reform UK leader confirms payment from Christopher Harborne amid scrutiny over parliamentary rules

HMRC landlord tax loophole crackdown as Britons warned avoidance schemes 'do not work'
Crackdown targets LLP structures used to sidestep mortgage interest relief restrictions

Lloyds Bank warns Rachel Reeves against bank tax raid amid 'cash grab’ temptation
Ftse 100 lender reports £2billion quarterly profit while cautioning against further taxation on the sector

Lloyds and Barclays £200 switching bonus deadline looms as customers urged to act now
Customers have until April 30 to switch accounts and meet strict criteria to qualify for the cash bonus

Labour rules out rent freeze after Rachel Reeves's comments spark market turmoil
Labour denies plans for temporary rent controls after Chancellor declines to dismiss idea in Commons

Nationwide Building Society issues £300 cash payment update to millions
Building society allows members to deposit cash at more than 3,000 PayPoint locations across the UK

John Lewis clamps down on working from home as retailer pushes for recovery
Retailer urges head office teams to increase face-to-face working as it seeks to improve performance

Pension bombshell as Britain's retirement future 'now relies entirely on migration'
ONS projections show population growth will rely entirely on migration as pension pressures mount

Barclays slapped with £228million hit after mortgage lender collapse
Barclays reports higher quarterly profits as chief executive warns over fraud risks and tighter lending conditions

British airline crashes into liquidation with 161 jobs affected as fuel prices surge
Staff were informed operations had ceased immediately

Sir David Attenborough wanted by Britons to feature on banknotes as icon celebrates 100th birthday
The veteran broadcaster celebrates the milestone on Friday

NS&I relaunches Green Savings Bond with all new rate confirmed for savers
Savers have been offered Government-backed returns as part of new issue funds for environmental and nuclear projects

HMRC tax refund warning as one million people miss out on £473 average payout
Taxpayers have been warned they could reclaim overpaid income tax dating back four years

Lloyds Bank, HSBC and NatWest issue major customer rule update
Customers are to receive written explanations for account closures under new protections

State pensioners can claim £344 boost every four weeks through single DWP payment
Severe disability addition rises in new tax year as eligible pensioners receive extra financial support

Labour warns Iran conflict will push UK prices higher for 'eight-plus months' after resolution
Chief Secretary says households will face rising energy, food and travel costs following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

Rachel Reeves blasted as 'economically illiterate' amid National Insurance hikes
Business leaders warn rising costs are driving firms away from recruitment and towards automation

Octopus Energy boss warns against energy bailout as bills set to rise
Greg Jackson says reducing infrastructure costs would be more effective than household bill support

Martin Lewis issues major ISA inheritance tax warning: 'It is not a protection!'
Money expert says popular savings accounts offer no exemption from seven-year gifting rules

Pension changes from HMRC could result in instant cash off tax bills
New digital service enables faster claims as more workers are drawn into higher tax bands

Jamie Oliver warns Britain risks decline as tax pressures 'batter' entrepreneurs
Celebrity chef says ministers are hitting small businesses as industry figures raise wider concerns

Labour's leasehold reforms could leave millions of flats unsellable, critics warn
Homeowners and industry bodies say plans risk creating a two-tier property market across England

NHS dinners to get worse and portions to shrink as energy crisis drives up costs
Suppliers warn fixed contracts mean lower-quality meals in hospitals and schools across England

Business creation falls to record low as Britain loses 4,500 firms
Company formations dropped below 80,000 for the first time since records began in 2017

British Airways warns of higher airfares as jet fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Airline group says it is "not immune" to Middle East conflict as oil prices climb

Historic British school shuts down as new Chinese owner denies 'asset-stripping' allegations
Malvern St James is set to shut just a year after new owners said they would rebuild pupil numbers

Pension delays leave thousands of retirees missing out on £10,000 payments
Administrative backlog linked to McCloud remedy leaves tens of thousands waiting for backdated sums

DWP confirms £778 boosted payments for those with common health condition
More than 1.2 million claimants with muscle and joint disorders set to receive increased support following April rate rise

