Patrick O'Donnell
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Business closures: Strathmore Hotels Limited crashes into administration with 400 jobs at risk
Strathmore Hotels Limited is the latest hospitality business to begin administration proceedings

Economy alert: UK GDP grew by 0.4% in second quarter of 2026, ONS confirms
For June, the ONS reported GDP growth of 0.3 per cent as Chancellor John Healey attempts to course correct the economy

Savings alert: Bank customers 'lock in strong' £138 boost from ISAs but tax raid looms
Savers are continuing to use ISAs to bolster their finances despite upcoming changes to the tax-free allowance amount

Store closures alert: WHSmith to shut multiple shops AGAIN - full list here
Store closures are impacting Britain's high streets, shopping centres, train stations and airports

State pension alert: Most Britons forced to 'rely' on DWP payment in retirement despite reform fears
Most people continue to depend on the state pension in later life despite changes to the retirement age and calls to means-test payments

Millions of over-65s slapped with tax on savings - are you at risk?
Some 2.1 million older Britons are being reminded to check their tax liability when it comes to their savings

Pensions to be hit with 'unfair penalty' under inheritance tax raid - will you need to pay?
From April 2027, pension assets will become liable for inheritance tax in a blow to retirement savers

Tax alert: Andy Burnham told to 'ACT NOW' and scrap stamp duty help millions
The new Prime Minister is being asked to reconsider stamp duty amid Britain's ongoing property crisis

Santander launches £250,000 jackpot prize with £100,000 up for grabs each month
Santander is the latest bank looking to entice new customers and reward existing ones

Major interest rate change for millions under Andy Burnham - what you need to know
How will your student loan repayments be impacted by the Government's latest announcement?

Store closures alert: UK retailer Harvey Nichols confirms future is in doubt with 1,200 jobs at risk
Harvey Nichols has confirmed the future of its retail business is in doubt unless a rescue deal is secured

Popular British theme park forced to close
Chessington World of Adventure has shut down operations due to a shock water shortage

Pension disaster as MILLIONS of over 65s 'pulled into' paying more tax in HMRC's stealth raid on savings
New analysis from Paragon Bank is highlighting the impact that tax on savings interest is having on those approaching retirement

Andy Burnham pledges to tackle cost of living crisis as households lose £100s to 'subscription traps'
The new Prime Minister has revealed his plan to bring down the cost of living

Pension mistake costing Britons up to £400,000 in retirement savings - what you need to know
Those preparing for retirement are being reminded to make their pension investments 'work hard' for them

State pension overhaul could see older Britons 'wait longer' for DWP payments: 'Extremely unwise!'
Rumoured changes to the state pension could push more older Britons into poverty, experts warn

Skipton Building Society reveals how savers can get £800 boost as ISA overhaul looms
The ISA tax-free allowance will change this year, with savers being urged to take advantage of competitive deals

Pension savings face 67% 'death' inheritance tax raid under HMRC changes
Following recent changes to inheritance tax rules, pension assets will become liable for the HMRC levy from next year

UK construction company crashes into administration as Britain's property crisis loses another housebuilder
Harvey Homes Group is the latest housebuilder to file for administration

Store closures alert: Homeware retailer Topps Tiles shutting multiple shops with 'everything must go sale' launched
Topps Tiles is among the retailers shutting down stores amid a challenging environment

Entrepreneur reveals how business empire ditched ESG jargon to 'knock 25% off energy bills' for UK companies
Speaking exclusively to GB News, Mr trait shared how his business has helped other companies save money and cut carbon

Economy alert: Andy Burnham to 'preside over highest debt interest bills on record'
The new Prime Minister is facing calls to bring down the country's debt costs despite high interest rate

Tesco launches Clubcard overhaul as shoppers could claim windfall in supermarket savings
Tesco Clubcard shoppers could accrue an extra £50 in supermarket savings - are you eligible?

Savings mistake could cost YOUR pension or ISA up to £100,000
New research is highlighting how returns on certain pension funds and ISAs differ, with savers being urged to ensure their money goes as far as possible

Pension alert: Millions face 'risk premium' as interest rate changes impact annuities
Annuities guarantee a regular income to older Britons when they retire and

Economy alert: UK airline EasyJet acquired by US firm in £5.7billion takeover deal
US private equity firm Apollo will take over EasyJet as part of a multi-billion pound deal

State pensioners told to 'contribute' more in tax and pay National Insurance
A proposal from a leading think is calling for those of state pension to pay National Insurance to the tax man

Store closures: UK retailer B&M confirms shops to shut down in business overhaul
B&M; is closing two flagship stores as part of a wider restructuring plan

HMRC's stealth pension tax 'dragging' thousands of retirees into paying more
Tens of thousands of older Britons are paying more tax on pension savings to HMRC due to frozen allowances

Retirement disaster as Britons face 'pension inadequacy' in later life, DWP data analysis claims
Experts warn the UK's current pension system does not guarantee individuals a comfortable retirement in later life

State pension scandal continues as Waspi women demand 'fair' compensation from Andy Burnham
Waspi campaigners have lobbied Governments for compensation following historic changes to the state pension

Royal Mail warns 106 postcodes impacted by delivery delays TODAY - full list of areas here
Do you live in one of the 106 postcodes impacted by Royal Mail delivery delays today?

Economy alert: UK travel company Ski Yodl falls into liquidation with all holidays cancelled
UK-based ski holiday company Yodl is in liquidation proceedings after shareholders voted to end the business

Pension tax SHOCK as HMRC rake in £672million from retirees in 'striking' raid
HMRC is raking in millions from pension contributions exceeding the tax-free allowance

DWP benefit claimants offered discounts on sex toys as schemes 'exploited'
Reform chairman Lee Anderson warned that benefit claimants are finding out how to 'exploit schemes on social media'

Nationwide Building Society confirms major change to mortgage rates - full list here
The lender is slashing interest rates attached to mortgage products from this week

Andy Burnham urged to raise capital tax by ex-Labour leader: 'It would bring fair change!'
Capital gains tax is levy on the profits someone makes when selling an asset

State pension payment shortfall could hit 800,000 Britons, HMRC warns
Many self-employed workers approaching retirement have National Insurance gaps on their record which could impact their state pension entitlement, according to HMRC

NS&I confirms major savings overhaul ahead of Premium Bonds announcement
The Government-backed bank is raising savings rates attached to British Savings Bonds

Betfred to close 132 betting shops in major business overhaul with 600 jobs at risk
The high street betting giant is shutting down dozens of stores in a move that will see hundreds of jobs lost

HMRC preps stealth tax on millions of Britons who 'make an innocent mistake' - will you need to pay?
The tax authority is under fire for allegedly targeting 'innocent' Britons who make errors when filling out paperwork

BP confirms plan to sell North Sea oil business despite being 'integral to UK energy system'
The Labour Government has came under fire for refusing to drill for oil in the North Sea despite the UK's energy crisis

Sainsbury's to sell Argos in major £120million deal
The supermarket giant asserted that the move to sell Argos will transform Sainsbury's long-term

BP set to axe 700 jobs to 'build stronger' business as oil prices surge
While the oil giant has confirmed how many jobs are being cut, reports suggest up to 700 could be axed in the latest changes from BP

Pension alert: Labour urged to plug 'overseas leak' as retirement savings funneled to tech giants
Some £6.1trillion in pension capital is being invested into American 'Magnificent Seven' tech firms instead of in British industry, a think thank has warned

Bank of England votes to keep base rate at 3.75% in blow to borrowers
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee has opted to keep the cost of borrowing at its current level, which means higher interest rates for households

Sainsbury's and Tesco issue cost of living warning to Andy Burnham as heatwave 'food shock' looms
Food supply chains are expected to be hit by the heatwave rampaging through Europe

Savers flock to 'valuable' ISAs as tax-free allowance to be SLASHED in HMRC raid
The tax-free allowance attached to ISAs will be reduced from £20,000 to £12,000 in changes introduced by the Labour Government

Mortgage rates to 'stay higher for longer' as Bank of England to make major announcement
New analysis is exposing the financial strain rising mortgage rates are having on first-time buyers

Oil prices spike AGAIN as Donald Trump threatens to 'hit Iran hard'
The global economy has been forced to contend with rising oil prices in response to the conflict in the Middle East

Ftse 100 skyrockets to ALL-TIME HIGH before retreating amid AI stock sell-off
Despite growing concern over the trajectory of AI stocks, investors continue to have faith in London's benchmark index

Andy Burnham admits 'difficult decisions' will be made on tax to fund social care reforms
Rumours are circulating over the new Prime Minister's plans to fund social care

Pension scandal as 330,000 retirees 'dragged into financial hardship' by Housing Benefit system
Pension Policy Institute research has found retirees saving into private pension pots are losing Housing Benefit despite being eligible

State pension overhaul could result in Universal Credit benefit boost for millions - what you need to know
MPs are calling on Universal Credit to be raised for those nearing state pension age as Britons prepare to wait longer for retirement benefits

Andy Burnham faces ultimatum: raise taxes or cut spending as 'no scope' for extra borrowing
A leading think tank is urging the new Prime Minister to outline how he plans to fund his cost of living measures

HMRC issues tax warning to 1.8 million Britons as letters sent out: 'Don't ignore it!'
Have you filed your Simple Assessment tax form to HMRC?

Pension rule change to have 'major impact' on retirement savers as inheritance tax raid looms
Pension assets will soon become liable for inheritance tax, which could impact retirement savings plans for millions

Ftse 100 surges close to new high as oil prices continue to drop amid US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices have retreated in recent days, which has given a welcome boost to London's Ftse 100 thanks to a tailwind in global equities

HMRC 'catching' landlords in £100million tax crackdown after sending out 'nudge letters'
The tax authority is raking in millions of pounds from landlords, according to analysis of HMRC figures

'Heat tax' hits millions of households as UK braces for fourth heatwave: 'Tipping point!'
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 35 degrees celsius during the upcoming heatwave

State pension tax exemption must 'protect all retirees on low incomes', Andy Burnham told
The new Prime Minster is being asked to protect vulnerable state pensioners from the tax man

Oil prices rise AGAIN as Yemen's Houthis threaten shipping tankers using Saudi ports
The global economy could be hit with another shock when it comes to oil prices

Savings 'eroded' for millions of Britons by 'structurally flawed' banks, TallyMoney boss warns
TallyMoney chief executive Cameron Parry is urging British savers to take advantage of alternatives to traditional banking

Pension overhaul CONFIRMED as Labour unveils major reforms - what you need to know
Last week, the Government announced the timeline for the rollout of multiple pension reforms

Andy Burnham backtracks on tax proposal as HMRC allowances to remain unchanged
Mr Burnham appears to be keeping tax allowances at their current level for the time being

Andy Burnham preps 20% business rate reduction for hospitality in 'game changer' tax cut
The new Prime Minister is making big decisions in the first days of his premiershipw

Donald Trump launches 50% tariff raid on imports from Canada due to 'unequal treatment'
The US has unleashed the mega tariffs in retaliation for three major taxes in Canada

HMRC warns thousands of parents could lose Child Benefit as letters sent out: 'You need to act!'
Families in receipt of Child Benefit are being reminded to take action before an important deadline

Borrowing costs rise to two-month high amid Andy Burnham's Cabinet overhaul
The 10-year gilt yield has shot up as Andy Burnham settles into his new role of Prime Minister

Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor in shock move for Labour
Rachel Reeves’s replacement has been announced with John Healey agreeing to become Andy Burnham’s Chancellor

Major UK retailer collapsed into administration with £16million in debt as stores leave high streets
Game is one of the latest high street retailers to file for administration

State pension warning: 'Huge errors' result in National Insurance record gaps as Britons underpaid
Britons are being urged to check their state pension record to ensure they have received the correct amount

State pension age 'at risk' of rising to 70 even if triple lock is scrapped, ex-DWP minister warns
Former minister Sir Steve Webb has issued a warning regarding the future of the state pension

ISA warning issues as 'savers urged to act' before Rachel Reeves's 22% tax raid
The Chancellor has made major changes to the tax regime when it comes to ISAs

Stock market 'bloodbath' as Wall Street 'continues to slump' amid AI tech bubble fears
Economists are sounding the alarm over the impact AI-led tech firms are having on the wider stock market

Mortgage alert: Nationwide Building Society and Barclays hike interest rates in blow to property market
Property market analysts warn recent mortgage rate cuts risk moving in a 'negative direction'

Andy Burnham told to tackle 20-year 'fiscal funk' as Britain losing £330billion a year
Research from the Resolution Foundation is breaking down the fiscal black hole Andy Burnham will face when entering Number 10 Downing Street

Asda checkout staff told to work in supermarket warehouses under store overhaul
Under the shake-up, Asda staff will have to work across multiple departments instead of just the one

State pension age to rise to 68 earlier than expected as 'healthy' life expectancy plummets
Analysts are warning that Britons may only have a few years to enjoy their state pension in good health

Pension hack could boost YOUR retirement savings by £180,000 after ISA reforms
Research from Standard Life is breaking down the benefits of investing £4,000 into pension planning in lieu of a lifetime ISA

Restaurant closures: Turtle Bay closes multiple sits with dozens of jobs cut
Caribbean restaurant chain Turtle Bay has confirmed which locations across the UK have been closed for good

State pension age increase proposal SLAMMED as millions 'struggling to make ends meet'
The Treasury has confirmed the state pension age will be raised to 68 by 2039

Tax alert: Savers and investors face £28billion hit under 'triple threat' raid from HMRC
Britons are being reminded to check their tax liability when it comes to saving and investing following the publication of the latest HMRC figures

Vape tax to cost millions of Britons £100s a year as HMRC plot 'permanent' raid
Britons are being reminded that they will be forced to pay 'additional tax' when buying vapes

Andy Burnham fails to rule out wealth tax as Labour may 'have to ask for more' from Britons
The incoming PM has failed to rule out a wealth tax once he gets the keys to Number 10 Downing Street

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back pub chain after £500m debt collapse
Mr Watt is looking to repurchase Brewdog from US cannabis firm Tilray

Nationwide Building Society launches free £220 cash and voucher bonus - are you eligible?
Students could get a free cash bonus and Just East Vouchers if they join Nationwide Building Society via the mutual's FlexStudent deal

Tax alert: Millions of Britons 'dragged' into paying more under hidden HMRC raid
Fiscal drag occurs when workers are pulled into higher tax brackets due to HMRC allowances being frozen over an extended period of time

Andy Burnham eyes 'big, one-off' Budget in autumn as part of 'ambitious' overhaul
The likely next Prime Minister is understood to be planning on combining the Budget with the Government's departmental spending review

Andy Burnham implored tech business leaders to avoid raising taxes as UK is 'at a precipice'
Euan Blair is among the tech leaders urging the likely next Prime Minister to support industry and scrap tax raid plans

Tax and interest rate hikes hurting landlords more than 'well-designed rent controls', research claims
New research suggests landlords would be better-off under 'well-designed rent controls' rather than the years-long blitz of interest rate and tax hikes

State pension scandal continues as MPs demand compensation after thousands of Britons overtaxed
MPs are urging Labour to introduce a compensation scheme for the 800,000 state pensioners who were overtaxed by HMRC

Andy Burnham plots major cost of living overhaul to bring energy bills down
The former Greater Manchester Mayor is reportedly considering significant changes to the UK's energy system and how families are charged for their usage of gas and electricity

State pensioners face 'unfairness' under tax rule from HMRC
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the impact fiscal drag will have on state pensioners' tax liability

Rachel Reeves braces for 'bad news' as US-Iran war to hit UK economy's GDP growth
New forecasts suggest that the latest GDP figures will show the UK economy stagnating

State pension age change could see 66-year-olds claim DWP benefit boost - what you need to know
A new report from a cross-party group of MPs is calling on those impacted by the state pension age rise to receive more support via Universal Credit

Pension alert: Britons urged to avoid major retirement mistake in their 60s or face savings shortfall
Workers are being reminded not to opt out of their workplace pension by experts

Nationwide Building Society unveils major mortgage overhaul - full list of interest rate changes
The mortgage lender is slashing interest rates across some of its most popular products

Pension system 'has not kept up' with changing economy as MPs urged to 'act now'
The Pensions Policy Institute is calling for significant reform to the UK's retirement system

Energy alert: Households could get free £2,500 to pay for air conditioning units - are you eligible?
Homeowners across England and Wales can secure free air conditioning units valued at £2,500 through a Government initiative that remains relatively unknown to many families.The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants covering air-to-air heat pumps, which typically cost around £1,900 to install a...

Mortgage payments to SURGE for five million Britons, Bank of England warns
The central bank's latest report is a warning to households coming to the end of their fixed-rate mortgage deal

HMRC hands out £1.4million to tax whistleblowers as thousands of Britons under investigation
Britons are getting financial rewards from HMRC for whistleblowing when it comes to tax issues

Capital gains tax hike fears grow as households told not to 'panic' ahead of rumoured HMRC raid
Analysts are urging Andy Burnham to avoid targeting capital gains tax as a way of generating revenue for the Treasury

Pension funds told to invest in Britain or face consequences in shocking ultimatum from Labour
Business Secretary Peter Kyle is under fire for his 'ignorant' comments surrounding pension mandation powers

State pensioners 'edging dangerously closer' to paying tax on retirement payments
Analysts are sounding the alarm over fiscal drag and how state pension payments will become increasingly liable for tax

HMRC alert: Treasury to lose £600million in tax due to US exemption, shocking figures reveal
Tax exemptions for US companies are costing the Treasury, according to new HMRC figures

Andy Burnham plotting Treasury overhaul in major economic intervention, Labour MP reveals
The Downing Street hopeful is drawing up plans that will impact how the Treasury implements policy

Pension warning as millions implored to avoid 'potentially devastating' inheritance mistake
Britons are being reminded not to rely on early inheritance estimates when preparing their pension savings for retirement

State pension payments overtaxed since 2010 due to 'error', HMRC admits in apology
Millions of Britons are understood to have been overtaxed on their state pension payments by HMRC

Tax alert: Andy Burnham could target families in 'double blow' £120,000 capital gains HMRC raid
Capital gains tax is a levy on the profit someone makes from selling an asset

Post Office scandal victims face MONTHS-long wait for answers as final report publication kicked back
The chair of the Post Office-Horizon scandal enquiry has confirmed the group's final report will be published at a later date than expected

Yorkshire Building Society issues mortgage warning as UK faces 'lost generation of homeowners'
One of the country's biggest building societies is calling on the Government to intervene amid the ongoing property crisis

TV licence fee 'no longer fit for purpose', BBC boss admits
The BBC's new director-general Matt Brittin is exploring alternative funding models for the broadcaster outside the licence fee

Economy alert: The Gym Group to open 16 new locations across the UK in major business overhaul
This move from the chain comes after The Gym Group saw a boost in revenue and membership figures

State pension alert: Andy Burnham issued triple lock warning as costs hit 'unsustainable' levels
The Downing Street hopeful is being told to consider state pension triple lock reform once he likely gets the keys to Number 10

Capital gains tax hike would be 'terrible for economy', former Chancellor warns
Capital gains tax is a levy charged on the profit someone makes when selling an asset

Pension system faces shock as falling life expectancy reaches 'inflection point'
Analysts are sounding the alarm over how falling life expectancy figures will hurt Britain's pension system

Store closures alert: Footwear retailer Russell & Bromley shuts ALL stores after 146 years of business
Russell & Bromley has closed all of its stores

Millions of Britons slapped with £8,000 'singles tax' as costs skyrocket
Single Britons are paying more than their coupled counterparts towards energy bills, council tax and other utilities

State pension future in doubt as DWP triple lock cost 'falling on today's workers' via taxes
New OBR figures are shining a light on the growing cost of the state pension triple lock

Premium Bonds alert: Savers have 'vanishingly small chance of winning' money from NS&I
Critics are urging savers to reconsider NS&I;'s signature product, Premium Bonds

Andy Burnham's high street tax raid could cost £880m a year as Britons 'to be asked to contribute more'
The likely next Prime Minister has promised to slash business tax rates

HMRC alert: Thousands of Britons could be owed £2,200 in unclaimed savings - are you eligible?
Some 750,000 people could be entitled to thousands of pounds in extra savings from Child Trust Funds

State pension payments to be 'taken back through tax' under HMRC policy
Will you need to pay tax on your state pension payments alone?

Economy alert: ALL staff redundant after major UK engineering firm falls into administration
Glacier Energy Manufacturing has made 53 staff roles redundant as part of its administration proceedings

Savings alert: Co-operative Bank launches free £300 cash bonus in new deal - are you eligible?
The Co-operative Bank is giving savers the opportunity to win hundreds of pounds by just switching accounts

Business success story: Pitchup founder Dan Yates shares how he built his £500m holiday camping empire
Pitchup.com founder Dan Yates spoke exclusively to GB News about his business success story

Store closures alert: British Heart Foundation confirms first round of shops shutting down - list
The British Heart Foundation is preparing to shut dozens of charity shops in another blow to the UK economy

Andy Burnham ally blasts 'out of touch' Keir Starmer over 11th-hour World Cup pub decision
The former Andy Burnham adviser accused the Labour Government of putting the hospitality sector at the 'back of the queue'

Council tax crisis as British households trapped in £7.4billion debt black hole: 'People can't pay!'
Local councils are unable to provide quality services as millions of households find themselves in council tax arrears

Morrisons issues major counter update to UK customers after store closures news - full list
The supermarket has confirmed Market Street meat and fish counters are returning to Morrisons stores

Energy update: Net zero drive continues as two major solar farms approved by Labour
The Government has given the green light to two solar farms in West Cumbria and East Yorkshire as part of its wider net zero agenda

Andy Burnham hints taxes will rise and dismisses 'crude' cuts to DWP benefits
The incoming Prime Minister has indicated what his tax and welfare policies will be once he enters Number 10

State pension proposal could see millions get early £12,500 payment - are you eligible?
A proposal from the Social Market Foundation is calling for millennials and Gen Z to get their state pension payments early

Oil prices fall to four-month low as Strait of Hormuz reopens amid US-Iran war ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump may be nearing an end to negotiations with Iran as oil prices plummet

Economy update: Ftse 100 SKYROCKETS after big interest rate update
London's landmark stock market index is back in the green as central banks share the latest news about interest rate cuts

DWP scraps two vital benefits in major Universal Credit overhaul - what you need to know
The DWP has confirmed two legacy benefits claimed by millions of people will no longer be available

Economy alert: UK coffee chain closes all cafes with no notice - full list here
Grounded Cafe Bars is the latest hospitality chain that appears to have shut its doors

Major high street retailer to close 150 stores after restructuring plan approved
TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, has had its restructuring proposal approved which will see dozens of store closures take place

Economy alert: British households hit with biggest wealth decline in the rich world due to inflation
A new report from UBS has revealed the extent of the UK economy's post-Covid recovery struggle

Fish and chip shops face mushy pea shortage amid widespread closure fears
The National Federation of Fish Friers is sounding the alarm over the UK's looming mushy pea crisis

Pension scandal as 'thousands of' civil servants left waiting on MILLIONS in retirement payments
Pension provider Capita has missed the Government's deadline to pay workers on the Civil Service Pensions contract

Asda axes 7,500 staff roles as supermarket giant's debt soars to £730million
The supermarket has confirmed it has cut thousands of staff roles in an effort to balance the books

Energy bill alert: Ofgem hikes price cap as millions issued smart meter warning
Ofgem has raised the energy price cap by £221 as millions of households face paying more towards their gas end electricity

Debanking alert: Lloyds Bank accused of 'withholding money' from The Canary
One of the country's biggest banks has found itself in another debanking scandal

Bank of England boss defends interest rate decisions as inflation fears grow: 'We are not complacent!'
The Bank of England's governor is standing by the financial institution's decision to hold interest rate cuts in an effort to bring down inflation

Skipton Building Society issues ISA update as savers face 'uncertainty' over tax-free accounts
The building society has reported a surge in uptake of savers investing in lifetime ISAs

Pension overhaul as terminally ill Britons could get early access to savings under proposal
The Government will conduct a review into allowing terminally ill people to access their pension savings early

German-owned Axel Springer's £575million takeover of The Telegraph CONFIRMED
The Telegraph will join the list of news brands in Axel Springer's extensive portfolio

Labour threatens to block Paramount-Warner Bros £83billion deal in major 'intervention'
Concerns have been raised that the Paramount-Warner Bros deal could create an international media monopoly

Store closures alert: Kitchen retailer Magnet to shut multiple locations - full list
Kitchenware giant Magnet has confirmed plans to implement store closure

Major high street retailer faces £8million shortfall as 150 stores at risk of closure
TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, is attempting to get a business restructuring plan over the line

Andy Burnham's plan for economy SLAMMED as 'style but no substance'
The former Greater Manchester Mayor is widely expected to be the next Prime Minister

Store closures alert: Full list of confirmed Morrisons shops closing with 100 set to shut down
Store closures are continuing to hit Britain's high streets with Morrisons preparing to shut down multiple sites

State pension to 'account for nearly half' of DWP benefit spending as calls to axe triple lock grow
New research from the Resolution Foundation is shining a light on the true cost of the state pension

Economy alert: British American Tobacco to axe 9,000 jobs in major business overhaul
British American Tobacco has confirmed it intends to cut thousands of jobs as part of its latest restructuring process

Nursery boss reveals how she swapped the City for childcare business empire - and why Labour must 'help parents more'
Speaking exclusively to GB News, the Alpha Childcare founder shared her business success story

Economy alert: Vape shops blamed for decline in UK high streets as town centres collapse
New polling from The Freedom Association is breaking down the dismal opinion Britons have regarding UK high streets

Martin Lewis implores savers to put £1 in ISA 'now' ahead of major Rachel Reeves reform
The host of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live is offering advice to savers ahead of Rachel Reeves's changes to ISA tax rules

ISA chaos as Rachel Reeves accused of 'punishing' savers with 22% tax raid
Labour MPs are taking aim at the Chancellor's tax plans for ISAs

Donald Trump to hit UK with 100% tariff 'IMMEDIATELY' if Labour imposes tax
The US President is taking aim at any country, including the UK, that introduces a digital services tax on US tech firms

Skipton Building Society announces savings overhaul as Britons urged to 'lock in competitive' interest rates
The building society is offering savers the opportunity to take advantage of a new ISA and fixed rate bond

Store closures alert: Greggs issues shock update as multiple locations shut due to heatwave - full list
Greggs has confirmed it is extending the number of stores forced to shut down due to high temperatures

State pension to be taxed before retirees get paid in secret plan from Rachel Reeves, reports claim
The Chancellor has previously promised to protect vulnerable state pensioners from the tax man

Pensioners to be hit with 22% tax on ISA savings in 'parting gift' from Rachel Reeves
The Treasury has confirmed that cash held in stocks and shares ISAs will be liable for the 22 per cent tax raid

Energy crisis continues as households trapped in £4.79BILLION debt with bill hike only days away
New figures from Ofgem are breaking down the state of Britain's collective energy debt

DWP 'sending letters' to millions over major state pension change - will you get one?
Britons will have to wait longer when attempting to access their state pension payments

Nationwide Building Society confirms mortgage overhaul - full list of interest rate changes
Lenders, including Nationwide Building Society, are offering competitive interest rates attached to their mortgage products

State pension row erupts as Andy Burnham told to keep triple lock and 'stand by pensioners'
Mr Burnham is widely expected to take over Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Bank branch closures alert: Full list of 200+ Lloyds Bank sites closing in 2026 and 2027
Find out if your local Lloyds Banking Group branch is shutting down here

Octopus Energy issues smart meter update as Britons urged to cut bills under scheme
Households are being reminded to take advantage of Octopus' Saving Session to save on their energy bills

DWP benefit fraud 'decriminalised' under Labour, shocking figures claim
Convictions of benefit fraudsters have fallen in recent months, new data shows

Pension crisis for millions as mortgage rate hikes could cost YOU £268,000
Standard Life's analysis is breaking down the knock-on effect increases to interest rates are having on peoples' retirement prospects

State pension age set to hit 70 in shocking move from Germany - could it happen in the UK?
Germany is among the countries considering massive changes to their state pension

Scam alert: Cancelled bank card 'loophole' could cost YOU - what you need to know
Consumer champion Which? has issued a stark scam warning to millions of bank customers

Energy crisis continues as Britain braces for £4BILLION hike to household bills
Research from USwitch is urging households to take action before Ofgem's energy price cap increase next month

Rachel Reeves to be SACKED as Chancellor in shock demotion plan
Andy Burnham is understood to be planning major changes to the cabinet if he becomes Prime Minister

Rachel Reeves preps ANOTHER ISA overhaul after launching 22% tax raid on savings
The Chancellor has made multiple drastic changes to ISA tax rules

State pension row looms as Andy Burnham told to 'reform' triple lock payment hikes
Under the triple lock, state pension payment rates rise by at least 2.5 per cent every year

HMRC disaster: Rachel Reeves hit with £59.2bn shortfall due to 'abhorrent Britons dodging' tax
Analysts are sounding the alarm over Britain's widening 'tax gap'

Santander launches new savings account with 8% interest rate: 'Take action!'
Banks, including Santander, are continuing to offer competitive interest rates

Investing advice: How AI boosted one bank worker's savings by £18,000 - 'Not just for finance bros!'
Speaking to GB News, Olga Demi shared how AI is helping retail investors enter the world of finance

Bank branch closures: Full list of Lloyds Bank and Halifax sites shutting down in 2026 and 2027
Bank branch closures are continuing into 2026 and next year, with Lloyds Bank and Halifax leading the charge

Airport chaos as flights cancelled after 11 UK travel firms crash into liquidation
Multiple travel firms have gone under in 2026, which has resulted in mass redundancies and cancelled flights

Inheritance tax raid to target 'families with substantial pension savings' - how to avoid
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away, with pension pots to become liable for the HMRC charge

Pension scandal: Record number of council workers on £100,000 a year payouts, shocking data finds
The number of ex-council workers on six-figure pension payments has skyrocketed, according to new data

State pensioners missing out on £1.71billion in council tax relief: 'Help is available!'
Older Britons are being reminded to check their eligibility for the council tax reduction benefit

Business success story: Hygge Sheets CEO reveals how she brings in seven figures from bedwetting
Hygge Sheets Cofounder Catherine Longland spoke to GB News about her own successful business

Rachel Reeves warned tax double whammy could drive Britons to 'organised criminal gangs'
Labour MPs are hitting back at the Chancellor's plan to raise tobacco duty as part of another tax raid

Economy alert: UK DIY retailer Homebase falls into administration with 2,300 jobs lost and £803m in debt
Homebase has been forced to close dozens of stores as part of its administrations proceedings

State pension crisis: Labour's cost of living tsar tells Keir Starmer to axe 'unfair' triple lock
The state pension triple lock guarantees payment rates rise every year

SpaceX IPO declared 'biggest stock offer in history' as Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire
Investors are preparing for a historic day on Wall Street with SpaceX's IPO being hours away

Economy alert: GDP contracts by 0.1% as US-Iran squeezes household finances
The latest figures from the ONS show GDP growth was in the red for April 2026

State pension shock as Andy Burnham backtracks on support for Waspi women compensation
Waspi campaigners are demanding compensation from the Labour Government over historic changes to the state pension age

Tesco launches new Clubcard benefit as shoppers get a million free coupons from today - are you eligible?
Are you a Tesco Clubcard holder?

Business closures: Coventry Airport shuts TODAY after 90 years with all flights cancelled
Coventry Airport has closed as of June 11, 2026

Lloyds Bank launches £5,000 cashback deal in major pensions overhaul
Customers of Lloyds could earn thousands of pounds in cashback if they transfer their pension pots to one of the bank's popular retirement funds

Pension savers could pocket extra £69,000 retirement boost by avoiding 'pricey' World Cup charge
Analysis from Standard Life is breaking down how Britons can substantially boost their pension savings

Pension system overhaul to unlock billions of pounds for UK economy, Labour claims
Labour Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has backed reforms to the defined benefit regime

Economy alert: Historic Eastbourne Pier could be forced to close as owner crashes into liquidation
The future of Eastbourne Pier is in doubt as Lions Pier Limited collapses into liquidation

Store closures alert: Morrisons to start shutting down 100 supermarket shops from next month
Last month, Morrisons confirmed plans to shut down dozens of its Daily stores across the UK

State pension debate erupts as Labour told to 'call time on the triple lock ASAP'
The state pension triple lock is facing more scrutiny from MPs, think tanks, and the press

Energy bills update: Millions of households could save £200 a year under new electricity proposal
A new report from Common Wealth suggests Britons could see their electricity costs drop by £200 a year

TV licence alert: Netflix and Disney+ refuse to 'play a role in enforcing' fee amid BBC overhaul
The BBC is exploring reform to the TV licence fee as part of its ongoing Royal Charter review

Business closures: The Potions Cauldron in administration with £3million debt owed to HMRC
The Potions Cauldron filed for administration in April, according to Companies House documents

Nationwide Building Society hands out free £100 bonus payments to millions of Britons - can you claim?
Are you eligible for Nationwide Building Society's £100 Fairer Share Payment?

Fuller's boss blasts Rachel Reeves for 'unprecedented interference' as 100s of pubs close amid tax hikes
Simon Emeny, the pub chain's executive chairman, has criticised the Labour Government over its tax policies

State pension plan to give unemployed young Britons early £12,000 payments slammed as 'raid on savings'
A think tank is suggesting Generation Z should be able to access their state pension early to pay for the cost of living

Retailers beg Labour not to 'regulate jobs out of existence' as major overhaul planned
A proposal to reform zero-hour jobs is receiving criticism from retail industry leaders

Economy alert: GDP expected to PLUMMET as US-Iran war pushes fuel prices up
Economists are predicting the UK's GDP growth to slow down in the month ahead amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Business success story: How one woman's travel advice firm beat Covid to make £1.3millon a year
Speaking to GB News, Ms Ashton revealed how she was able to launch and grow her successful travel business

Business success story: How one woman's travel advice firm beat Covid to make £1.3millon a year
Speaking to GB News, Ms Ashton revealed how she was able to launch and grow her successful travel business

Inheritance tax raid continues as HMRC hits grieving families with £3.1million in penalties
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away

State pensioners face losing payments from DWP under 28-day rule
Older Britons are being reminded that eligibility for certain pension benefits could be impacted if they are in hospital over a period of time

World Cup update: England fans brace for highest beer tax as Labour urged to 'keep pints affordable'
The British Beer and Pub Association reports that English drinkers face 54p in duty on every pint purchased

Sainsbury's accused of 'prioritising Net Zero over animal welfare' days after brown egg row
Sainsbury's is under fire once again over its Net Zero policies

DWP overhaul 'recipe for disaster' as unelected civil servants handed new disability benefit powers
The Labour Government has pledged to bring down Britain's benefits bill and review how disability payments are rolled out

Stock market disaster as S&P 500 and Nasdaq COLLAPSE amid AI bubble fears
The latest US jobs figures have spooked investors on Wall Street

State pension future in doubt as Labour MPs plot axing 'unaffordable' triple lock payment hikes
It is understood Labour MPs are reconsidering the party's support for annual state pension payment increases via the triple lock

Bank of England axed 'elitist' Winston Churchill from banknotes after being told he was 'divisive'
The UK's central bank is under fire for getting rid of British historical figures from its banknotes

Economy alert: Paramount-Warner Bros £87bn deal in jeopardy as US states prep lawsuit to block acquisition
The Paramount and Warner Bros deal is one of the biggest and most controversial in Hollywood history

Store closures: William Hill owner major overhaul after Labour's tax raid closes 270 betting shops
Evoke, which owns William Hill and 888, has been acquired by gambling operator Intralot

Rachel Reeves tax raid looms as savers implored to 'lock in' ahead of ISA reforms
The Chancellor is preparing to cut the ISA tax-free allowance, with other reforms expected to be introduced

State pensions face 'unexpected tax bill' as HMRC views payment as 'simply income'
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the impact of fiscal drag on the tax liability of state pensioners

Bank branch closures alert: NatWest to shut down MORE locations - full list here
Bank branch closures are ramping up with NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland set to shut down more locations

Inheritance reforms to save 3.5 million couples from 'financial hardship', David Lammy confirms
The Deputy Prime Minister hailed the reforms as being vital for helping cohabiting couples during the cost of living crisis

Morrisons and Waitrose pledge to keep selling brown eggs as supermarkets cave to Net Zero drive
Supermarkets are taking different stances when it comes to selling brown eggs as part of the wider Net Zero debate

HMRC issues TikTok warning as fraudsters target Britons in £153million 'quick cash' scam
Britons are being reminded to not share any tax information on the social media platform

Store closures update: Major charity forced to shut down 150 high street shops
The British Heart Foundation is closing dozens of stores in a major blow to the high street

Pension tax raid from Rachel Reeves 'far more damaging than previously admitted' as millions at risk
The Chancellor's pension salary sacrifice reforms are coming under fire

Business closures: Glacier Energy Manufacturing in administration after North Sea oil debacle
More businesses are falling into administration

Sainsbury's scraps brown eggs as supermarket doubles down on Net Zero: 'Better for environment!'
The supermarket giant is transitioning to 'lower carbon' eggs as part of its wider Net Zero drive

Store closure alert: High street faces 'extinction' as 120,000 shops UK shut down for good
Poundland, WHSmith and Homebase are among the retailers to have closed shops in the last 10 years

Hard-working Britons face 60% 'tax trap' as HMRC could 'claw back' YOUR cash
Those with a second job are being reminded of their tax liabilities

Pension mistake could cost YOU nearly £50,000 as retirees face tax raid - what you need to know
Britons are being reminded to consider 'whether or not' to cash in their pension as a lump sum is the correct decision for them

Pension 'catastrophe' strikes millions of British workers, Labour admits
Retirement experts are sounding the alarm that self-employed workers are not saving enough towards their pension

ISA chaos strikes with HSBC under fire as customers unable to access £10,000s in savings
The bank has apologised for longer than expected delays for customers who attempt to transfer to their ISAs to HSBC accounts

Rachel Reeves plots ISA tax raid as £12BILLION in British savings face 22% charge
The Chancellor is preparing major changes to the ISA tax change

HMRC shake-up to create 'unwelcome' tax obstacles for 'grieving families'
New guidance from HMRC is receiving criticism from tax experts

Rachel Reeves's banking rule change could see YOU lose access to compensation due to 'weakened protections'
The Treasury's proposed shake-up of financial services rules will impact bank customers

Pension blow for millions as parents sacrifice retirement savings to fund children's university costs
New research from Rathbones is shining a light on the financial costs hurting parents' pensions and putting children in more debt

Iceland announces major overhaul to 1,000 stores after raising prices faster than supermarket rivals
The supermarket is cutting prices and responding to criticism in light of recently published data

State pensioners 'priority' for DWP despite 60,000 veterans losing payment boost, Labour claims
Campaigners are hitting back at the Government's 'frozen' state pension policy

Store closures warning: UK shoe chain planning major overhaul with dozens of shops at risk
Wynsors World of Shoes is understood to be planning a major restructuring of its business and portfolio of stores

Store closures alert: Retailer Leading Labels to shut down 15 shops after falling into liquidation
Leading Labels is the latest retailer to begin shutting down more stores

Rachel Reeves's ISA shake-up SLAMMED as savers fade 22% tax 'punishment' on interest
The Chancellor is being called to reconsider pending tax reform to ISAs

Morrisons confirms store closure locations as 100 shops to be axed - full list here
Is your local Morrisons store closing down for good?