Reform UK and tory councils to seek legal challenge against Britain's largest solar farm
Authorities argue approval process for solar farm may have breached proper procedures

Lloyds Bank updates customers after email complaints: 'Why do you waste my time?'
Bank admits some system-generated alerts may still be sent even when customers opt for paper correspondence

Inheritance tax warning as millions of savers unaware of upcoming pension raids
Majority of savers do not know inheritance tax will apply to pension pots from April 2027

HMRC issue letters to thousands of savers who might be owed over £2,000
Up to £1.5billion remains unclaimed as tax authority contacts 21-year-olds about dormant savings

Octopus Energy customers furious amid upcoming price rises as Martin Lewis responds
Electric vehicle tariff users given as little as 10 days’ notice of rising electricity costs from May 1

Rishi Sunak issues grave jobs warning as Meta cuts 8,000 roles and Microsoft axes 8,750
The former prime minister says AI is already reducing entry-level opportunities as tech giants slash workforces

Supermarket giant warns Rachel Reeves: 'Act now or grocery bills will rise' in dire cost of living update
Sainsbury's say energy costs could hit shoppers and margins amid ongoing uncertainty

UK records biggest tax rise on workers in developed world
Britain saw largest increase in tax burden in G7

Major bank offers £50 Amazon voucher to customers opening new current account
Deal requires debit card spending over three months without switching banks

Martin Lewis issues warning to pensioners on less than £380 a week from DWP
MoneySavingExpert founder says low-income retirees could unlock thousands through Pension Credit

British bank to shut down website with customers told to use app in move branded 'disgusting'
Customers will be forced to use mobile app as critics warn older users risk being excluded

Reform UK plans to scrap 'gold-plated' public sector pensions for new workers
Party proposals would replace defined benefit schemes with market-based alternatives from 2030

Royal Mail pension scheme contract AXED after 'failing to deliver on numerous milestones'
Backlog and payment delays persisted following transfer of £239million contract

UK pint prices could reach £9 as Iran conflict pushes up energy costs
Industry leaders warn rising energy and supply costs may push beer prices higher across the UK

Historic British footwear brand shuts 10 stores after collapsing into administration
Footwear brand winds down operations following Next takeover deal

Major high street retailer expected to suffer losses of more than £1m as bosses blame Rachel Reeves's tax raids
Retailer cites weaker consumer confidence and rising costs linked to Middle East tensions and Labour policy

Rachel Reeves declares 'we belong in Europe' as inflation rises and economic growth stalls
Chancellor argues closer ties with Brussels could reduce prices and support economic growth

UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Iran war takes toll on British economy
Fuel prices have seen their largest increase for over three years

Rachel Reeves's cash ISA shake-up in chaos as uncertainty grows for millions of savers
Officials fail to finalise rules ahead of 2027 changes

The social care crisis putting middle-class families on the brink as system ‘reaches breaking point’
Rising costs and frozen thresholds force families out of work and into caring roles

Labour's 'reckless reach to gamble your pension savings' rejected AGAIN amid state overreach fears
Peers reject proposal to direct retirement savings into private markets as Bill returns to Commons

HMRC alert: Millions of young adults could have unclaimed savings worth thousands
Young adults urged to check for forgotten savings pots as thousands of accounts remain unclaimed

DWP to gain powers to access bank data of state pensioner benefit claimants
New Bill will allow financial checks on recipients of key benefits to tackle fraud and errors

Rachel Reeves hikes tax in latest energy bills move
Chancellor raises levy on low-carbon electricity producers to fund support for households facing rising bills

Rachel Reeves considers war bonds to fund £17.6billion defence spending push
Chancellor explores public-backed borrowing to meet military spending target

Rachel Reeves urged to protect pensions as fears grow over imminent tax changes
Standard Life chief warns uncertainty risks discouraging long-term saving

DWP disability benefit claims linked to food intolerances surge 500% as PIP applications soar
New figures reveal sharp rise in disability claims across 120 conditions since 2021

National Theatre begins surge pricing to subsidise tickets for unemployed as working families pay £440
Demand-based pricing model sees weekend performances cost significantly more than weekday shows