Premium Bonds alert: NS&I confirms major change this summer - how you can 'win big'
Have your chances of winning a Premium Bonds prize improved?

State pension tax to hit millions as older Britons prepare for 'unfair' HMRC policy
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the impact of fiscal drag on the tax liability of state pensioners

Economy alert: Ftse 100 collapses as Iran exits peace talks and oil prices surge
The conflict in the Middle East is having an imapct on the Ftse 100's performance

Bank branch closures alert: Lloyds, NatWest and Halifax to shut down dozens of sites in June 2026 - full list
Is your local bank branch closing down?

Mortgage disaster as US-Iran war to raise repayments by £3,000 - will you be 'caught off guard'?
Analysts are warning that thousands of households will pay up to £3,000 more this year due to the conflict in the Middle East

Pension crisis: How Labour's leasehold war could hurt your retirement and tear up centuries of English law
Speaking exclusively to GB News, freeholders are speaking out about the Government's proposed £250 ground rent cap and revealing the impact on pensions

Business success story: How two schoolmates rake in £6million a year by turning TikTok into a goldmine
GoPlaces co-founder Sam Jacobs spoke to GB News about his business success

Royal Mail doubles down on scrapping weekend deliveries after missing postal targets
Royal Mail will no longer conduct second-class deliveries on Saturdays

DWP warning: State pension payments for 1.4 million retirees could be 'stopped or reduced'
Retirees in receipt of Pension Credit are being reminded to report any changes to their circumstances or face cuts to their benefit payments

Premium Bonds alert: NS&I to 'repay funds' to thousands hit by savings scandal
Were you impacted by the Premium Bonds savings scandal?

Barclays, NatWest and Coventry Building Society slash mortgage rates as buyers urged to 'act quickly'
Mortgage lenders are cutting interest rates in a win for those looking to buy property

TV licence alert: State pensioners could claim freebie benefit as calls to axe fee grow
As is stands, only retirees claiming Pension Credit who are 75 or older can claim a free TV licence

Restaurant closures: Leon issues administration update after shutting 23 sites - full list
Leon is no longer in administration after shutting 20-plus restaurants over the past year

State pension scandal as Labour MPs back Tony Blair's call to scrap triple lock
The former Labour Prime Minister is lobbying for state pension reform

Business update: 100-year-old family brewery falls into administration falls into administration as pubs face crisis
Redemption Brewery Company has filed for administration

Pension alert: Workers hit with £890,000 savings shortfall - how to boost your retirement income
Money saving app Plum is sharing how self-employed workers can bolster their pension savings

Pension Credit applications plummet after Winter Fuel Payment U-turns, DWP confirms
Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

Pension alert: Over 50s 'sleepwalking' into savings disaster as Gen X face 'less financial security'
New analysis from Rathbones is shining a light on the person shortfall that awaits people currently in their 50s

Premium Bonds alert: NS&I customers miss out on £16,000 savings boost due to 'uncertain' prize draw
New research suggests Premium Bonds customers are losing out on a significant savings boost

Rachel Reeves plots 'another blow' to savers as fears of ISA tax raid grow
It is understood the Chancellor is considering further changes to the ISA tax regime

Business update: Flying Tiger confirms future for 80 stores in major takeover deal with TG Jones owner
Modella Capital has confirmed its acquisition of Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Pension crisis as thousands face £245,000 retirement savings gap in 'quadruple whammy' hit
New research is shining a light on the pension savings disparity between disabled and non-disabled Britons

Energy bill mistake costing Britons £248 in savings as millions brace for Ofgem price cap hike
Ofgem's price cap will rise by 13 per cent from next month in a blow to household energy bills

Tony Blair calls for 'fundamental reset' to economy in scathing attack on Rachel Reeves's tax decisions
The former Labour leader is taking aim at Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Chancellor's record in office

Business closure: Kitchen brand Bristol Blue Glass to shut down and give away stock for free
Business closures are continuing to sweep the UK economy

Rachel Reeves's tax raid on ISAs to 'FAIL' as 1p loophole could protect savers
The Chancellor has previously unveiled reforms to the ISA regime, which will impact Britons' savings tax liability

Bank branch closure update: Banks under fire as 'harder for people to live' in rural Britain after shut downs
Bank branch closures are hitting rural communities harder, MPs warn

HMRC alert: Thousands of parents making Child Benefit error after £60,000 rule change
The threshold at which someone has to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge was raised to £60,000 in April 2024

Tax alert: Coventry Building Society 'lose-lose-situation' warning as Rachel Reeves's stamp duty raid hits
More Britons are finding themselves pulled into paying stamp duty under the Chancellor's tax plans

State pension 'uncertainty' for millions as end of triple lock proposed
The Intergenerational Foundation has suggested the triple lock should be replaced with a more affordable alternative to ensure the state pension remains sustainable long-term

Business success story: CEO reveals how he turned his credit card debt into a million-pound empire
Speaking to GB News, Know Your Business founder Jason Tassie broke down how he made his millions and why AI is the 'game-changer'

State pension tax update as Rachel Reeves faces challenge from MPs over 'unfair' policy
A petition urging the Government to raise the income tax threshold for state pensioners will be debated in Parliament

Inheritance tax hack could save you £16,000 as families hit with 'unfair' HMRC charge
Inheritance tax is levied on the estates of individuals, including their money, possessions, and property, once they pass away

Royal Mail scandal as 'unacceptable' postal regulator slammed after millions get deliveries late
Ofcom is under fire over its handling of late postal deliveries from Royal Mail

Bank branch closure alert: Lloyds Banking Group to lose title of Britain's biggest high street network
The banking groups has carried out dozens of branch closures in recent months

Economy alert: UK borrowing costs surge to £24.3bn as Rachel Reeves faces 'financial strain'
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are grim reading for the Chancellor

Nationwide Building Society issues major update on 696 branches amid bank closures
The building society is set to surpass the number of branches in Lloyds Banking Group's network following Nationwide's acquisition of Virgin Money

Jet2 and EasyJet issue major update as airlines cancel flights amid fuel shortages
Airlines across the world are responding to the growing fuel crisis resulting from the US-Iran war

State pension crisis as UK net migration update exposes 'double hit' to retirement system
Net migration fell to around 171,000 in 2025, but economists warn the state pension is at risk if these figures follow the current trajectory

Rachel Reeves's 'Great British Summer Savings' scheme slammed as economy faces 'continued uncertainty'
The Chancellor is cutting the price of chocolate biscuits as part of her 'Great British Summer Savings' initiative

Economy update: Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX preps stock market debut
SpaceX's IPO is expected to take place on June 12

Nationwide Building Society confirms free £275 bonus for millions in Fairer Share payment update
The £100 Fairer Share payment is being handed out once again by Nationwide, with an additional £175 current account switching bonus also being available

Economy win as UK-Gulf business deal could raise Britons' wages and boost GDP by £3.7bn a year
The new trade arrangement between the UK and Gulf states is forecast to potentially raise workers' wages by £1.9billion annually

Mansion tax: Britons brace for 'death tax' as Labour preps £7,500 HMRC raid on properties
The Labour Government is under fire over its proposed 'mansion tax'

Economy alert: Ftse 100 and pound sterling in the red after shock inflation announcement
Inflation has fallen, but investors remain wary about the economy

Cost of living alert: Labour denies pushing supermarkets to cap food prices to fight inflation
Reports suggested the Government was considering introducing a voluntary on staple food items in supermarkets

Inflation falls to 2.8% in 'much welcome relief' for Britons but economy faces 'long-term pressures'
Britons have been saddled with inflation-hiked prices for years

State pension proposal could scrap triple lock and save UK £19billion a year
The state pension triple sets the annual rate hikes for payments but for how much longer remains to be seen

Inflation shock as CPI forecast to fall but 'sharp energy bill increase' to hit YOU this summer
New analysis suggests inflation will fall to three per cent when the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures are published

Bank branch closures: Halifax announces more sites to shut down next month - full list
Halifax has confirmed yet another bank branch closure

DWP crisis as nearly £10BILLION lost to benefit payment fraud and errors
The DWP's latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report has exposed the extent of benefit overpayment issues and fraudulent claims in the welfare system

State pension tax CONFIRMED as 'vast majority' of retirees to miss out on Rachel Reeves's relief
Thanks to frozen HMRC thresholds, state pension payment rates could soon become liable for income tax

HMRC issues inheritance tax update ahead of 'nightmare' raid on pension savings
Are you prepared for HMRC's inheritance tax raid on pension savings?

HM Revenue & Customs alert: 'Unexpected' tax bills blindside Britons as thousands miss HMRC deadline
Businesses and self-employed individuals are being reminded of their Self Assessment tax liability

UK borrowing costs surge as investors spooked by 'King of the North' Andy Burnham
The prospect of the Greater Manchester Mayor's return to Westminster, and potentially winning the keys to Downing Street, has had consequences for the economy

NS&I announces rate hikes for Premium Bonds and multiple savings accounts - full list here
Premium Bond holders and savers with NS&I; accounts will benefit from the latest round of rate increases

British Gas to pay £20million compensation to thousands of customers after prepayment meter scandal
Ofgem has taken action against British Gas over prepayment meters that were installed without permission

Bank branch closure review CONFIRMED as Labour launches probe into 'problems' impacting communities
The Government is examining the impact of bank branch closures after thousands have closed around the country

Restaurant closures: Spaghetti House shuts down as 70-year-old family business falls into administration
Spaghetti House operated multiple restaurants across London

Premium Bonds update from NS&I as 22 million Britons to benefit from prize fund rate boost
NS&I; has increased the prize fund rate attached to Premium Bonds but what does this mean for you?

Lloyds Bank row: Rural customer Annabel Yates unable to deposit HMRC cheque after Post Office rule change
Customers are no longer able to cash cheques at Post Offices under a recent Lloyds Bank rule change

Yorkshire Building Society offering new savings account with 'inflation-busting' interest rate
The building society's Triple Access eSaver is now available for those looking for a competitive interest rate

Nationwide Building Society launches new payment update and service overhaul across 430 branches
Under Nationwide's latest tool, the building society is protecting vulnerable customers from abusers who weaponise payment reference fields on its mobile app

Economy update: UK GDP rate jumps by 0.6% despite US-Iran war in win for Rachel Reeves
Economists had predicted the US-Iran war to have had more of a detrimental impact in March

Recession alert: IMF forecasts oil prices to hit $130 per barrel as UK GDP growth downgraded
A new IMF forecast suggests a worldwide recession is likely if the US-Iran war continues to rage on

Lloyds Bank confirms £50 interest-free overdraft change to hit THOUSANDS of bank accounts
The high street bank's interest-free overdraft is getting the axe from June 8

Investment giants face FCA probe as bereaved customers face 'poor service and delays'
The UK's financial services regulator is looking to ensure investment firms are doing enough for bereaved families of clients

DWP urged to maintain 'accuracy and pubic trust' as YOUR bank account could be probed in benefit fraud probe
The DWP is planning to use new surveillance technology to scrutinise potential benefit fraud

State pension rule from DWP could wipe out £77,000 from YOUR retirement savings
Britons are being reminded about the DWP's frozen pensions policy and how it could impact how much they claim in retirement income from the state

Pension disaster as 12 million retirees face poverty in later life, shocking research finds
Scottish Widows' latest report suggests more needs to be done to tackle pensioner poverty in the UK

Economy alert: Greggs raises meal deal prices again as US-Iran war to 'see higher cost inflation'
The bakery chain expects inflation to be an issue throughout 2026 and 2027

Spotify hit by global IT outage as customers left unable to stream music
Spotify is the latest streaming service to experience outage issues

Tax warning: Millions of Britons slapped with £6,000 'singles tax' as cost of living woes continue
Single Britons are paying more than their coupled counterparts, research shows

Tax alert: HMRC raid on inheritance pensions to be 'one of the biggest challenges' for families
During her Budget statement, the Chancellor confirmed pension pots will be made liable for inheritance tax from April 2027

State pension disaster looms as millions to be £70,000 worse-off thanks to retirement age hike
The state pension age is raised regularly based on life expectancy data, but new research from Rathbones suggests Gen Z will lose out due this policy

Economy alert: US CPI inflation hits three-year high as 'no end in sight' for Donald Trump's war with Iran
The US consumer price index (CPI) rate of inflation has returned to 3.8 per cent for the 12 months to April 2026, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics figures

Economy faces US-Iran war 'shock' as consumer spending forecast to plummet
EY's latest projection for the UK economy estimates that consumer spending will effectively grind to a halt

Cadbury confirms new chocolate bar will hit UK supermarkets this year as Twirl to get makeover
A new Twirl bar from Cadbury will be hitting supermarket shelves very soon

Pension crisis hits UK as £32.6MILLION in workplace retirement savings lost as businesses go bust
Data uncovered by the Liquidation Centre has revealed workplace pension contributions are being lost as businesses go under

HMRC alert: Parents 'caught out' by hidden charge under £60,000 tax rule as Britons risk losing Child Benefit
Britons are being urged to review whether they are at risk of having to repay their Child Benefit to the tax man

Nationwide Building Society confirms mortgage overhaul - full list of interest rate cuts here
Mortgage rates have reached historic highs in recent years, but Nationwide Building Society is among the lenders offering competitive deals

Restaurant closures update: Toby Carvery confirms Romford site is shutting down for good
Restaurant and store closures are sweeping the UK, with Toby Carvery being the latest casualty

Business success story: How Champions Speakers was crowned Britain's number one small business by George Clooney
Champions Speakers sales director Sophia Hayes spoke to GB News about her family's business success

Rachel Reeves faces £8BILLION per year financial hit as US-Iran war to 'damage the economy'
A new IPPR is shining a light on the likely economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Store closures alert: Up to 150 former WHSmith shops to shut down
TG Jones, the high street successor to WHSmith, is set to be slapped with store closures in the months ahead

Economy update: Ftse 100 surges as Donald Trump hints at end to US-Iran war
The stock market is reacting to news of US-Iran war peace talks

Bank branch blow as TSB to leave UK high streets after 215 years after Santander deal
Santander's acquisition of TSB is expected to have an impact on high street bank branches

Wetherspoons issues profit warning as Rachel Reeves slaps pub chain with 'substantial' £60m bill
Ms Reeves has raised the rate paid in employer National Insurance contributions and the National Living Wage

State pension age increases THIS WEEK as DWP rule change slammed: 'Not everyone can work longer!'
Britons will now have to wait longer to access their state pension payments

Economy update: Heineken to invest £45.5million into HUNDREDS of British pubs in major overhaul
The latest move from Heineken is projected to create 850 new jobs in British pubs

Tax alert: British public overwhelmingly against Labour's HMRC raid on holidays, new polling finds
Following Labour's 2025 Budget, the Government is exploring giving mayors more power to introduce holiday taxes on those staying in hotels and other tourist accommodations

Property tax raid FAILS as councils face losing £383million despite charge on second homes
Analysis from Colliers suggests councils are likely to lose out despite the tax raid on properties that are second homes

Nationwide Building Society issues update on free £100 payment - are you eligible?
Nationwide customers have taken advantage of the building society's Fairer Share Payment in the past

Store closures alert: Barretts of Woodbridge to close after 60 years as business falls into administration
Barretts of Woodbridge is the latest high street retailer closing down in the days ahead

Business Success Story: The Tiny Box Company Founder who survived 'brutal' Dragons' Den and brings in £10m a year
Tiny Box Company founder Rachel Watkyn OBE spoke to GB News about her business success

State pension 'nightmare' as Tony Blair slammed over triple lock axe proposal
The state pension triple lock's future is up for debate

Energy crisis as BP floats ditching North Sea after windfall tax raid on oil profits
The energy giant is conducting a review into BP's future

DWP pays businesses £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant to hire young people amid unemployment surge
Businesses are being reminded to check their eligibility for the DWP's Youth Jobs Grant

State pension 'shock' as ONE MILLION retirees 'dragged into tax system' under HMRC rule
Fiscal drag is resulting in more retirees paying tax on their state pension payments alone

Economy alert: Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years as 15,000 people laid off from travel giant
Spirit Airlines is the latest business to go under in response to external pressures on the global economy

City of London Wealth Management Awards 2026: GB News meets the winning firms looking after your money
GB News spoke to the big winners at last night's City of London Wealth Management Awards 2026

Santander confirms major bank branch update after TSB deal in move impacting 28 million customers
TSB has been officially acquired by Santander, but what does this mean for bank branches?

Economy alert: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater restaurant chains to close with 3,800 jobs cut - full list
Brewers Fayre and Beefeater restaurants across the country will close under parent company Whitbread's restructuring plans

Premium Bonds update: NS&I reveals May 2026 £1million prize winners - did you take home the jackpot?
Are you a Premium Bonds winner in this month's NS&I; prize draw?

State pension alert: Tony Blair calls for triple lock payment hikes to be scrapped under 'dystopian' proposal
Under the triple lock mechanism, state pension payment rates rise every by either the rate of inflation, average wage growth, or 2.5 per cent.

DWP confirms major change to PIP award reviews in move impacting four million Britons
DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms has given an update into the Government's assessment of PIP award reviews

Pension Schemes Bill passes Parliament as Rachel Reeves wins power to force funds to invest in UK
Labour's landmark Pension Schemes Bill has passed through Parliament after back-and-forth between the House of Commons and Lords

Tax alert: HMRC admits MILLIONS pay higher tax due to 'unchanged' policy backed by Rachel Reeves
According to HMRC, 5.76 million people were in the higher rate tax bracket during the 2023/24 tax year

Financial crisis looms as borrowing costs rise to 'levels not seen since' 2008 in blow to Rachel Reeves
The 10-year gilt yield has risen above five per cent in a blow to the Chancellor's attempt to bring down borrowing costs

Economy alert: Brown's Original Banbury Cakes factory shuts after 400 years amid cost of living crisis
Brown's Original Banbury Cakes Limited is the latest business to go under

Energy market shock as UAE pulls out of Opec in huge blow to global oil producers' group
Opec members influence the price of oil, impacting the wider global economy

Store closures update: Wren Kitchens shuts all stores and cuts every staff job after bankruptcy filing
UK-based Wren Kitchens has shut down all of its stores and showrooms in the US

English school dating back all the way to 631 AD to close for good due to devastating tax
Thetford Grammar School's chairman has placed partial blame on the Chancellor's tax changes

Lloyds Bank reveals 80,500 MORE customers' transactions may have been exposed in IT glitch
The banking giant has been hit by IT glitches in recent months

State pension age rise declared 'not fair' as UK life expectancy falls to just 61 years old
Research from the Health Foundation indicates the age at which someone experiences good health has fallen, while Britons are expected to wait longer to access their state pension

BP profits surge by 130% as US-Iran war raises oil prices while 'millions worry over energy bills'
The energy giant has benefited from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which anti-poverty campaigners have claimed in an 'unearned windfall'

DWP alert: Tony Blair's think tank demands Labour take action as benefits bill to hit £73BILLION
The Tony Blair Institute is urging the Government introduce an 'emergency handbrake' to bring down benefits expenditure

Economy update: Pub and restaurant closures ramp up as UK losing three site a day
Pubs and restaurants are already being forced to close down, with the US-Iran expected to push costs up even further in the months ahead

Interest rate hold from Bank of England 'almost certain' - what does it mean for savings and mortgages?
Geopolitical uncertainty resulting from the US-Iran war is expected to impact future base rate decisions from central banks

Economy alert: Oil prices hit three-week high as US-Iran war peace talks 'frayed'
Crude oil prices have exceeded $108 per barrel as US President Donald Trump pledges to not send troops to Iran

Store openings: Lidl targets more than 1,000 new supermarkets across UK - full list here
The supermarket giant has shared its 'wish list' for areas it hopes to open a new store in

Universal Credit claimants handed golf course discounts under 'ridiculous' DWP freebie benefits
Britons on Universal Credit are receiving discounts on tourist attractions and sports activities thanks to DWP policy

State pension triple lock 'cannot exist forever' as payment increases cost taxpayers £12bn a year
Thanks to the triple lock mechanism, state pension payment rates are guaranteed to rise by at least 2.5 per cent annually

Apprentice star reveals boardroom secrets and why winning Alan Sugar's £250k 'wasn't for me'
The Apprentice star Lawrence Rosenberg spoke exclusively to GB News about his time on the show

Boiler tax declared 'socially unfair' as families hit with energy bill hike under Net Zero drive
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism, otherwise known as the 'boiler tax'. has come under scrutiny from energy sector analysts

HMRC steps up property valuation scrutiny as MILLIONS face financial consequences
The tax authority is ramping up property valuations in a move that could see homeowners pay more more down the line

Nationwide Building Society warning: Surge in 'life-ruining' scams targeting Britain's young men
The mutual is sounding the alarm over the rise in extortion scams aimed at men in their twenties

Pension row erupts as Labour urged to 'start listening' to retirement system overhaul concerns
The Labour Government is attempting to push through its pension 'mandation' powers through the House of Lords

Bank of England issues economy warning amid US-Iran war: 'Keeps me up at night!'
The Bank of England's deputy governor is sounding the alarm over multiple economic crisis happening at once

Marks and Spencer boss blames self-checkouts for rise in shoplifting among 'good, honest people'
M&S; chairman Archie Norman believes self-checkout machines have broken the 'human link' between supermarkets and shoppers

Economy alert: Nike to cut 1,400 jobs in major company overhaul
It is understood the latest round of job cuts will impact Nike workers in Europe, North America, and Asia

Oil prices SURGE past $105 per barrel despite Donald Trump extending US-Iran war ceasefire
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been 'tough for markets', according to analysts

Rachel Reeves rakes in £22BILLION for Treasury after 'huge increase' in capital gains tax
Capital gains tax is a levy on the profit made by selling certain assets

Store closures alert: Fashion high street retailer LK Bennett to shut down ALL locations - list here
LK Bennett is the latest retailer to close its high street stores

State pension 'crisis' as millions 'struggle to make ends meet' amid age increase
From this month, the state pension age is being gradually increased from 66 to 67 years old

Rachel Reeves's pension power grab looms as Lords to vote AGAIN on 'mandation' rule change
The Chancellor's push to introduce 'mandation' powers to the pension system have received pushback from the House of Lords

Yorkshire Building Society urges YOU to 'act quickly' as one in four Britons targeted by scammers
Some 27 per cent of the British public have been the victim of financial scams, according to research conducted by Yorkshire Building Society

Inheritance tax alert: Britons rush to withdraw pension savings to avoid Rachel Reeves's raid
The Chancellor confirmed pension pots would become liable for inheritance tax next year

Rachel Reeves braces for 'severe' hit to economy as UK faces £16bn borrowing cost SURGE amid US-Iran war
The Resolution Foundation's latest report suggests the Chancellor's fiscal headroom is vanishing fast

Royal Mail overhaul to roll back second-class postal delivery service despite £500m investment
The company has come under fire over its delivery service in recent years

Bank branch closures: Santander to close 26 sites in May 2026 - full list here
Some 26 Santander bank branches are earmarked for closure in May 2026

State pensioners could claim free TV licence thanks to DWP benefit - are you eligible?
Pension Credit is a top-up benefit administered by the DWP, which many retirees are failing to apply for

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in major business overhaul
Mr Cook will continue working for Apple as the company's chairman

ISA warning: Savers urged to 'review accounts' as Rachel Reeves prepares to SLASH tax-free allowance
The Chancellor confirmed the tax-free savings allowance attached to ISAs would be reduced from £20,000 to £12,000 from next year

Nationwide Building Society to offer free £100 cash bonus to MILLIONS after Virgin Money deal
Nationwide's takeover of Virgin Money will see millions more Britons become eligible for the building society's Fairer Share Payment

State pension future in question as age increases to 'create challenges'
The state pension age is rising from 66 to 67 years old in a major retirement overhaul

Pension hack could save millions of Britons from 'shock' HMRC tax raid
More Britons are at risk of paying more tax to HMRC as a result of fiscal drag, but many workers could lower their liability through salary sacrifice

Economy alert: Ftse 100 bosses get 18% pay boost as stock market slips back in the red
Stock market volatility has become the norm since the US-Iran war began

Business success story: 'Indie kid' turned Audoo CEO shares how he disrupted the music industry
Speaking to GB News, Audoo CEO Ryan Edwards spoke to GB News about how he changed the game for the music industry

Major retailer sued for £14million in High Court investment row
B&M; is being taken to court over allegations that the discount retailer ended ties with the Skinny Food in retaliation after a collapsed investment deal

NS&I raises interest rates in major savings announcement
The Government-backed financial institution has brought back its Green Savings Bond

Universal Credit 'difficulties' for millions as Britons left waiting for payments under DWP rule
The Labour Government has introduced changes to Universal Credit, which come into effect this week under wider DWP reforms

Barclays unveils ISA overhaul as savers urged to 'lock in higher interest rates' - full list
The high street bank has raised interest rates on its ISA products to mark the new tax year in a win for savers

Coventry Building Society unveils savings interest rate overhaul - full list here
The building society has launched two new ISA accounts in a win for loyal savers

Economy alert: Beauty brand Duck & Dry to open multiple new locations across UK's high streets
Blow-dry specialists Duck & Dry are expanding to new stores

Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets under fire in 'real Living Wage' pay row
Supermarkets are being called to pay a more generous real Living Wage

Labour's 'disastrous' tourist tax risks ruining holidays for working-class families, Butlins' boss warns
Labour's proposed £2 per person per night surcharge on holiday states is coming under fire

State pension 'crisis' as DWP hikes retirement age despite over 60s 'struggling to make ends meet'
The state pension age is rising from 66 to 67 years old for millions of Britons from this month

Savings alert: Tomorrow 'last chance' for ISA holders as tax-free allowance to be slashed
In 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the tax-free allowance attached to ISAs would be cut from £20,000 to £12,000

Business success story: Entrepreneur who built £5m brand reveals how his business became 'more than a side hustle'
GB News spoke to James Demetriades about his business success and bringing in £5million in revenue before the age of 23

State pension payment boost CONFIRMED as millions of retirees in line for extra £575 a year
Under the triple lock mechanism, state pension payments are guaranteed to rise by at least 2.5 per cent

Savings alert: Plum boosts 'market-leading' ISA interest rates ahead of tax-free deadline
Britons have one day left to take advantage of this year's tax-free ISA allowance

NS&I scandal: Rachel Reeves alerted to 'serious' Premium Bonds savings failures a year ago
The families of deceased NS&I; customers were unable to access nearly £500million in their loved ones' savings as a result of the scandal

NS&I scandal: Rachel Reeves alerted to 'serious' Premium Bonds savings failures a year ago
The families of deceased NS&I; customers were unable to access nearly £500million in their loved ones' savings as a result of the scandal

State pension 'mess' unresolved as National Insurance error scheme delayed: 'Frustrating!'
Former pensions minister Steve Webb taken aim at the Government over the National Insurance error

Barclays to U-TURN on bank branch closures in major win for 20 million customers
Bank branch closures have become the norm in recent years

State pension age increase 'risks widening inequalities' for millions of Britons
Experts warn that changes to the state pension age could exacerbate existing health and income inequalities in the UK

Coventry Building Society issues 'wake-up call' warning ahead of savings tax deadline: 'Use it or lose it!'
Savers have 'only days left' until the tax-free ISA deadline, Coventry Building Society warns

Royal Mail alert: Households in 28 postcodes hit by delivery delays - full list
Royal Mail has apologised to customers over delivery delays

Energy alert: Britons urged to 'prepare for power' as Storm Dave to hit millions of households
Storm Dave is expected to hit northern parts of the UK over Easter weekend

Mortgage crisis looms as Britons prepare for £4,300 payment hike - how YOU can 'reduce interest costs'
The US-Iran war is expected to hike interest rates in a blow to mortgage holders

State pension update from HMRC as retirees 'become liable' for tax raid
HMRC has issued guidance to state pensioners about their payments, as analysts warn more retirees are at risk of paying more tax

Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and other supermarkets' opening times for Easter bank holiday - full list
When is your local supermarket open this Easter?

Barclays offering £1,000 free cash bonus under new account deal - how to claim
Customers need to meet certain qualifying criteria to claim Barclays' latest account switch incentive

Economy alert: Oil prices surge 12% after Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age'
The US-Iran war continues to put further pressure on markets as cost of living concerns grow

State pension triple lock pledge from Reform slammed as 'hugely disappointing'
Reform leader Nigel Farage and the party's Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick confirmed their commitment to the state pension triple lock

Bank branch closures: Halifax to shut down 28 sites in May and June 2026 - full list here
Bank branch closures are continuing into the summer, with Halifax preparing to shut down 28 locations in the near future

NS&I Premium Bonds prize checker confirms April 2026 winners but 62% of savers win nothing: 'Luck of the draw!'
New research from Vanguard suggests millions of Premium Bond holders have yet to win a prize

Child Benefit boost for millions as parents in line for £1,406 a year windfall from HMRC - are you eligible?
HMRC is encouraging parents to check how much they could claim from Child Benefit

Reform to support state pension triple lock despite 'long-term sustainability' concerns
Under the triple lock, state pension payment rates rise every year in line with either inflation, wage growth, or 2.5 per cent; whichever is highest

Santander offering free £205 cash bonus in new bank account deal - are you eligible?
Santander has launched a brand new account switch cash incentive deal

Ftse 100 and stock market rebounds as Donald Trump hints US will leave Iran 'very soon'
Stock market volatility is the only constant for investors amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Recession fears grow as global economy faces crisis if Donald Trump 'loses control' of US-Iran war
A recession is defined as happening when a country experiences two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth

Store closures: Topps Tiles to shut down 23 stores in cost-cutting overhaul as 'geopolitical uncertainty' hits
Store closures are ramping up across the UK

Premium Bonds update: NS&I reveals prize winners for April 2026 - will you take home the £1million jackpot?
Unlike other savings products, Premium Bonds savers are enrolled in a monthly prize draw which gives them the opportunity to win cash prizes

Energy bills drop 7% from today under Ofgem price cap change
Ofgem's energy price cap has fallen to £1,641, but household bills are set to be impacted by the US-Iran war

Poundstretcher rules out store closures as retailer eyes major shake-up
The high street retailer confirmed plans to approach landlords in a bid to reduce rent costs instead of closing stores

Nationwide Building Society unveils savings interest rate overhaul ahead of ISA deadline - full list
Britons only have days left to take advantage of their tax-free ISA allowance, with Nationwide launching a brand new range of savings accounts before the date

HMRC alert: £100k tax trap 'puts the brakes' on Britons' careers as thousands face 71% charge
Workers who breach the £100,000 threshold face a sizable HMRC bill, with their tax-free personal allowance being gradually withdrawn and childcare support lost

Rachel Reeves in line for £8bn windfall as energy tax rakes in MILLIONS for Treasury
The US-Iran war has raised energy costs, resulting in significant tax revenue for the Labour Government

Energy bills could soar by 18% as households to pay £288 more a year under Ofgem price cap prediction
Cornwall Insight has shared its latest prediction for Ofgem's energy price cap

Inflation update: Grocery prices remain steady but 'likely to increase' amid US-Iran war
Grocery price inflation remains stuck at 4.3 per cent, according to the latest consumer research

GDP growth for 2025 revealed as ONS confirms UK economy barely grew under Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor has made economic growth a priority for the Labour Government

Store closures update: The Original Factory shuts down multiple shops with more to follow - full list
Store closures are ramping up in 2026

Pension warning: Parents face delaying retirement as 'Bank of Mum and Dad' pressures from children grow
Parents are being reminded to find the 'right balance' between looking after their children and securing their pension

ISA deadline ONLY DAYS AWAY as savings tax-free allowance 'will be lost forever'
Britons can deposit up to £20,000 in cash ISAs annually without having to pay tax; however, this is set to be reduced to £12,000

DWP benefit payments get 6.2% boost and MPs pocket £3,300 pay hike as taxpayers 'shoulder economic burden'
Both benefit claimants and MPs are due to benefit from a payment boost thanks to 'exhausted' taxpayers

State pension 'worst-case scenario' as Britons to pay FOUR TIMES MORE in National Insurance for payments
Britons need to pay 35 years' worth of National Insurance contributions to qualify for the full, new state pension

Premium Bonds alert: NS&I savers 'could be better off putting cash elsewhere' as long wait for prizes
New research from Quilter is shining a light on how long customers need to wait to win any sort of prize from NS&I;'s Premium Bonds

Personal trainer-turned-fitness mogul reveals why most gyms 'fail people' — and how he fixed it
Transform Hub founder and CEO James Calderbank spoke to GB News about his business success and the key to growing a gym chain

Pension overhaul looms as Labour to DOUBLE DOWN on 'economically illiterate' policy despite Lords' defeat
Controversial 'mandation' powers in Labour's Pension Schemes Bill will be pushed once again by the Government

Pension pots to be slapped with inheritance tax raid next year as Britons urged to 'rethink assets'
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away, with pension savings set to become liable for the charge from April 2027

Banking app outage update: Lloyds confirms major compensation news after 500,000 customers hit by app 'defect'
Earlier this month, thousands of Lloyds customers saw their private financial information accidentally shared due to an IT error

Tesco and Sainsbury's shoppers paying more than Waitrose without Clubcard and Nectar loyalty schemes
New research from Which? is shining a light on the supermarket savings Britons can accrue by having a Tesco Clubcard and using Sainsbury's Nectar points

Five major companies, including Just Eat, under investigation in fake review crackdown
The CMA has launched a probe into Just Eat, Dignity, Pasta Evangelists, Feefo, and Autotrader

UK energy costs 'too high' for US investors, Donald Trump’s ambassador warns
US ambassador Warren Stephens says he wants to 'make sure UK decision-makers are aware' of energy concerns

Pension system overhaul from Labour inches closer to becoming law despite 'significant flaws'
Labour's landmark Pensions Schemes Bill has cleared its third reading in the House of Lords

Energy bill warning: Britons could overpay next month unless YOU complete one 'simple' smart meter task
Britons are being reminded to take an accurate smart meter reading before the end of the month or face higher energy bills

Council tax EXPOSED as families in UK's poorest areas forced to pay more: 'Pushed to the brink!'
MPs are sounding the alarm over rising tax bills as councils face a financial 'crisis'

NS&I alert: Premium Bond holders given compensation update amid major savings scandal
NS&I; has apologised to Premium Bonds customers affected by the issue and the boss has been sacked

DWP confirms £832 windfall for retirees but older Britons 'remain reliant on state pension'
While British retirees are seeing their incomes rise, analysts warn millions still need the state pension to prop up their finances

Economy alert: Fuel prices to rise as Russia loses 40% of oil export capacity in Ukraine strikes
Analysts had priced in a windfall for the Russian economy due to the US-Iran war hurting oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, however, President Putin's regime has been struck a significant blow by the Ukranian army

Energy bills could SURGE by 80% for British businesses as US-Iran pushes oil costs up
New analysis from Cornwall Insight is sounding the alarm over the Middle East's conflict on business costs in Britain

Energy bill overhaul to impact millions of Britons next week: Full list of four major changes to what you pay
Changes to Ofgem's energy price cap come into effect from April 1

DWP unveils major nationwide overhaul to tackle youth unemployment in 'major boost' to Britain
DWP minister Pat McFadden confirmed plans for 80 extra youth hubs across the UK to assist in bringing down youth unemployment

Property crisis looms as 430,000 Britons to become 'climate mortgage prisoners' due to flooding
Homeowners could be left unable to sell their properties and trapped with hiked mortgage repayments, a new report has warned

Lidl considers selling solar panels in Net Zero 'roll out' as Britons could save £110 a year in energy bills
Retailers, including Lidl and Amazon, will now be able to sell plug-in solar panels after changes to Government regulatory rules

Rachel Reeves's plan for economy slammed as 'not credible' as 'taxes will have to go up'
The Chancellor is due to confirm potential cuts to during the upcoming spending review on June 11