Rachel Reeves to hit offices with £600million stealth tax in business rates raid
Flexible workspace firms face rising costs as reforms remove small business relief

HMRC stepping up VAT investigations with 12,000 probes opened in huge tax crackdown
Large businesses face rising scrutiny as unpaid VAT probes surge

UK unemployment to top two million as Britain 'flirts with recession', economists warn
Forecasts suggest jobless total could reach 2.1 million as energy shock hits growth

Ed Miliband to double down on Net Zero and declare fossil fuel era 'over' as energy crisis deepens
Energy Secretary will unveil new measures aimed at cutting bills and boosting clean power adoption

Work-hungry young Britons are desperate to find a job - but blocked from employment by crippling challenges
'Financial pressure is pushing young people toward crisis. For many, access to opportunity is not just about where jobs exist, but who can afford to reach them,' Alice Hendy, founder of charity Ripple, told GB News

Four travel firms collapse leaving holidaymakers out of pocket: 'Uncertain prospects for refunds'
Rising costs and global instability hit sector as multiple operators cease trading in early 2026

Pension firm accused of 'misleading' 16,000 savers after collapsing into administration
Regulator launches enforcement proceedings over alleged misuse of customer pension funds

Rachel Reeves blasted by pub landlord for hiking taxes and driving up costs: 'They're not listening!'
Butcombe Group chief says wage hikes and tax changes are hitting investment and growth

Universal Credit rise outpaces state pension increase with 6.2% boost in April
Millions of claimants receive 6.2 per cent uplift as Government reforms take effect

Pensioners forced back into work as inflation erodes retirement incomes: 'It absolutely destroyed me'
One in six retirees considering returning to employment as rising costs outpace pension growth

Iconic British TV shopping channel teetering on bankruptcy with 16,900 employees affected
Television shopping giant moves to restructure as sales slump and consumer habits shift online

British farmers face severe cost squeeze as fertiliser and fuel prices soar: 'You’re locked into a loss!'
Agricultural input prices surge while farm incomes fall, raising fears over UK food production

Ed Miliband warns delays to Net Zero plans are 'not acceptable' as wind, solar and battery projects falter
Energy Secretary demands urgent action as renewable projects face mounting connection setbacks

HSBC, Halifax, TSB and Santander set to cut mortgage rates on Friday in ‘encouraging’ move
HSBC, Santander and TSB move to reduce rates as swap costs ease

Martin Lewis ‘genuinely moved’ as Labour unveils change to ‘vicious’ council tax debt collection
Ministers extend repayment timelines and cap fees following campaign pressure

Pensions alert: DWP admits nearly a MILLION eligible retirees missing out on crucial £4,300 boost
Hundreds of thousands fail to claim Pension Credit despite average £4,300 annual boost

Public sector pensions land £900m windfall but 'working Britons taxed at record highs to fund them'
Rising inflation could push public sector pension costs higher amid Middle East tensions

HMRC confirms early £108.20 benefit payments in May — are you affected?
Families will receive money sooner due to Monday bank holiday changes

Europe has 'just six weeks of jet fuel remaining', energy chief warns
Energy watchdog says flight cancellations could follow if Middle East supplies remain blocked

Royal Mail scraps key Saturday deliveries despite stamp price rises
Postal service confirms weekday-only schedule as part of Universal Service reforms

Rachel Reeves is increasing taxes faster than anyone in the developed world
Britain faces steepest tax rise among major economies as burden climbs sharply by 2030

Pension taxes pushing firms to scrap salary sacrifice schemes entirely
Standard Life warns salary sacrifice could be cut as national insurance relief capped at £2,000

Martin Lewis's 'Money Saving Expert' urges Tesco, Asda and Aldi customers to get 'free £210'
The website highlights boosted bank switching offer including cash bonus and supermarket voucher

Major tech company confirms 1,000 job cuts as workforce brutally decimated in cost-saving drive
Snapchat parent company cites AI push behind 16 per cent workforce reduction

Peter Mandelson’s advisory firm collapsed owing HMRC £646,000 after client exodus amid Epstein links
Keir Starmer dismissed him from his role as Britain’s ambassador to the United States last autumn