State pension disaster as DWP underpayments hit £500m due to 'issues plaguing the system'
New DWP figures are shining light on the issue of state pension overpayments and underpayments

Martin Lewis 'a bit teary' over council tax update as Labour pledges action on 'aggressive' debt collection
The host of The Martin Lewis Show Live has hit out at current council tax debt collection practices

Monzo confirms major change affecting millions of customers with new tool
Monzo customers will now be able to "undo" payments which are sent to accounts by mistake

Asda SCRAPS discount card in major blow to millions of shoppers: 'Time to change supermarket!'
Supermarket giants, including Asda, have offered discounts to key workers

State pension alert: DWP urged to lower retirement age for 'unemployed' Britons after benefit cuts
The state pension age is reviewed regularly with many households preparing for the threshold to be raised next year

Marks & Spencer cyber attack update: Customer data stolen in major blow to shoppers
The supermarket giant is reeling from last month's cyber attack which saw Marks & Spencer customers left unable to complete payments

Pension system overhaul to 'unlock billions' for economy and boost retirement savings, Rachel Reeves claims
Multiple pension funds have signed up to the Chancellor's radical changes to the retirement sector

Economy warning: UK unemployment rate jumps after Rachel Reeves's 'National Insurance rise'
Britain's unemployment rate is on the rise, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Pension hack could help employers avoid 'rising tax costs' from National Insurance raid
Businesses are looking for ways to sidestep the recent rate hike to National Insurance contributions

State pension age increase set to reward Rachel Reeves's Treasury with £10.4bn savings boon
The state pension age is reviewed and raised regularly depending on various factors, including life expectancy data

Economy update: Ftse 100 surges as Donald Trump-China trade talks reach 'major breakthrough'
The stock market has struggled to navigate Donald Trump's tariff agenda in recent weeks

Pensioners urged to get 'mid-retirement MOT' as private savings may not be enough
Research is shining light on the growing anxiety Britons are having over whether they will have enough in pension savings

'Economy is on its knees!' Bank of England SLAMMED for not going far enough with interest rate cuts
Earlier this week, the Bank of England voted to slash interest rates to 4.25 per cent

Bank branch closures update: NatWest to shut down dozens of locations next month - full list here
NatWest customers are being urge to check if their local branch is closing down for good

Child Benefit alert: HMRC payments to stop for thousands of parents next month
Millions of households claim Child Benefit but thousands are in line to lose their payments in May

Rachel Reeves implored to reverse Winter Fuel Payment axe as pensioners face 'unnecessary suffering'
Winter Fuel Payments are now a means-tested benefit with critics warning the decision is exacerbating the cost of living crisis for pensioners

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%: What does it mean for your pension, savings and mortgage?
The base rate cut will impact savings and mortgage deals offered by banks and building societies

Tariff update: Keir Starmer confirms 25% tax on British steel cut to zero in Donald Trump trade deal
The Prime Minister and Trump announced the change in tariff policy during a joint conference earlier this afternoon

Britain faces 'painful tax rises' as Rachel Reeves forecast to break 'self-imposed fiscal rules' for economy
The Chancellor's plan for the economy has come under fire

Blow to Donald Trump as interest rate cut REFUSED due to 'economy uncertainty'
The Federal Reserve has yet to cut interest rates since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

Wetherspoons to open 15 new pubs across UK - list of confirmed locations here
While store closures continue to be an issue for the UK economy, some brands like Wetherspoons are able to open new locations

Pension crisis as Britons' retirement incomes to be 'reduced by 20%' due to Donald Trump's tariffs
Global financial markets and pension schemes have been hit by Donald Trump's tariff agenda

DWP under fire as 'politically toxic' PIP overhaul to see disabled Britons 'miss out on much-needed support'
Labour perviously unveiled plans to restrict the qualifying criteria for PIP and other DWP benefits

Inheritance tax update: Brits urged to take advantage of 'underutilised' IHT relief before pension raid hits
The levy is imposed on estates valued above £325,000 once someone passes away with pensions expected to become viable for inheritance tax by 2027

DWP 'working hard' to tackle Pension Credit backlog after Winter Fuel Payment cut
The benefit is a top-up payment reserved for those on low income who are of state pension age

Bank of England to DELAY interest rate announcement in major change as 'back-to-back rate cuts' loom
Analysts are pricing in multiple interest rate cuts from the Bank of England this year

Pension disaster as single retirees slapped with £225k retirement savings shortfall: 'Unfair!'
British pensioners are already facing an uncertain future with the recent means-testing of the Winter Fuel Payment and questions over the long-term viability of the state pension triple lock

Keir Starmer urged to reverse Winter Fuel Payment axe after Labour's 'avoidable' election collapse
Winter Fuel Payments were previously a universal benefit until Labour opted to means-test the energy bill support

NatWest issues major update as 1.8 million bank customers to be impacted by massive change
NatWest Group is currently in the process of acquiring Sainsbury's Bank

Mortgage lending skyrockets as Britons rush to avoid tax charge ahead of stamp duty deadline
Stamp duty is a tax charge levied on people who purchase properties above a certain price

State pension warning: Shock DWP payment change to impact thousands of older Britons
The DWP is responsible for administering the state pension with payments being delivered on different dates depending on bank holidays

Santander to overhaul mortgage products in win for homebuyers - list of changes
Britons have been forced to contend with high mortgage costs but lenders, including Santander, are offering competitive deals

Cash Access UK launches 150th banking hub in bid to offset bank branch closures - full list of locations
Banking hubs are being put forward as an alternative to traditional banks amid a slew of branch closures

Royal Mail takeover: Shareholders approve £3.6bn deal as foreign billionaire acquires UK postal service
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has already received Government approval to acquire Royal Mail

'Who knows?' Kemi Badenoch hints at state pension triple lock shake-up as Tories float 'changing everything'
State pension payment rates are guaranteed to rise annually thanks to the triple lock, but for how much longer remains to be seen

Debanking update: Labour introduces 'new rules' to protect millions after Nigel Farage-Coutts scandal
In 2023, the Reform leader had his account closed by the NatWest-owned bank

Store closures alert: Aldi, WHSmith, Costa and more to leave UK high streets this week - full list here
Store closures are continuing next week with WHSmith, Costa and Aldi set to axe locations

Bank branch closures in May 2025: Full list of Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest shutting down
Lloyds Bank, Barclays and NatWest are among the banks closing branches next month

Yorkshire Building Society warns homebuyers face 'cliff-edge moment' after stamp duty overhaul
The building society is sounding the alarm over this month's stamp duty changes, which could have consequences for the wider property market

State pension triple lock at risk as Labour urged to 'abandon' payment rise
Labour has pledged to bring down Britain's benefits bill

Marks & Spencer CANCELS all online and app orders amid cyber-attack fallout
M&S; customers were left unable to make card payments earlier this week following an IT error

State pension 'scandal' as thousands underpaid £800m - are you eligible for DWP payment boost?
The DWP is understood to have underpaid Britons around £800million in state pension payments

Bank branch closures warning: TSB shutting down multiple locations - full list here
Bank branch closures continue to hit UK high streets with TSB among the financial institutions shutting its doors

Big UK travel company to shut down immediately with all holidays CANCELLED - are you eligible for refund?
In a blow to the travel economy, Balkan Holidays is shutting down with all vacations bought through the service to be cancelled

Store closures update: Hobbycraft to shut down multiple stores this year - full list
The UK economy is continuing to be impacted by store closures with Hobbycraft being the latest to leave the high street

Universal Credit rules 'penalising' millions of low-income families as savings boost slashed
Universal Credit claimants lose parts of their payment entitlement depending on how much they have saved

Martin Lewis issues state pension scam warning as Waspi women targeted by 'criminal gangs'
The Waspi campaign has long fought for compensation following inequality resulting from historic changes to the state pension age

Pension savings 'eroded' for millions of workers as Britons could be left £140k worse-off
InvestEngine's latest research is shining light on the ways employee pension savings are being decimated

Tesco announces major overhaul to 2,000 supermarket stores as part of business expansion plans
Tesco is expanding its 'partnership' with toy retailer The Entertainer

Labour refuses to 'scrap' DWP two-child benefit cap as Keir Starmer warned 300k children face 'deep poverty'
The Prime Minister is under fire for not ruling out an end to the two-child benefit cap

Inheritance tax warning: Rachel Reeves 'might not be done with reform' as HMRC rakes in billions from Brits
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of those who have died

Economy update: UK borrowing costs surge to 'third-highest level on record' in ANOTHER blow to Rachel Reeves
Figures from the ONS report that public sector net borrowing increased to £151.9billion in the year to the end of March

Nationwide Building Society confirms major cut to mortgage rates - what you need to know
Lenders, including Nationwide Building Society, are reducing mortgage interest rates in a win for homeowners

UK growth forecast slashed by a THIRD as IMF warns 'unprecedented uncertainty' to hurt Britain's economy
This latest forecast for the global economy comes from the IMF's "World Economic Outlook" for April 2025

Rachel Reeves's tax bombshell to 'drag' 8.3 million Britons into paying more to HMRC - what you need to know
Analysts are sounding the alarm over how taxpayers will be impacted by fiscal drag unless Rachel Reeves takes action

Marks & Spencer 'really sorry' after IT outage leaves customers unable to make payments
IT outages are hitting retailers, including Marks & Spencer, are impacting the ability of shoppers to complete contactless payments

Pound surges to seven-month high as dollar slides after Donald Trump's 'triggers severe market backlash'
Donald Trump has suggested the US Federal Reserve chairman could be fired, which is impacting the value of the dollar

Mortgage alert: Homebuyers rush to purchase property as stamp duty relief slashed amid 'rising bills'
Stamp duty is a tax imposed on on property purchases which are valued above a certain amount

Pension savers boost contributions by 19% BUT Britons warned about 'alarming' retirement fund gap
People are contributing more to their pension pots but the savings gap between men and women continues to widen

Households could be eligible for £100 DWP cost of living payment but families 'only entitled to one'
The DWP's Household Support Fund provides cost of living support to Britons in need

Universal Credit claimants in line for £1,200 savings windfall thanks to HMRC initiative
Universal Credit recipients are able to benefit from Help to Save, a HMRC-supported savings account

State pension alert: DWP urged to take action as Brits have 'concerning gap in awareness' over retirement age
The state pension age changes regularly based on life expectancy data

Pensioners could claim up to £4,300 in DWP benefit support - how to check eligibility this Easter holiday
Pension Credit is a benefit top-up payment administered by the DWP

Yorkshire Building Society confirms major overhaul of mortgage products - full breakdown here
Mortgage rates are being cut by high street lenders, including Yorkshire Building Society

Rachel Reeves to hold UK-US trade war crunch talks in White House BUT Donald Trump in 'no rush' to make deal
Donald Trump has the UK economy with tariffs but the Chancellor is still hoping to secure a trade deal

State pension disaster as 'basic' DWP payments fall short of 'minimum retirement standard'
Britons are being urged to check how much they will eventually get from state pension payments once they reach retirement

Savings update: More than 500,000 Britons in line for £1,200 boost as HMRC scheme expanded
Universal Credit claimants could bolster their savings thanks to the HMRC initiative

State pension crisis looms as nearly half of new taxpayers will be retirees by 2027 under stealth tax raid
Analysts are breaking down how the state pension triple lock will result in retirees paying more tax as an effect of fiscal drag

Gold price surge sees abandoned Welsh mine revived amidst Donald Trump's tariff trade war
Donald Trump's tariff agenda has seen the price of gold rise dramatically since his inauguration in January

DWP to overhaul Universal Credit payments and Jobcentres due to Easter bank holiday - what to know
Benefit claimants are set to be paid earlier with DWP offices preparing to close for the Easter bank holiday

Tax alert: Britons 'rush' to complete property sales ahead of stamp duty hike
Recent changes to stamp duty discounts have resulted in a rush of activity in the property market

Martin Lewis issues warning to savers who will 'pay more tax' as Rachel Reeves floats ISA reform
It is understood Rachel Reeves is considering cutting the £20,000 tax-free allowance linked to ISAs

B&M announces plan to open 45 new stores - list of locations here
Major retailers, including B&M;, are opening new stores across the country

Economy in crisis as US faces 'worse than recession' under Trump, investor who predicted 2008 crash claims
A recession is defined as happening when a nation experiences two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth but some analysts are sounding the alarm over a potential depression under President Trump

Universal Credit payments overhauled in major DWP change - are you affected?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Pensions Minister Liz Kendall are in the process of changing how Universal Credit is administered

Santander to slash interest rates across mortgage products this week - full list of changes
Major lenders, including Santander, are slashing interest rates across their line of mortgage products

Economy update: FTSE 100 soars as JD Vance hints at 'good chance' of UK-US trade deal in win for Brexit Britain
Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump had spooked the stock market but his Vice President latest suggestion led to a slight rebound

National Insurance to be overhauled as businesses face bigger 'tax on jobs' next month - full list of changes
The Chancellor outlined changes to National Insurance months ago but this tax overhaul will only begin in less than two weeks

Sky confirms 2,000 jobs at risk as customer services centres to be axed in blow to UK economy
The owner of Sky TV is reportedly making cuts to its customer service operations

Rachel Reeves could introduce 'tax raid on pension' in major U-turn ahead of Budget, economist warns
The Chancellor has promised no more tax rises for the time being but analysts are sounding the alarm that pensioners could be in the firing line

State pension triple lock future 'under scrutiny' as Britons at risk of 'retirement tax'
Under the triple lock, state pension payments are guaranteed to rise annually

Donald Trump tariffs: Rachel Reeves to avoid 'trade war escalation' but UK business face 25% tax hit
The Chancellor unveiled her plans for the economy during her Spring Statement

Nigel Farage and NatWest reach sttlement over debanking scandal
NatWest and the Reform UK leader have reportedly agreed to a settlement after the ongoing debanking scandal

Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement breakdown: What you need to know - from DWP reform to spending cuts
How will you be impacted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement?

DWP confirms 250,000 Britons to fall into poverty and lose £4,500 a year due to Labour benefit cuts
Labour is plotting drastic cuts to benefits, including Universal Credit and PIP, which were confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves this afternoon

HMRC clampdown confirmed as Rachel Reeves pledges to 'increase number of tax fraudsters charged by 20%'
Labour is investing more money into the HMRC to crack down on tax avoidance in Britain

Blow to Rachel Reeves as UK economy GDP forecast DOWNGRADED to 1% in damning OBR report
The OBR has updates its latest growth forecast for the UK economy based on the Chancellor's Spring Statement

Pension crisis as millions of workers 'losing out' to hidden fees on retirement savings
Research from InvestEngine is shining a light on how workers are losing extra retirement savings despite making pension contributions

Rachel Reeves fails to end 'stealth tax' in Spring Statement as taxpayers to pay hundreds more to HMRC
The decision of consecutive Governments to freeze tax allowance thresholds has been criticsed by analysts for contributing to fiscal drag

Universal Credit payments to be slashed as part of DWP overhaul, Spring Statement confirms
Rachel Reeves has confirmed Universal Credit payments will be overhauled under Liz Kendall's wider DWP plans

Santander to cut opening hours at 36 locations in half after bank branch closure announcement
Outside of bank branch closures, Santander is making other drastic changes to its business model

Inheritance tax rule should be 'reformed' as households 'squeezed by IHT penalty', Rachel Reeves told
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away

Rachel Reeves implored to end 'stealth tax' as Britons to lose £3,600 without action in 'fiscal drag grab'
Workers are getting pulled into higher tax brackets under fiscal drag as Rachel Reeves is urged to avoid extending the freeze on HMRC allowances

State pension means testing fears grow as Bank of England blames 'ageing population' for UK economy
The state pension is a universal benefit payment that has become increasingly expensive in recent years

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to secure 'competitive return' with 'top' 7.5% interest rate
Britons are being reminded to take advantage of high-interest savings deals before it's too late

Cost of living blow as average pint price to rise above £5 due to 'unfair' Rachel Reeves tax hike
The beer and pub industry is blaming the Chancellor's tax agenda for pint prices soaring

Rachel Reeves urged to scrap 'stealth tax' as one in seven Britons to be 'classed as higher earners'
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the fiscal drag on taxes with the Chancellor being called to take action

DWP benefit cut proposals making disabled people 'want to end their life', experts warn
DWP minister Liz Kendall has unveiled controversial changes to PIP - the primary disability benefit payment

Bank of England interest rate hold: What does it mean for your mortgage and savings?
The Bank of England's base remains at 4.5 per cent but how will this change mortgage and savings products going forward?