North Sea energy firm faces closure putting 100 jobs at risk
Firm plans major restructure splitting operations between Aberdeen and Barrow-in-Furness

BBC to slash 2,000 jobs as part of £600million savings drive amid rise in British households shunning licence fee
Around one in ten roles are set to go

HMRC tax system overhaul expected to cost business owners £350 each
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must now submit digital tax updates four times a year

Major supermarket bank issues urgent cash withdrawal warning to customers before total shutdown this week
Prepaid card and Round Up accounts will close on April 26 as customers told to transfer funds

Sadiq Khan’s London homes target ‘impossible to meet’ as building falls far short of 88,000 target
London construction levels lagging significantly behind targets required to meet housing ambitions

Pension annuity buyers breaking even seven years sooner as rates surge to 17-year high
Improved returns mean pensioners can recoup £100,000 investment far quicker than five years ago

British households offered FREE electricity for sunny weekend usage in new energy bill scheme
Energy firms to reward customers for using power during periods of surplus renewable generation

UK entertainment chain collapses into administration but 80 jobs rescued amid business rate increases
Potions Cauldron continues trading after same-day administration rescue protects jobs and venues

State pensioners to get £439.40 extra cash following triple lock update
Annual uplift driven by wage growth delivers higher weekly payments for pensioners

Rachel Reeves's VAT raid forces doors shut of UK's top Jewish private school
School will close after more than three decades amid mounting financial pressures

UK restaurant chain enters administration amid rising ‘market pressures’ as UK high street's woes continue
The Italian wine bar has entered administration as rising costs and property challenges hit the casual dining sector

Labour blasted for retirement overreach by Tories: 'Pensions belong to savers, not the state!'
Labour limits ability to direct defined contribution funds to 10 per cent following industry backlash

NS&I scandal sees 37,000 grieving families waiting for £470million in inheritance payouts
Bereaved households still waiting for payouts as chief executive steps down

Universal Credit claimants coin £5,098 benefits boost from April in latest DWP cash-splash
There are standard allowance increases for 2026/27, while health element is reduced for new claimants

Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax raids forcing major British firm abroad
Jo Bamford says Labour reforms risk driving major family firms out of the UK

Octopus Energy, British Gas and OVO customers offered energy bill support worth up to £1,700
Suppliers offer support worth up to £1,700 as Ofgem cap forecast to climb from July

HMRC issues urgent tax warning to thousands of £60,000 earners
Higher earners have been urged to review payments as tax charge thresholds catch more families

Major British pet brand used by over 100,000 owners COLLAPSES after 25 years of trading
Petplanet ceases trading as administrators are appointed to handle insolvency process

Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim DWP bonus as 900,000 miss out on THOUSANDS
The Money Saving Expert says pensioners could be eligible for missed pension credit payments

Energy bills and fuel crisis making middle earners £480 worse off
The Resolution Foundation says middle-income Britons will see living standards fall amid benefit increases

Santander to close 40 UK branches putting 300 jobs at risk — full list
The bank says 96 per cent of transactions are now completed online as hundreds of jobs are put at risk

Nuclear power station approved with 8,000 jobs to follow as Rolls-Royce pumps £2.5billion into Wales
Ed Miliband described the announcement as "a major milestone" for Britain

'Income tax will become obsolete within five years', ex-bank boss predicts
Tom Blomfield says Labour may need to tax AI infrastructure instead of wages

Jet fuel shortage could hit within 3 weeks as summer holidays face disruption
Industry body says disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could threaten summer travel across EU

Green investors face 50% losses as solar panel backers hit by Net Zero backlash
Green trust confirms closure plans amid rising borrowing costs and weaker returns

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax issue £40 payments to over 3,500 app users — are you eligible?
Thousands receive goodwill payments after technical fault allowed users to view other accounts

Bank of England warns of 2008-style financial crash as Iran conflict decimates British economy
Andrew Bailey says private credit risks could amplify global financial instability

North Sea oil price surges to record $147 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Global supply fears intensify as shipping disruption pushes crude prices to record levels

Rachel Reeves's tax rates put people off work as £100,000 threshold raids workers' pockets, new report warns
High marginal rates and childcare thresholds risk limiting earnings and economic growth, OECD warns

Unpaid carers £160 worse off a month as benefit lags behind wages: 'Income simply isn’t enough!'
Unpaid carers would be £36.93 a week better off if allowance had kept pace with earnings

Martin Lewis's MSE warns Britons to check payslips after 445,000 were underpaid: 'Check it now!'
Hundreds of thousands could be underpaid despite April's increase in the National Living Wage

Major scandal hits universities as 22,000 made to pay back as much as £14k in 'mis-sold' student loans
Thousands told to repay loans after weekend courses ruled ineligible by Student Loans Company

Supermarkets set to introduce 'dynamic pricing' as Bank of England warns of food surges
Around a third of firms plan to introduce demand-based pricing technology within a year

Co-op to take control of HUNDREDS of supermarkets from struggling UK chain, with 4,500 workers impacted
Proposed deal would bring 300 retail and funeral sites under single ownership

British Gas issues major energy bills update to customers after Middle East ceasefire confirmed
Households warned bills could rise from July as wholesale energy costs remain volatile

Lidl to open 50 new UK stores with 2,000 jobs created in £600million expansion
The budget supermarket chain will open more than 50 stores and create thousands of jobs across Britain

Titan American fast food chain to open raft of new restaurants on Britain's high streets
American chain opens first UK food court site as it targets 20 per cent growth

Pensioners to be slapped by tax withdrawal charges by HMRC in latest crackdown
The tax authority warned workers could face major bills after being drawn into avoidance arrangements

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers risk £24 extra on their monthly energy bills
Households face higher costs from July as analysts warn increase is now unavoidable

Leon declares 'the high street is dead' as Labour ‘kills the restaurant industry' with crippling tax burden
John Vincent warns rising costs are forcing closures and job cuts across hospitality sector

Gambling reform plan sparks outrage as two-thirds of punters vow to revolt over 'intrusive' checks
New polling warns affordability rules could drive bettors towards illegal operators

Pension withdrawals surge to £2.3billion amid inheritance tax fears
More than 116,000 people accessed funds early as concerns grow over 2027 rule changes

Wetherspoon boss warns QR code ordering is ‘destroying’ pub banter as profits fall
Sir Tim warns app ordering is removing traditional bar interaction despite its popularity

M&S warns retail crime 'out of control' as staff 'fear going to work' amid threats of violence and abuse
The retailer has urged the Government and London mayor to act after surge in violence and disorder in stores

Pension rules change more than 30 times in 20 years as retirement savers face crippling uncertainty
Experts warn constant changes risk undermining confidence in retirement savings system

Student loan repayment changes confirmed after Rachel Reeves faced mounting pressure
Labour says Middle East conflict risks driving inflation and higher borrowing costs

HMRC issues tax warning letters to savers with £3,500 in accounts
Fixed-rate accounts could push interest over allowance thresholds without warning

Pubs and restaurants in 'perma-crisis' as soaring energy bills and taxes squeeze sector
Industry leaders warn pubs and restaurants face mounting cost pressures from multiple fronts

DWP pays £850million to dead claimants in major benefits error
Millions of errors uncovered as ministers face pressure over failure to recover funds

Labour's 17.5% council tax hikes fail to prevent rat infestation as locals fume: 'It's never been this bad!'
Birmingham residents report basic services collapsing despite years of steep council tax rises

Rachel Reeves putting 25,000 jobs at risk as £939million business raid triggers dire industry warning
A trade body has warned firms face mounting pressure as new business rates take effect from April

Martin Lewis says Lifetime ISA penalty is 'hideously unjust' for first-time buyers amid £450k property cap
Consumer expert criticises 25 per cent withdrawal charge as property price cap remains frozen

Labour refuses to extend inheritance tax deadline for grieving families with decision slammed as 'inhumane'
Ministers refuse to lengthen the six-month payment window despite concerns over pension changes

Historic British bakery shuts after 109 years of trading amid Rachel Reeves's business tax raids
Family-run Carlisle bakery closes eight branches citing rising expenses and falling footfall