Donald Trump's trade war heats up as European Union DELAYS tariffs to 'continue talks' with White House
President Donald Trump has levied tariffs on allied countries which has sent shockwaves through the stock market

Blow to Donald Trump as interest rate cuts paused and US GDP growth DOWNGRADED amid 'uncertainty'
President Donald Trump's tariff agenda has raised concerns among investors and has forced the US central bank to take action

PIP disability benefit overhaul to leave Britons '£4,000 worse-off' as Labour unveils DWP reform
Labour is preparing to make drastic changes to PIP under its DWP reforms

Passport prices set to rise next month in major cost of living blow to Britons
The price for getting a new passport is set to rise next month under a new Home Office proposal

Banking hubs to be rolled out after Santander bank branch closures - full list of 19 new locations
Banking hubs are being rolled out across the UK in response to the ongoing trend of bank branch closures

Pension disaster looms as Rachel Reeves warned Britons' savings 'will not be enough for retirement'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her fiscal agenda next week during the Spring Budget

State pension crisis: 500,000 retirees to miss out on £470 triple lock boost - how to 'check eligibility'
State pension payment rates rise every year thanks to the triple lock but not every retiree will benefit

Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out scrapping 'stealth tax' as Britons 'pulled' into paying more to HMRC
The Prime Minister did not rule ending the freeze on income tax thresholds which is dragging workers into higher HMRC brackets

Reeves urged to raise tax allowance as pensioners and workers 'paying more without realising' to HMRC
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the impact of fiscal drag and how much people in tax to HMRC

Cash access alert: Businesses under fire for refusing physical payments as Britons lose 'fundamental right'
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the lack of sufficient cash access in Britain

DWP 'two-child' benefit cap to be axed for thousands but Universal Credit claimants could still 'lose out'
The Scottish Government is preparing to scrap the 'two-child' benefit cap on Universal Credit payments but economists are warning about potential consequences

State pension alert: Three groups of people to miss out on triple lock payment rate hike - will you lose out?
Under the state pension triple lock, payment rates rise every year by either the rate of inflation, average wages or 2.5 per cent; whichever is highest

PIP disability benefit payment freeze SCRAPPED as Labour backtracks on DWP overhaul plans
DWP minister Liz Kendall has previously pledged to overhaul the benefits system, including sickness payments such as PIP

State pension update: DWP unveils 'new way' Britons can get free £434 monthly payment boost
Attendance Allowance is one of the benefits available to state pensioners

Store closures alert: Major high street retailer at risk of shutting down 35 shops
Select Fashion is the next retailer at risk of closing multiple stores

DWP overhaul looms as Rachel Reeves demands Labour 'get a grip' over Universal Credit and PIP cuts
Labour is plotting dramatic reform to the DWP benefits system to get more people back into work

Bank branch closures: Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to shut down 37 sites in 2025 - full list
Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK with Lloyds Bank preparing to shut down dozens of sites

Martin Lewis calls on Britons to 'check' for state pension boost 'worth £10,000s' - are you eligible?
Britons only have a few weeks left to apply for National Insurance credits which could significantly bolster someone's state pension entitlement

State pension outrage as thousands of Britons demand Labour 'stop payments being taxed'
Older Britons are being pulled into higher tax brackets due to frozen allowances with peoples' state pension at risk of being charged by HMRC

Savings disaster: Rachel Reeves to push ahead with 'counter-intuitive' ISA reform as Brits face tax raid
The annual tax-free allowance attached to ISAs could be slashed from £20,000 to £4,000 under plans reportedly being drawn up by the Treasury

Recession alert: UK economy SHRINKS by 0.1% in surprise shock to Rachel Reeves before Spring Budget
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the economy's gross domestic product (GDP) is contracting

DWP offering £120k tax-free 'damage' payment for Britons 'damaged' by vaccines, including Covid -full list
Those made severely disabled by vaccines could be entitled to support from the DWP

DWP under fire as state pensioner forced to pay back £38k due to department's own Universal Credit error
Dozens of organisations are taking the DWP to ask over how it recovers Universal Credit overpayments from vulnerable Britons

Store closures crisis: Scores of Poundland shops at risk of shutting down amid 'potential sale'
Store closures are sweeping the UK with Poundland being the latest retailer potentially leaving Britain's high streets

Rachel Reeves DELAYS overhaul to ISAs after backlash to tax-free savings allowance cut
The Chancellor was thought to be exploring cutting the tax-free savings allowance

Tax crisis erupts as FIVE MILLION Britons paying higher rate due to HMRC 'policy'
New figures are revealing how the tax burden on workers has increased in recent years due to a controversial policy

State pension shortfall to hit millions as older Britons to miss out on £7,500 savings boost
Britons on the basic state pension receive a significant amount less than than those on the new, full payment

HMRC overhaul: Full list of five major tax changes for businesses in April
Businesses are preparing to pay more tax next month after changes rolled out by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Inheritance tax SLAMMED as 'unreasonably high' as families brace for 'further increases' from Rachel Reeves
During her Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves confirmed pension pots would be considered part of someone's estate when it comes to inheritance tax which has resulted in households taking action

State pension alert: Labour REFUSES to rule out overhaul to payments amid means-testing debate
Analysts are questioning the long-term viability of the state pension with Labour suggesting a review of the retirement benefit is needed

Donald Trump slaps UK with 25% tariffs despite Keir Starmer's pleas to not target British business
Donald Trump's tariff policy is finally starting to impact the UK's business community with the steel industry set to face an additional tax burden

Yorkshire Building Society launches new savings accounts with 'competitive' interest rates - full list
The building society is offering brand new Isa deals for those looking to protect their savings from the tax man

Domino's Pizza to open 50 new stores across UK after sales 'momentum'
The pizza chain is expanding to more locations across the country despite store closures becoming the norm in recent years

Recession fears continue as US stock market tumbles after Donald Trump refuses to rule out economic downturn
President Donald Trump's tariff trade war has investors betting on a recession in 2025

Best savings accounts of the week: Brits told to 'review and switch' to 8% interest rates deals - full list
British savers are being implored to take advantage of high savings interest rates while they still have the chance

DWP benefit cut breakdown: Full list of five major changes coming to Universal Credit and PIP
Labour is plotting £6billion worth in benefit cuts with Universal Credit and PIP being in the firing line

Energy bills could be slashed by £250 a year for households under new Labour pylon policy
Britons are looking for ways to bring down their energy bills with Labour offering some reprieve for families living near pylons

Savings crisis: Reeves under pressure from City lobbyists to cut Isa tax-free allowance from £20k to £4k
Savers have utilised the tax-free allowance linked to ISAs but the Chancellor could be introducing dramatic reform

Martin Lewis gives verdict on state pension MEANS-TESTING and shares how to boost savings by £13k
The host of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live shared his opinion on the future of the state pension and how people can bolster their retirement

DWP overhaul REVEALED: Labour plots £6bn in 'catastrophic' benefit cuts as PIP and Universal Credit slashed
DWP minister Liz Kendall has pledged to get Britain working again with drastic changes to Universal Credit and PIP

State pension alert: Britons told to prepare as HMRC tax code change to have 'big difference' on payments
Annual increases to the state pension will have an impact on how much older people pay tax, according to HMRC

HMRC issues warning to ANYONE with £3,500 in savings as Britons face tax bills ahead of deadline
The tax year ends on April 5 with savers being at risk of potentially being slapped with a levy from HMRC

Britons hit by 'stealth tax trap' charged at 62% due to 'punishing' HMRC system
Fiscal drag is pulling more taxpayers into a "punishing" 62 per cent tax raid, analysts claim

DWP launches 'intensive' overhaul to Jobcentres in reform of disability benefits
Labour ministers are floating benefit cuts and changes to Jobcentres in an effort to reduce Government spending

Donald Trump delays tariffs AGAIN as Canada trade war postponed
The US President is lifting part the imposition of tariffs until April 2

Tax disaster as millions of savers slapped with 'nasty' bills, Coventry Building Society warns
The building society is sounding the alarm over the impact of fiscal drag on the tax bills of savings account customers

Donald Trump DELAYS Mexico tariff war after crunch call as US market tumbles
The 47th President confirmed the decision on Truth Social

Store closures alert: Poundland up for sale amid 'challenging retail landscape' as hundreds of sites at risk
Store closures are sweeping the UK and could continue over the years to come following the recent Poundland announcement

Waspi update: State pension row continues as £130k raised for court review into Labour's compensation refusal
The Waspi campaign has lobbied for compensation for women impacted by historic changes to the state pension age

Yorkshire Building Society reveals how to boost savings by '£12k plus interest' with competitive account
The high street building society is promoting the benefits of its First Home Saver account

State pension payments to be hit by 'stealth tax raid' next year in blow to Britons: 'Wholly inappropriate!'
Fiscal drag could result in Britons paying on their state pension payments alone next year

DWP overhaul under Labour SLAMMED as disability benefit cut proposal poses 'significant risks'
It is understood Labour is preparing major cuts to disability benefits as part of the upcoming Spring Budget

Taxpayers 'saddled' with £45bn bill to pay off Royal Mail pension bill due to mismanagement
Royal Mail's pension scheme is understood to be costing taxpayers billions of pounds

Recession alert: Trump tariffs 'act of war' on global economy as US economy forecast to SHRINK
Economists are warning the US is on the path to recession in the wake of Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs

Nationwide Building Society to AXE £175 account switch bonus as customers have only weeks left
Many customers of Nationwide Building Society have taken advantage of the financial institution's account switch bonus

Trump confirms 25% tariffs to hit Canada and Mexico in just hours but trade war plummets US GDP
Research suggests Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy will hurt US taxpayers

Child Benefit payments to be overhauled next month in major HMRC change
Child Benefit is administered by HMRC and is worth up to £1,331 for the first child in a household

Bank branch closures in March 2025: Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites shutting down
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 19 branches in March 2025

Council tax alert: Labour proposal to raise rate to maximum amount REJECTED
Councils are attempting to raise tax revenue to pay for local services but these proposals are being voted down

Nationwide Building Society banking outage: Customers unable to access payments due to 'app down' error
Bank app outages have become the norm in recent months, with Nationwide Building Society being the latest financial institution to experience technical issues

European stock market PLUMMETS as Trump threatens to slap EU with 25% tariffs
The US President's tariff agenda is rocking the global economy

Former major bank chairman jailed for fraud after scamming £100k from pensioner
Former Co-Op Bank chairman Paul Flowers, 74, was sentenced today after admitting 18 counts of fraud worth nearly £100,000

Savers urged to switch to 'higher rates' as Yorkshire Building Society 'rewards' customers with £1bn boost
Savings interest rates continue to be "competitive" with Yorkshire Building Society

Pension Credit claims 'reach record numbers' after Winter Fuel Payment axe, DWP confirms
Pension Credit is a benefit payment administered by the DWP for older Britons on low income

State pension deadline 'fast approaching' as Britons urged to take action to boost retirement payments
Britons need 35 years of National Insurance credits under their belt to claim the full, new state pension

UK tax hike warning as Starmer admits 'difficult decisions' to come after defence pledge
Britons could face 'higher taxes' to meet the Prime Minister's defence spending targets

Bitcoin price PLUMMETS below £69k as crypto investors face stock market 'decline'
The crypto market is in crisis as Bitcoin's value has fallen by 20 per cent since President Donald Trump returned to the White House

Pension crisis looms as middle aged Britons 'at risk of retirement savings shortfall'
Generation X pension pots are the least prepared for retirement, according to new research

Rachel Reeves implored to take 'urgent action' as state pension in firing line of 'retirement tax'
State pension payment rates rise every year thanks to the triple lock but this could lead to Britons being slapped with a tax on their retirement income over the next couple of years

Energy price cap rises for third time in a row as Britons face increase higher than experts expected
Analysts had previously forecast Ofgem's price cap to rise by five per cent but the average energy bill is now expected to be more expensive

Store closures warning: ANOTHER retailer shuts locations ahead of Reeves's tax raid
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed National Insurance contributions will rise later this year in a blow to employers

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to 'review interest rates' as banks offer 8% deals
Savers are looking for the best interest rates in order to bolster their finances

State pension row reignites as Waspi women threaten Labour with legal action over £3k compensation rejection
Waspi women have campaigned for financial compensation following historic changes to the state pension age

Rachel Reeves's 'triple whammy' tax raid to lead to 'tsunami of closures' across UK pharmacies
Pharmacies across the country are sounding the alarm over the impact of the Chancellor's hike to National Insurance contributions

DWP tool could help Britons boost pension savings by up to £9k - what you need to know
People approaching retirement are being encouraged to keep track of their lost pension pots to bolster their savings

State pension payments face 'retirement tax' under Labour as pensioners urged to 'set aside a bit' of savings
Analysts are sounding the alarm over frozen tax allowances which could see people lose some of their state pension income

Nationwide Building Society unveils major mortgage overhaul - full list of interest rate changes
Mortgage lenders, including Nationwide, are beginning to slash interest rates

Rachel Reeves plots spending cuts to fund UK defence as Britons to pay more tax due to Trump abandoning Ukraine
European countries are being called to bolster defence spending by the Trump administration as the US President parrots pro-Russia misinformation

Gold prices surge as Trump tariff threats on economy spook investors: 'Increased uncertainty!'
Investors are looking for a "safe haven" for their money as Donald Trump prepares to hit global economy with tariffs

Universal Credit reform proposed as 3 million DWP claimants do not need to work: 'Potential being wasted!'
Work and Pensions Minister Liz Kendall has pledged reform to benefits, including Universal Credit, to get Britons back into work

Rachel Reeves floats ISA overhaul 'idea' as tax-free savings allowance could be CUT from £20k to £4k
Savers are able to deposit money into ISAs to protect their savings from tax while benefiting from high interest rates

Pension savings could be slashed by £500k due to 'poor management'
Analysts are revealing how Britons could see their pension savings cut significantly over their lifetime

Energy bills forecast to rise by 'soul destroying' 5% as Britons to be 'hit hard' by Ofgem price cap hike
Households have struggled with the cost of living crisis which ahs been exacerbated by soaring energy bills

Britons plot pension savings overhaul to avoid inheritance tax raid BUT 'individuals may be worse-off'
Inheritance tax is charged on estates valued above a certain threshold with pension pots set to become liable for the levy

Nationwide Building Society issues warning to millions of customers 'with two active direct debits'
Nationwide has issued an update over its £175 switch bonus

Best savings accounts of the week: 'Check if you are getting a raw deal' as savers missing out on 8% rates
Experts have compiled a list of the best savings accounts of the week with interest rates more than doubling inflation

Lloyds Bank announces major overhaul to popular account as customers to pay more
One of the country's biggest biggest banks is increase the monthly fee attached to a popular loyalty account

Trump tariffs to WIPE OUT £24bn from UK economy as Rachel Reeves faces crisis
Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs could have consequences for Britain's economy

State pension triple lock 'under scrutiny' from DWP as 'funding is a huge cost'
The state pension is guaranteed to rise every years thanks to the triple lock but for how much longer remains to be seen

Pension system 'not fit for purpose' as millions of Britons losing retirement savings
Analysts are calling for the Government to introduce reform to ensure small pension pots are consolidated and savings are not lost for good

Households eligible for £150 free cost of living voucher for supermarket shop - but only hours left to claim
Certain households could be eligible for a free £150 voucher to spend in supermarkets thanks to a DWP scheme

Yorkshire Building Society cuts mortgage rates for second time in a week - full list of changes
Mortgage lenders, including Yorkshire Building Society, are cutting interest rates in a boon for homebuyers

Mortgage rates 'starting to drop' to sub-4% as Santander and Barclays offer new deals: 'Swap to better rate!'
Mortgage rates are dropping below four per cent with Santander and Barclays leading the charge

'Economy is back in recession' despite GDP rate rise as Reeves dealt 'a tough hand'
If a country's GDP growth falls for two consecutive quarters, a country is found to be in a recession which Rachel Reeves has technically avoided

Economy alert: GDP in UK grows by 0.1% BUT Reeves's fiscal plans slammed as 'going nowhere at all'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to bolster GDP growth as part of her plan to "kickstart the economy"

Economy update: Britain to have 'third fastest-growing' GDP thanks to Reeves Budget BUT 'recovery is slow'
New analysis is breaking down how Rachel Reeves's fiscal policies will impact the UK economy in 2025

Pension disaster as British women face £89k savings shortfall ahead of retirement
New research from interactive investor is revealing the growing pension savings divide between the genders in Britain

Taxpayers to fork over extra £2bn pension uplift to 'gold-plated' civil servant schemes
Civil servants are in line for a pension boost next year, placing further pressure on the Treasury

Trump tariffs: Tax raid on aluminium and steel imports shocks stock market as 'negative impacts unavoidable'
Donald Trump is preparing to impose a sizable tariff on alumnium and steel imports in a move that is scaring investors

HMRC under fire for charging cancer book charity author £2,5000 tax bill
Liam Kippax donated sales from the book to Cavendish Cancer Care but HMRC is demanding tax on its profits

DWP minister slams benefit claimants for 'taking the mickey' as Labour plots overhaul to disability payments
A senior Labour minister has hit back at benefit claimants taking advantage of the welfare state

Store closures update: Homebase to shut down 33 sites this month in blow to economy - full list
Homebase is among retailers closing dozens of stores

Lidl announces plan to open nine new UK stores in February 2025 - full list of locations
Store closures are sweeping the UK but supermarkets like Lidl are committing to Britain's high streets and retail parks

'Stagflation' fears grow as UK inflation to hit 3.7% by summer: ''Bleak for Reeves!'
Currently, inflation is sitting at 2.5 per cent but could rise significantly amid economic turmoil

Santander to overhaul mortgage products and savings accounts after interest rate cut - full list of changes
High street banks, including Santander, are cutting interest rates linked to savings and mortgage products following the Bank of England base rate decision

Blow for Rachel Reeves as Bank of England DOWNGRADES growth forecast for UK economy despite interest rate cut
The Bank of England has halved its growth forecast for the UK economy in a concerning sign for Rachel Reeves

Bank of England confirms interest rate cut to LOWEST LEVEL in 18 months in boon for Britons
Following today's MPC meeting, the Bank of England policymakers have cut the base rate to 4.5 per cent

'Great news' for 629,000 homeowners as mortgage rates set to be cut 'immediately' by Bank of England
The Bank of England's decision to raise the base rate has impacted mortgage holders and prospective homebuyers

Interest rates set to be CUT in win for borrowers but Bank of England urged to be 'cautious'
The Bank of England's policymakers are predicted to cut interest rates to 4.5 per cent in a win for borrowers

Blow to Trump as US imports surge to record high amid backlash to tariff threat
Donald Trump's threat of taxing imports has backfired on the business community

Yorkshire Building Society 'expands' mortgage deal with £5,000 deposit to 'benefit' property buyers
First-time homebuyers are able to purchase a home of up to £500,000 with a £5,000 mortgage deposit thanks to Yorkshire Building Society

Nationwide Building Society scraps physical passbooks TODAY in blow to thousands of customers
Physical passbooks are often used by older bank customers but Nationwide Building Society is no longer offering the service to its customers

Tax alert: Thousands of savers at risk of 'significant' HMRC bill in 'upcoming months' due to rising interest
Britons may need to pay tax on interest earned from savings accounts if they cross the personal savings allowance

Blow to Rachel Reeves's plans for economy as UK GDP growth forecast DOWNGRADED
The UK economy's GDP growth has slipped from 1.5 per cent to one per cent, according to EY Item Club's latest

Interest rate cut from Bank of England 'sure bet' in win for mortgage holders despite inflation fears
Analysts are pricing in an interest rate cut from the Bank of England next week

Economy alert: Labour minister warns Trump tariffs could have 'really damaging impact' on global trade
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China of up to 25 per cent

Barclays customers attempt to withdraw £250 in 'free cash' from ATMs amid banking app outage
Barclays online banking and app services were hit by an IT outage over the weekend

State pensioners could be eligible for up to £8,880 in freebie benefits from DWP - full list of support
Pension Credit, council tax support and free TV licences are among the freebie benefits available to those of state pension age

Barclays banking app outage 'resolved' after nearly THREE DAYS as unpaid customers told to use food banks
Customers of Barclays have been unable to access their cash for multiple days due to an outage issue impacting the bank's app and online banking services

Starmer to use skewed 'American trade data' to prevent Britain being slapped with Trump tariffs
Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on other countries imports with the UK being potentially in the firing line

Pension disaster: Hedge funds bet on US stock market crash amid 'Trump uncertainty' in blow to savings
Pension savings could take a hit if the US market crashes, which is an outcome hedge funds are betting on happening amid "uncertainty" over the President's policies

Barclays banking app outage update: Customers STILL 'left without money' as IT issue continues for 24 hours
Customers of Barclays are still reporting issues when accessing online banking and app services with outage issues continuing into the weekend

Barclays banking app outage: Customers unable to check accounts 'leaving people penniless'
Customers of Barclays appear to be unable to check their bank accounts using the app and online banking services

Bank branch closures in February 2025: Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites shutting down
Bank branch closures are continuing throughout February 2025

DWP scandal as £1 in every £15 spent on Universal Credit and benefits lost to fraud or error: 'Unacceptable!'
MPs are calling on the DWP to 'improve defences' when it comes to tackling benefit fraudsters

Store closures for February 2025: Full list of WHSmith, Sainsbury's and Superdrug shops closing this month
Store closures are sweeping the nation with WHSmith and Superdrug being among the brands leaving Britain's high streets