State pensioners given major monthly cost of living boost after DWP update
Low-income pensioners to see weekly payments increase alongside wider support benefits

Iran war: Donald Trump vows to bomb 'extremely hard' as oil prices surge without clear Strait of Hormuz plan
Markets rattled after the US President outlined escalation but gave no plan to reopen the key shipping route

Nike shares crash to 10-year low as critics cite 'woke push' amid sharp sales drop
Sportswear giant hit by falling sales forecast, China slowdown and strategy missteps

Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Tory pledge to scrap Net Zero levies amid 'killing British industry' fears
Industrial leaders support proposal to abolish emissions charges while critics question impact on climate policy and tax revenues

Leisure operator collapses into administration putting 100 sites at risk as councils step in
Councils move to keep pools and gyms open as charity cites rising costs and funding pressures

UK mortgage rates spike in biggest shock since Liz Truss's mini-budget as Iran war drags on
Borrowing costs spike and deals vanish as markets rapidly shift expectations for Bank of England policy

Reform UK senior figure sells mansion for £270m – the most expensive home ever sold in London
Sale of Providence House becomes most expensive residential transaction in London history

Labour's latest pension shakeup labelled 'immoral' as taxpayers foot £3billion bill
Experts warn decision shifts burden onto public despite scheme covering 92 per cent of obligations

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers urged to take meter reading TODAY for £117 saving
Households urged to submit meter readings to secure full savings under new cap

Universal Credit payments to be halved by DWP for some claimants in just DAYS
Cuts to LCWRA element will reduce monthly support by more than £200 for new applicants

Historic Stoke pottery firm collapses into administration placing 500 jobs at risk
Historic ceramics firms continue trading as administrators seek buyers amid rising costs

Rachel Reeves 'very happy' to see North Sea oil and gas drilling as it would 'boost jobs and tax revenue'
Chancellor says continued extraction will create jobs and tax revenue despite energy price pressures

Council Tax bills to rise by £111 as most regions hike rates
Average Band D household faces 4.9 per cent increase from April 1

State pension rises to £241.30 as DWP benefit increases take effect
Millions to receive higher payments from April 1 under Labour uprating

Iconic British staples Marmite, Bovril and Colman's mustard sold to American firm in £50billion deal
The iconic brands will join McCormick's portfolio under a mega transatlantic merger

DWP issues triple lock update as state pensioners face rising cost of living
Labour commits to maintaining policy as state pension rises by 4.8 per cent

Labour's Net Zero Boiler Tax rises by 33% to £36 from tomorrow as energy bills hike for 1.5 million families
Households replacing gas boilers face higher levy under scheme

William Hill: High street betting giant to close 200 stores with hundreds of jobs at risk as Rachel Reeves's tax raids blamed
Up to 1,500 jobs at risk after Britain's most popular bookmakers cited increasing costs under Labour behind its decision

BBC sends out 46 million licence fee letters after losing £1bn as Britons face hike to £180
The broadcaster is increasing the enforcement activity as the licence fees climbs to £180 from April 1

Historic British pottery firm collapses into administration in latest blow to the high street
Denby faces administration as buyer talks continue

State pension warning: HMRC issues letters to retirees with many 'unaware they owe tax'
Rising payments and frozen thresholds push more pensioners into tax liability

Households hit hardest by surging energy bills could be helped by local councils
Labour considers expanding council fund as oil prices surge and household costs rise

Martin Lewis reveals clever trick to slash medication costs: 'It’s absolutely the same stuff!'
The Money Saving Expert urged shoppers to check PL codes to avoid overpaying for identical medicines

Labour refuse calls to give bereaved families more time to pay death taxes on pensions: 'Heartless decision!'
Ministers refused calls from the House of Lords to delay interest charges despite concerns over pension tax changes

Final warning as 356,000 households risk losing Universal Credit TOMORROW as DWP deadline looms
The DWP deadline arrives with hundreds of thousands yet to act

Ftse and Wall Street stocks rally as Donald Trump confirms 'serious discussions' with new Iranian regime
Western stocks rise while Asian markets fall as oil price fears and military tensions intensify