Royal Mail to scrap deliveries and reduce services under 'reform' proposal
Regulator Ofcom has called on Royal Mail to scrap second class letter deliveries on Saturdays and reduce the service to be on alternate weekdays

Savings alert: 1.2 million Britons switched accounts to take advantage of 'generous offers' from banks
Some 1.2 million bank account switches took place last year, according to the Current Account Switch Service

Bank branch closures alert: Lloyds Banking Group confirms 136 locations to shut for good - full list
Dozens of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are set to close for good between May 2025 and March 2026

Cash access in danger as Labour to 'not compel' businesses to accept notes and coins: 'Slap in the face!'
Campaigners are calling on the Labour Government to protect cash access for millions of Britons

DWP benefit overhaul coming in just weeks as Rachel Reeves confirms crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined her plan to grow the economy during a speech in Oxfordshire earlier this morning

Gail's bakery chairman slams Rachel Reeves for tax raid as Labour 'don't understand business'
Employer National Insurance contributions and the National Living Wage have been raised by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a blow to businesses

Economy warning: 'Early sign' of inflation hit in the UK as food prices surge
Retailers are sounding the alarm over inflation-hiked food prices

State pension future in doubt as 1 in 5 Britons to be eligible for payments by 2032 amid population boom
Following today's population figures, the number of people on the state pension is expected to jump significantly

Economy alert: Global stock market loses $1trillion as tech giants 'spooked' by China 'AI challenger'
Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta are among the tech giants hemorrhaging money on the stock market as the US-China AI arms race heats up

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons 'need to be quick' as banks offer 'market-leading' 8% interest rates
Savings interest rates remain competitive in a boon for bank customers looking for a 'guaranteed return'

Millions of Britons risk SEVEN 'sneaky tax traps' of up to 60% on income, savings and investments - full list
Analysts are warning the British public about the impact of fiscal drag that could see taxpayers pay an effective rate of up to 60 per cent

Mortgage disaster as 1 in 10 Britons 'sacrificing savings' to meet interest rate-hiked repayments
Households are struggling to pay mortgage repayments as interest rates and the cost of living both remain high

Aldi to open nine new stores in 2025 as part of £650m investment - will your local area get a supermarket?
Despite store closures ramping up, supermarkets like Aldi are continuing to open locations across the UK

Savers warned 'loyalty does not pay' as major banks move to cut interest rates
Analysis from Moneyfactscompare is breaking down the state of the savings market in the UK

Labour 'considering bringing forward increases' to state pension age as analysts call for rise to 71
The state pension age is raised every couple of years but analysts are calling for its be hiked even higher as soon as possible

Pension savers missing out on £97k retirement boost in 'financial own goal' - how to claim
Analysis from interactive investor is breaking down the benefits of relief on bolstering pension savings

NatWest to close 53 bank branches this year in blow to millions of customers - full list of locations
Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK with NatWest set to shut down even more locations in 2025

Labour slammed for 'mass spying' on Britons' bank accounts as part of DWP benefit fraud clampdown plans
The DWP has pledged the "biggest crackdown in a generation" on benefit cheats but campaigners have issued a dire warning

HMRC set to hire 5,000 new inspectors in tax clampdown on 'working people on ordinary incomes'
Analysts claim HMRC faces "growing pressure" to generate more tax revenue for the country

Wetherspoons to open 13 pubs in the UK and plans openings in British-friendly holiday destinations - full list
Pub chain Wetherspoons has confirmed its ambition to open more pubs abroad on top of bringing more locations to the UK

Waspi women 'upset and angry' as Labour reject £3k state pension compensation DESPITE DWP 'maladministration'
Waspi campaigners have slammed the Government for not putting forward a compensation scheme for women impacted by planned increases to the state pension age

State pension crisis as Britons face £25,000 savings shortfall in retirement
Analysts are sounding the alarm that the state pension alone is not enough to enjoy a "comfortable" level of retirement

DWP to overhaul Universal Credit payments this year - three changes you need to know
DWP minister has promised to "deliver change" in the pending changes to Universal Credit

DWP launches 'biggest benefit fraud crackdown' as Labour unveils new controversial tough measure
DWP minister Liz Kendall has unveiled sweeping penalties on benefit fraudsters in a move that will save the Government billions of pounds

State pension win as Labour minister vows to keep triple lock after calling for payment rise to be scrapped
State pension payments are guaranteed to rise every year thanks to the triple lock

State pension in danger as triple lock 'won't be here in a generation', former minster warns
State pension payments are guaranteed to rise every year thanks to the triple lock

Store closures update: Homebase to shut down 13 locations this month - full list
Store closures are ramping up across the UK with Homebase to shut down multiple sites this month

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to lock in 'guaranteed return on cash' with 8% interest rates
Major banks and building societies, including Nationwide and NatWest, are offering competitive savings interest rates

FTSE 100 soars to record high in win for Reeves - as investors brace for Bank of England interest rate cut
The FTSE has reached a new record high following a turbulent time for the Chancellor

DWP alert: Labour hints benefits overhaul will be 'delivered' despite 'unlawful' High Court ruling
The Labour Government has hinted reforms to DWP disability benefits could still be on their way despite a recent High Court ruling

State pension triple lock 'should be scrapped' as payment rise 'unfair to younger people'', economists claim
The triple lock guarantees state pension payment rates rise every year

Pension savings 'in line of fire' for tax raid after Labour DWP overhaul: 'Pensions are under attack!'
Labour's new pensions minister has called for the removal of tax relief which could see older Britons pay more

DWP consultation into benefits overhaul 'unlawful' in blow to Rachel Reeves's savings 'reforms', High Court rules
A DWP consultation into reforming disability benefits has been declared "unlawful" by the courts which could impact the Government's saving plans

BP announces plan to cut 4,700 jobs in blow to the economy
The British company is cutting around five per cent of its workforce to boost returns for the business

Reeves under fire for 'subdued' GDP figures as UK economy only grows by 0.1 - 'Concerning!'
The UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November 2024, following confirmation that CPI inflation is coming down also

State pension crisis as Labour appoints DWP minster who called for triple lock to be 'replaced'
The state pension triple lock ensures payment rates for the DWP benefit rise every year

Britons urged to grab inflation-busting savings accounts or 'lose out' as ISA interest rates soar
Analysts are reminding savers that interest rates from banks and building societies remain competitive

DWP warning: Fears new AI rollout risks 'serious harm' for state pension recipients and benefit claimants
Keir Starmer has promised to roll out AI across Government departments, including the DWP, but analysts are concerned about the impact on state pensioners and benefit claimants

Bank branch closure update: Lloyds Banking Group to shut down 'huge' site in 'blow' to 500 workers
Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK but Lloyds Banking Group is also set to close one of its biggest offices in the North of England

Yorkshire Building Society launches new savings account with 'competitive return' ahead of interest rate cut
Savings accounts, including products offered by Yorkshire Building Society, continue to provide customers access to "competitive" interest rates

'Relief' for Rachel Reeves as FTSE 100 SURGES while borrowing costs plummet in boon for UK economy
The stock market has rallied following today's inflation figures in a much-needed win for the Chancellor

Inflation DROPS to 2.5% in win for Rachel Reeves amid market turmoil
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found the consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate dropped in the 12 months to December 2025

British pensioner loses £3k a year in retirement income after DWP 'failing', shocking report finds
The PHSO is highlighting the case of a British expat who saw their income significantly reduced after not being notified by changes to the DWP policy

Savers face 'inflationary pressures' amid interest rate changes ahead of Bank of England cut
Savings interest rates are fluctuating ahead of vital announcements from the Bank of England

Nationwide Building Society urges Britons to 'check' tax rules on savings interest as rates hit 6.5%
Britons can still access accounts with high savings interest rates but Nationwide Building Society is reminding customers of their potential tax liability

Starmer promises to make Britain 'AI superpower' as tech overhaul to deliver £47bn a year to economy
The Prime Minister confirmed the Government's plan to use AI to bolster the economy

Major supermarket hits back at Reeves over inheritance tax raid on farmers: 'We understand the anger!'
Inheritance tax will now be charged on the estates of farmers with supermarket giant Morrisons coming to the defence of the community

HMRC issues urgent tax warning to Britons earning £1,700 or more as 'significant' deadline weeks away
Analysts are calling on taxpayers to file their Self-Assessment reforms before the end of the month

Pension system overhaul under fire as Labour's 'biggest reforms in decades' could diminish savings
Reeves touted the "biggest reforms in decades" to pensions last year but analysts are questioning whether this will improve Britons' retirement savings

Blow to Reeves as confidence in UK economy plummets among 'bruised' business leaders
A survey of UK business leaders suggests Rachel Reeves has to do more to deliver for Britain's economy

Post Office cash withdrawals surge to record £1bn for first time but 100 branches to closure - full list here
For the first time in a single, Post Office cash withdrawals have exceeded £1billion despite dozens of branches being at risk of closure

DWP warning: Labour's plot to cut PIP and disability benefits will have 'disastrous consequences' for Britons
It is understood the Government is floating cutting benefits, including PIP and other disabled payments, offered by the DWP

Economy alert: Britain's 'working people' to get £600m boost in landmark China deal, Reeves claims
The Chancellor has promised the UK's latest agreement with China will 'boost economic growth'

New Look to close another store this month - with 90 more locations at risk of shutting down
Britain's high streets have seen thousands of store closures with New Look being the latest retailer to shut down one of its locations

DWP overhaul looms as 'high chance' Labour cuts disability benefits and PIP to tackle market anxiety
Number 10 is looking into cutting disability benefits provided by the DWP, including PIP, according to reports

State pension update: Britons demand Labour stop 'mean-testing' and start raising payments
Pensioners are urging Labour to hike state pension payments and stop means-testing DWP benefits for older Britons

Inflation set to rise AGAIN next week: What does it mean for savings, mortgage and interest rates?
Analysts are sharing their predictions for inflation, interest rates, mortgages and savings accounts in early 2025

Pension win as UK confidence in retirement future surges - but young Britons urged to improve saving habits
New research from PensionBee indicates older Britons are feeling more confident about their savings pots in retirement

State pension age rise to 68 could be 'brought forward' as part of DWP update
Analysts are warning that the state pension age could be raised sooner than expected

Borrowing costs surge AGAIN to highest level since Great Recession as Reeves faces 'damaging decision'
UK Government 10-year gilt yields jumped this morning to their highest level since the 2008 financial crash

'Bad news' for Reeves's economy plans as borrowing costs skyrocket to highest level since 1998
UK Government borrowing continues to 'surge' which is likely to place additional pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves

State pensioners to be hit with £2,427 payment shortfall in couple of months despite triple lock boost
The state pension is not enough for Britons to enjoy a "moderate" retirement standard, analysts claim

Best savings accounts of the week: Brits told to 'consider goals for 2025' as 8% interest rates on offer
Nationwide Building Society, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland are offering some of the best savings interest rates of the week

DWP pays £500m in state pension payments to dead people with no way of getting money back
The DWP is unable to recover millions of pounds in overpaid state pension and Pension Credit payments from the families

Reeves's National Insurance tax raid 'to cost businesses £2k more' for each employee
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed National Insurance contributions for employers would go up to 15 per cent later this year

Households could save more than £1,500 in debt interest payments: 'Doesn't take long!'
Britons are saddled with high interest rates on credit card payments following the holiday season

Nationwide Building Society urges struggling Britons to 'get in touch' as UK debt to reach new peak
The UK's debt problem is making household finances worse, according to Nationwide Building Society

Britons implored to 'maximise savings' via brand new account with 'competitive' interest rate
Savers have benefited from a period of high interest rates with easy access accounts also offering "competitive" returns

Yorkshire Building Society urges Britons with savings to 'avoid costly mistake' over interest rates
One of the country's biggest building societies has issued a warning to savers about losing thousands of pounds to low-interest accounts

Coventry Building Society COMPLETES takeover deal Co-Operative Bank - how are customers affected?
The Co-operative Bank has now become a subsidiary of Coventry Building Society but what does this mean for bank branches and mortgage/savings customers?

Store closures warning: 17,000 high street shops at risk 'due to Reeves's National Insurance tax hike'
The Centre for Retail Research forecasts 17,350 store closures over the next year

Energy bill update: Ofgem price cap to RISE by 3% AGAIN in spring as millions to pay more: 'Disappointing!'
Cornwall Insights predicts Ofgem's price cap will increase again in spring 2025 which means energy bills will go up for millions of families

DWP alert: Major overhaul to PIP in 2025 - full breakdown of disability benefit changes
Disability benefit claimants of DWP payments, such as PIP, are being urged to be aware of coming changes

State pension payments to hit nearly £12k in 2025 - but Britons still face £3k retirement savings shortfall
State pension payments rise every year under the triple lock but recent analysis suggests this may not be enough for millions

Eight tax changes coming in 2025 and beyond: What you need to know about National Insurance, IHT and more
From National Insurance to inheritance tax, taxpayers are bracing themselves for big changes in the New Year and in years to come

Pension savings could be 'reduced' under Labour proposal to raise wages
A rumoured pension policy change could award civil servants with a significant wage boost but retirement savings may be at risk

Energy bills alert: Britons have ONE DAY LEFT to take smart meter reading or risk paying more
Analysts are urging households to take action before Ofgem raises the energy price cap

Britons urged to 'up pension contributions' as inheritance tax raid looms: 'Build your retirement fund!'
The Chancellor is making big changes to inheritance tax which could impact your pension savings

DWP shake-up to overhaul Universal Credit payments next week - how are you affected?
Universal Credit claimants are being reminded of changes to payment dates by the DWP

State pensioners eligible for £150 one-off payment in January 2025 - who can claim?
The Warm Home Discount offers financial aid to pensioners but only ones who meet the eligibility criteria

DWP and HMRC discounts could save families thousands of pounds over Christmas - full list of benefits
The DWP and HMRC are providing a wealth of benefits to Britons over Christmas which could mean sizeable savings for households

Santander issues scam warning as customers loses £1,700 to WhatsApp fraudsters over Christmas
One of the country's biggest banks has issued a scam warning ahead of Christmas

'Scrooge' Reeves's National Insurance hike to 'snatch' 45% of Britons' donations in tax raid, charities claim
The National Insurance rate for employers will rise to 15 per cent in a tax raid confirmed by the Chancellor

Pension pots could be slashed by £300,000 due to 'significant' life choice - how to protect your retirement
Britons are being warned about the consequences their decisions have on pension savings

Nationwide Building Society 'in position' to offer free £100 cash bonus in 2025 - are you eligible?
Banks and building societies, including Nationwide, are offering cash incentive deals to their savings and mortgage customes

'Grocery tax' to hike Britons' shopping bills by £56 in Labour net zero 'inflation boost'
Labour's 'grocery tax' will raise shopping bills and contribute to inflation, new analysis claims

DWP urgent warning: Pensioners applying for Winter Fuel Payments targeted with 'scam text messages'
Scammers are understood to be targeting people with fraudulent information regarding Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Allowance

Homebuyers 'unware of' £5,000 hidden charge ahead of stamp duty rise - full list of costs here
Property expert Phil Spencer is giving advice to homebuyers ahead of the stamp duty raid next year

Inheritance tax alert: Britons slapped with £5.7bn bill with pensioners to pay more under Reeves's future raid
Households are being hit by inheritance tax more than ever before

Winter Fuel Payment warning: Pensioners have hours left to apply for £300 energy bill support - how to claim
The Chancellor means-tested the Winter Fuel Allowance earlier this year with pensioners having one last chance to get the energy bill benefit

Lloyds Banking Group to close 102 branches in 2025 - list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland closures
Some 6,000 bank closures have taken place in the UK with Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches disappearing from the high street

'Tax trap' could slap workers with 60% charge on savings interest - how to avoid
Analysts are sounding the alarm over a little-known "tax trap" which could see returns from savings interest and dividends slashed

Martin Lewis issues warning as pensioners to be 'hardest hit' by Winter Fuel Payment changes
The Money Saving Expert's website is reminding pensioners to "call" when checking their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment

Waspi women slam Starmer for spreading 'dangerous misinformation' over state pension age changes
Labour is not introducing a compensation package for women impacted by changes to the state pension age despite protests from Waspi campaigners

Zizzi and Ask Italian owner to open multiple restaurants DESPITE looming Labour National Insurance tax raid
Azzuri Group, the owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian, will open more restaurants in the face of rising tax costs

Yorkshire Building Society warning: Savers called to act as £360bn cash boost left 'in low-interest accounts'
Yorkshire Building Society is suggesting bank customers switch to high interest rate savings accounts following today's inflation rise

Store closures alert: Major retailer to shut down shops due to Reeves's National Insurance raid
Shoe Zone has announced store closure plans in the wake of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax plans

Inflation increases AGAIN to hit 8 month high in huge blow to Rachel Reeves
The CPI rate has jumped to 2.6 per cent for the 12 months to November in a move that could raise interest rates

Pensions tax raid on inheritance could slap Britons with 91% charge BUT millions 'completely unaware'
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who pass away with Rachel Reeves recently changing the charge's rules when it comes to pensions

Labour's net zero agenda 'only way to get energy bills down', Ed Miliband claims
The former Labour leader claims clean energy policies will help families with the rising cost of living

Council tax warning: Household finances to be hammered in Labour's £330m raid
Labour is hoping to boost police funding with its latest tax hike

Waspi EXPOSES Labour pension minister for past support after £3k payout rejected: 'You promised!'
Campaigners have fought for years to address a historic state pension injustice which has impacted millions of women

State pension update: 'NO COMPENSATION' for Waspi women as Labour ignores £3,000 payout proposal
Waspi women have campaigned for compensation after DWP "maladministration" lead to a historic state pension injustice

State pension alert: Confirmed AGE RISE ignites calls to reform Universal Credit to 'alleviate poverty'
The state pension age is due to increase from 66 to 68 in the next few years with economists calling for an overhaul to the benefit system ahead of this hike

Winter Fuel Payment means-testing slammed as older Britons struggle with 'complicated' Pension Credit rules
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed Winter Fuel Payments would become means-tested earlier this year in a blow to pension incomes

DWP to overhaul Universal Credit, state pension and PIP payment dates over Christmas - full list of benefit
The DWP is reminding Universal Credit, PIP and state pension claimants of potential changes to when they will be paid this Christmas

Pensioner slams Reeves for 'stealing retirement' after £640k inheritance tax bill: ''Unjust!'
Rachel Reeves confirmed drastic changes to inheritance tax earlier this year with pensions now being considered liable for the levy

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers told to 'be vigilant' before 'market-leading' 8% interest rates cut
Virgin Money, Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money are among the financial institutions offering 'market-leading' interest rates on savings accounts for bank customers

'Labour grinch!' Reeves accused of 'stealing Christmas' as businesses cancel festive parties after tax raid
In her Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves confirmed National Insurance would rise in a tax raid on business which is having a surprising impact on work Christmas parties