Tesco, Primark and Aldi stores close for 24 hours next week — full list of high street outlets to shut
Shoppers across the UK face widespread store closures with supermarkets and high street chains affected

Buy-to-let mortgage rates surge as Iran war causes 'absolute mayhem' in UK property market
Landlords face rising borrowing costs alongside sweeping regulatory changes coming into force in May

Student loans acting as a 'lifelong tax blocking young from property ladder' with mortgages unaffordable
Mortgage specialist says repayments are cutting borrowing power and delaying homeownership for young professionals

Ed Miliband urged to reverse North Sea 'sheer lunacy' as global oil prices surge
Offshore Energies UK urges ministers to rethink exploration ban as global oil prices surge during Middle East tensions

M&S scolds Labour for driving up 'skyrocketing' energy bills for businesses
Chief executive says Labour policy costs now make up more than half of retailer’s energy bill

UK economy hit harder by Iran conflict than any other major country amid poor growth and high inflation
Britain’s economy forecast to grow just 0.7 per cent as energy costs push inflation higher

Ftse 100 plummets as oil prices surge above $105 after Iran rejects Donald Trump's peace proposal
Markets retreat as geopolitical tensions lift crude prices and dampen investor sentiment

Pensioners could be owed compensation after facing up to 15 months in transfer delays
Consumer group Which? warns long waiting times are prompting savers to give up moving retirement funds

UK firms to publish ethnicity and disability pay gaps under new Labour plans
Businesses with more than 250 staff will be required to report disparities and set out plans to address inequalities

Labour blocks Chinese wind-farm giant over national security fears in major blow to Net Zero plans
Ministers say decision protects national security while maintaining strategic ties with Beijing

Rachel Reeves raids millions of cash ISA savers for £95million in tax, Treasury admits
Millions could pay more tax despite claims policy would boost investment

Rachel Reeves's tobacco tax raid creates £167m shortfall and 'pushes Britons to black market and duty free'
HMRC hit by falling tax receipts despite only a modest decline in smoking rates

World 'heading for stark and steep recession' as Britons warned of high prices amid fears oil costs could stay high for years
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said prolonged high energy prices could have profound consequences for the global economy

Food prices could surge above 8% as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Households face rising bills as energy market disruption feeds through to supermarkets

Business leaders scold Rachel Reeves over 'entirely performative' meetings as energy crisis hits UK economy
Industry figures urged Labour to cut costs as new data showed the economic impact of the Middle East conflict

Inflation held at 3% prior to Iran conflict as Bank of England warns of fresh surge
Inflation remained steady in February before Middle East conflict triggered warnings of rising energy costs

Rachel Reeves hints energy bill relief may come amid spiralling costs — but millions would be shunned from receiving help
The chancellor addressed the House of Commons just now to unveil the plans

Ex-labourer turned multi-million pound business tycoon sells company in £400m windfall
French food giant acquires meal replacement firm founded in a Buckinghamshire garage as global market expands

Labour's employment reforms REJECTED by workers as Britons turn back on trade unions
A survey of SME employees finds training and career progression outweigh union membership as priorities

Oil tops $100 again as Iran calls Donald Trump's 'positive talks' claim 'fake news'
Oil prices rebound after sharp fall as conflicting claims over diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz keep markets on edge

Inheritance tax warning as pension rule change could leave families facing unexpected bills
Unused pension pots to be included in estates from next year, increasing inheritance tax exposure

Bridget Phillipson to review key £100,000 childcare rule as Labour spending hits £9billion
The Education Secretary has confirmed eligibility thresholds will be examined as part of a wider childcare system overhaul

Rachel Reeves to announce energy bills support and 'anti-price gouging' measures amid Iran war surge
Chancellor will outline measures protecting households from rising costs while examining long-term energy security plans

Pet owners across Britain to benefit from new prescription cap
The watchdog found many customers were paying over the odds

HMRC alert: Tax rise from April 6 could cost thousands £600 more a year
Tax experts warn freelancers and company directors face higher dividend rates from April