Council tax set to increase by 'devastating' 25% as local authorities face bankruptcy
Councils are usually forbidden from raising tax by more than five per cent a year without special permission

Recession warning as UK economy SHRINKS in blow to Reeves's fiscal agenda
A recession is defined as happening when a country's economy experiences two quarters of negative growth consecutively

Pension win as BIG rule to boost retirement savings for 16 million Britons - how will you be affected?
The FCA has outlined plans which could see millions of pension savers bolster their retirement funds

Post Office branches to be 'strengthened' under Labour banking plans BUT 115 locations at risk of closure
Last month, the Post Office earmarked more than 100 of its branches for potential closure

Farmers unable to escape Labour's inheritance tax raid despite HMRC loophole for super rich
Earlier this year, Rachel Reeves confirmed Labour's plan to scrap agricultural relief linked to inheritance tax for farmers

Martin Lewis slams '£388 poll tax on energy bills' as Ofgem pledges to tackle 'unfair' tariffs
The energy regulator is clamping down on expensive tariffs but the Money Saving Expert believes more needs to be done

Child Benefit alert: HMRC calls parents to claim £1,331 a year 'for Christmas' but payments could be delayed
Households are being reminded to apply for Child Benefit 'as soon as possible' by the tax authority

Rent in UK soars by £240 more per month since Covid in cost of living blow, shocking research finds
The cost of living crisis continues for millions as hiked mortgage costs, resulting from raised interest rates, have been passed to those renting

Death tax raid to slap 40% HMRC charge on 600,000 landlords: 'Ticking timebomb!'
Landlords are among the many groups to be hit with an inheritance tax charge in the years to come

Pension crisis as 850,000 Britons missing out up £10k a year in DWP support - how to claim
Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older Britons which is administered by the DWP

State pension age rise alert: Reeves to pocket extra £6bn a year from confirmed increase
The state pension is currently planned to rise from 66 to 67 sometime between 2026 and 2028

Pension disaster looms as Reeves urged to 'take action' over retirement savings 'timebomb'
Experts are warning the public about the pending pensions "timebomb"

HMRC issues Christmas tax warning as Self-Assessment deadline only one month away: 'Support is available!'
Self-Assessment HMRC customers need to pay any owed tax in the New Year

Christmas dinner costs surge by inflation-busting 6.5% - full list of most expensive items
Despite inflation falling, families are being warned Christmas dinners will continue to be expensive this year

Digital IDs under fire as cash campaigners fear 'total Government control of peoples finances'
Britons are concerned about the proposed digital ID and what it means for banking going forward

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons urged to swap to 8% interest rates if bank 'loyalty not rewarded'
Nationwide and NatWest are among the banks offering the best savings interest rates this week

Nationwide Building Society unveils exact date customers will get free £100 bonus - but who is eligible?
High street banks and building societies, including Nationwide, are offering enticing deals to customers

Recession alert: Trump tariffs to plunge 'global economies' into financial crisis, shocking report warns
A recession is defined as happening to a nation's economy when it experiences two quarters of consecutive negative growth

Labour 'challenged to end' DWP two-child benefit cap on Universal Credit as Scotland moves to abolish policy
Households are restricted on how much they can claim from Universal Credit under the DWP's cap on benefits

State pension warning: Britons hit with 'wake up call' over retirement future amid payment means-testing fears
There is a growing concern the state pension could be means-tested despite research suggesting Britons 'underestimate' the benefit's necessity

Winter Fuel Payment axe pushes pensioners to skip meals as older Britons wait 12 weeks for Pension Credit
Pensioners in receipt of Pension Credit are able to claim up to £300 in energy bill support

Post Office branch closures 'out-on-out war' on Britain's access to cash: 'Catastrophic!'
Campaigners are calling on the Post Office to not go through with potential branch closures amid concerns about access to cash services

TV licence fee could be SCRAPPED as 'honest conversation' into future of BBC funding begins
As it stands, the TV licence fee costs £169.50 per year, equivalent to just over £14 monthly

Pension win as 100,000 older Britons to get £29 weekly retirement income boost after 'decades-long injustice'
Former miners are in line for a significant pension boost after a "historic injustice"

Nando's confirms plan to add 14 new restaurants to 2024 UK expansion - full list of openings so far
In its latest financial report, Nando's saw a noticeable lift in sales which is expected to help its expansion goals

Inheritance tax raid on pensions could see Britons pay 91% 'triple whammy' charge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that pensions pots will become liable to pay inheritance tax in only a few years time

New Winter Fuel Payment benefit introduced for some pensioners after Starmer hit by Labour revolt
The Scottish Government is introducing a new alternative to the newly means-tested Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payment update: Pension Credit claims soar but 'more than half unsuccessful' in energy bill blow
Pension Credit is now a gateway benefit to the Government's Winter Fuel Payment following Labour's decision to means-test the up to £300 in energy bill support

Nationwide Building Society fee hike sees customers charged £50 more per year to access cash in bank account
Nationwide's FlexPlus account is one of the building society's most popular products but it comes with a fee attached

Pension disaster as Britons could lose 'tens of thousands in retirement savings'
The Government has unveiled major reforms to public sector pension funds but new analysis suggest private sector savings are underperforming

Budget tax hikes to 'hit growth' in blow to UK economy, business leaders warn
The Chancellor's tax reforms are causing concern among the UK's business community

Tax raid on businesses could have 'ripple effect' as Britons risk losing £5,000 in pension savings
The Chancellor's pending changes to National Insurance could have an impact on carers' pensions

State pension means-testing 'on the cards' after Reeves's cut to Winter Fuel Payments
Campaigners are concerned that the state pension could become means-tested, similar to the Winter Fuel Payment

DWP to overhaul Jobcentres as part of 'biggest reforms in a generation'
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will put forward legislation to reform the DWP and Jobcentres in the Government's 'Get Britain Working' White Papper

Starmer pledges 'crack down' on benefits Britain as 'bulging' DWP bill skyrockets to £137billion
Labour is taking a tough stance on benefits cheats with major reforms just around the corner, the Prime Minister has claimed

Recession warning: Rachel Reeves's Budget tax raids likely to see UK economy 'contract'
A recession occurs when a country's economy experiences two consecutive quarters of negative growth

'Freeze energy bills!' Reeves faces ultimatum amid 'diasstrous' cuts to Winter Fuel Payments
The typical energy bill for families on a variable rate tariff will increase to £1,738 a year between January and March 2025

DWP benefit payment rate boost: How much will the state pension, Universal Credit and PIP be in 2025?
State pensioners and other benefit claimants will be awarded a payment rate boost in spring next year

State pension alert: Petition demands Waspi compensation as 'one affected woman dies every 13 minutes'
The Waspi campaign has been fighting for years on behalf of women impacted by changes to the state pension

Labour's proposed U-turn on inheritance tax raid slammed by farmers: 'Better options on the table!'
Inheritance tax is a levy charged on the estates of people who have passed away with farmers having previously enjoyed an exemption from this charge

Tesco Clubcard update: Customers could get up to £100 in savings with Christmas 'challenge' - how to claim
Thousands of shoppers take advantage of Tesco's Clubcard scheme every year as Christmas approaches

Martin Lewis divulges 'simple tip' to bring down energy bills after Ofgem price cap rise
Households are looking for energy bill advice following news that prices will go up once again in January

Ofgem confirms energy price cap to rise to £1,7308 a year as bills to be '50% higher than pre-crisis levels'
Energy bills for households with average usage are expected to go up in early 2025

Inheritance tax raid on farmers explained: Who is affected and how much will they pay?
The Chancellor confirmed sweeping changes in her Autumn Budget but why are famers upset over the tax reforms?

State pension age rise to 68 to push dying Britons 'into poverty', Marie Curie research finds
Marie Curie is calling on the Government to change existing state pension rules for people who are dying

PayPal down as thousands of customers left unable to access accounts - are you entitled to compensation?
Customers have taken to social media to complain about PayPal's outage

Pension system overhaul secretly scrapped by Labour in 'pot for life' U-turn
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt previously unveiled his plan for a "pot for life" which could help people keep track of pensions

Homebuyers face 'hefty increase' as stamp duty to jump by 110%, Coventry Building Society warns
Stamp duty is a tax imposed on people who buy houses, flats and other land and buildings over a certain price in the UK

UK inflation to SURPASS 3% next year as interest rates to 'stay elevated for longer'
Inflation rose for the first time in months in October 2024 with analysts warning further hikes to the CPI rate are on their way

Post Office branch closures: Calls to 'expand the network' as 115 sites at risk of shutting down - full list
More than 100 Post Office branches have been earmarked for closure but policymakers are fighting back

Energy price cap to increase in New Year in cost of living blow to Britons
Households are being urged to take action as energy bills are expected to continue to rise going into 2025

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons 'urged to act with haste' and 'lock in' 8% deals as rates slashed
Banks are starting to cut interest rates with experts calling on Britons to take advantage of competitive savings accounts while they have the chance

EDF customers could save £2,500 as heat pump deal offering 'substantial discount' on energy bills
Energy suppliers, such as EDF, are offering deals to help families with soaring energy bills

Store closures update: Co-operative and WHSmith to shut down multiple locations - full list
Retailers are closing down stores across the UK with WHSmith and the Co-op preparing to shut down sites in the months ahead

Inheritance tax raid to hit pensions pots - Six ways to protect your retirement from Reeves's IHT hike
Inheritance tax is a 40 per cent charge on the estates of individuals who have passed away if their money, possessions and property are valued above £325,000

Energy bill nightmare as Ofgem price cap now forecast to RISE in 2025: 'Disappointing!'
The cost of living crisis looks set to continue into the New Year with the latest predictions for the Ofgem energy price cap

DWP overhaul could see thousands of young people lose Universal Credit and PIP: 'Biggest reforms in a generation!'
Young claimants of Universal Credit and PIP could lose benefit payments under likely DWP reforms

Savers urged to 'move money' as high street banks interest rates 'lag behind', landmark research finds
Savings interest rates have soared to historic highs in recent years but some major banks are not passing these hikes to customers, new research claims

Rachel Reeves unveils pension system overhaul: What is being changed and how will you be affected?
The Chancellor's Mansion House address confirmed rumoured changes to the pension system in an attempt to improve economic growth

Mortgage disaster as Barclays and NatWest scrap sub-4% mortgage rates
High street banks are slowly making changes to their mortgage offerings as the Bank of England slashes interest rates

UK economy grew by 0.1% but sees 'disappointing drop' in Budget uncertainty
Analysts claim the latest economy statistics reflects uncertainty ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeve's Autumn Budget

Pint prices to rise after 'regressive' National Insurance tax raid, pub group warns
In her Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves confirmed that National Insurance contributions will cost more for businesses with pubs being in the firing line

Council tax bills to shoot up by over £100 in just months, No10 admits - despite Starmer's silence in PMQs
Households are concerned about another potential tax raid from the Chancellor which the Prime Minister has failed to rule out

EDF launches 'cheapest energy tariff' as Ofgem price forecast to rise
Britons are looking to secure cheaper energy bills with EDF bringing forward a new deal

Store closures alert: Homebase on brink of collapse as 130 shops at risk of shutting down
UK high streets have been hit hard by store closures with Homebase being the latest retailer to close sites

Waspi update: Labour confirms 'review' into nearly £3,000 state pension compensation for millions
The PHSO's report found that women impacted by historic changes to the state pension age could be entitled to compensation

Post Office confirms closure of 115 branches across UK - full list of areas affected
Britons have been forced to contend with bank branch closures but the Post Office is also now set to shut down locations

Savers urged to 'lock in' high interest accounts as rates plummet: 'Act with haste!'
The Bank of England has started slashing interest rates in a blow to savers

Crypto investors face 24% capital gains tax charge despite Bitcoin rally: 'Watch out!'
Capital gains tax rates has been hiked which could impact crypto enthusiasts who are celebrating the latest Bitcoin rally

Pensioners to be slapped with inflation-busting price hike to railcards: 'Highest since 1970s!'
Older people are still struggling with the cost of living, resulting from a period of high inflation, with train travel to become more expensive for many in 2025

Cadbury chocolate fingers sell for €55 in France as customers feel 'betrayed'
French customers are being forced to pay a small fortune to purchase the "beloved" Cadbury product

Best savings account of the week: Savers implored to take advantage of 8% interest rates
Bank customers have been awarded with high savings interest rates in recent years

Savings warning: Britons urged to take action as bank customers losing billions in stealth tax raid
Analysts are sounding the alarm over the tax raid on savings accounts

Argos to close nine more stores in blow to British shoppers
Store closures are sweeping the UK's high streets with Argos being the latest casualty

Winter Fuel Payment update: Pensioners urged to look out for 'change in eligibility' letter from DWP
Older Britons now need to claim Pension Credit in order to receive any of the Winter Fuel Allowance

Premium Bonds 'hotspots' revealed: Full list of counties with best odds of winning prize
Premium Bonds holders are enrolled into a monthly prize draw which awards winners with cash prizes

Britons face 67% 'death tax' in Reeves's inheritance tax clampdown on pensions
Rachel Reeves confirmed inherited pensions will be subject to inheritance tax which could see families lose cash to HMRC

Help to Save EXTENDED for two more years as Universal Credit claimants could get £1,200 windfall
Universal Credit could get a £1,200 savings boost thanks to the Government scheme

Budget 2024 tax calculator: How much will you pay after Rachel Reeves's announcement
The Chancellor has finally shared details of Labour's first Budget but how will you be affected?

Martin Lewis unveils child benefit reform in Budget 'no one spotted' as thousands to lose relief
The Money Saving Expert highlighted a development to the high-income child benefit charge which were not outlined in Rachel Reeves's speech

State pension 'guaranteed' to be taxed in two years - damming Budget analysis
The state pension is at risk of exceeding the tax-free allowance by 2027, Steve Webb claims

Stamp duty hike on landlords to be imposed in just HOURS, Rachel Reeves announces
Landlords are likely to be hit under the Chancellor's reforms to stamp duty

Capital gains tax rate raised to 24% in Budget shock for investors
Rumours of a capital gains tax raid were confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her fiscal statement

National Insurance to RISE next year for employers
Ahead of the Budget, many analysts speculated a National Insurance raid would be launched by the Chancellor

State pension will rise by £475 under triple lock, Reeves confirms
The state pension triple lock is remaining in place, the Chancellor has announced

Reeves pledges to 'crackdown on benefits fraudsters' in DWP overhaul
Universal Credit fraudsters are being targeted as part of the Chancellor's Budget

'I can't afford to heat my home!' Widow, 76, slams Labour over Winter Fuel Payment cut
Rachel Reeves's decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments has received backlash from pensioners

Savers urged to 'be aware' as stealth tax raid could target millions in Budget
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering continuing the ongoing freeze on tax allowance rates for another two years in a blow to savers

Lidl to open 10 new stores before Christmas in 'big expansion' - will your area get a supermarket?
Lidl has announced plans to open 10 new stores across the UK before Christmas. This expansion from the German supermarket chain is set to create approximately 400 jobs and reach thousands more households.

Labour's National Insurance overhaul could make workers £3,000 worse-off, bombshell research claims
Reports suggest the Chancellor is considering raising taxes on employer National Insurance contributions which could impact the take-home pay of workers

Homebase to close 11 stores before end of the year - full list of sites shutting down
Store closures are ramping up with Homebase being the latest retailer to shut down sites

Britons risk 'death tax on pensions' as inheritance raid looms ahead of Budget
Tax-free relief on pension withdrawals and inheritance tax could be targeted by Rachel Reeves in the upcoming Budget

State pension means-testing 'big fear' for Britons - How to 'secure a retirement income'
As it stands, every Briton is entitled to the state pension once they reach 66 but for how much longer remains to be seen

Reeves admits plans to bend rules as Labour plots £50bn borrowing spree in tax-hiking Budget
Ahead of October 30's Budget, the Chancellor is giving insight into how Labour is planning to implement its spending plans

Households could lose £16,500 under Rachel Reeves's 'stealth tax raid'
Britons could lose thousands of pounds under a rumoured stealth tax raid being drawn up by the Labour Chancellor

Pension horror as 500,000 retirees trapped paying £766 a month in mortgage payments
Retirees have been hit hard by the cost of living crisis with rising interest rates pushing up mortgage payments

Winter Fuel Payment update: Millions could be paid to EU residents as British pensioners 'live in cold homes'
The Chancellor's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment has pensioners outraged

Premium Bonds warning: Savers 'can't count on' NS&I product after rate cut
Changes to Premium Bonds could affect the returns customers get back from the NS&I; customers, according to analysts

State pension age increase could be raised to 71 in proposal - 'biggest fear' ahead of Budget
Britons are sharing their financial concerns before Rachel Reeve's announcement with pensions remaining an issue

Rachel Reeves' pension tax raid rumours hit 'boiling point'
The Chancellor is expected to outline Labour's fiscal agenda on October 30 with many expecting pensions could become more liable to the tax man

Poundland to close ALL 800 stores for two days this year
Major stores, including Poundland, are revealing their opening hours over the holiday season

NatWest launches free £180 cash offer for account switchers - but only for a 'limited time'
Banks, including NatWest, are launching free cash incentives to encourage new customers to sign up

Inheritance tax raid: 'Baby boomers' at risk of paying more in stealth IHT rate hike
Frozen tax thresholds are causing Britons to pay more in inheritance tax, based on new figures

'Retirement tax' to hit extra ONE MILLION pensioners by 2030, bombshell research finds
Rumours are circulating Rachel Reeves could extend the current freeze on tax thresholds which could impact peoples' pension income

Pension 'betrayal' as Labour accused of excluding ex-miners from £2.3billion savings pot
Ex-miners are criticising Labour after thousands of workers found themselves unable to access pension savings

Saving warning: Interest rates fall to 'lowest levels in over a year' in blow to savers
Bank customers have benefited from a period of high savings interest rates but this era appears to be coming to an end

State pension falls £20,000 short of 'moderate retirement standard'
Experts are warning that the state pension may not be going far enough to sustain people's retirement goals

Capital gains tax raid: Labour accused of turning UK into 'anti-growth' economy
Rumours are circulating that Rachel Reeves is considering reform to capital gains tax but analysts are questioning how this will impact the UK economy

DWP update: Exact amount benefits could rise by REVEALED - how much will Universal Credit & PIP be?
Universal Credit, Carer's Allowance and PIP are expected to be awarded a rate hike next year

Coventry Building Society launches 'great value' savings account with 6% interest rate
Savings interest rates continue to remain competitive for Britons

Pension boost could be 'refused' under National Insurance hike
Analysts are breaking down the potential impact of raising National Insurance on workers' pensions

Labour's tax 'raid' to cost economy £6.5billion: 'Ditch the plans!'
Changes to non-dom tax rules could cost the economy billions of pounds, a leading think tank has claimed

Pension savers could be slapped with 'whole host of taxes' ahead of Reeves Budget
Finance experts are warning of the potential tax consequences when it comes to pension withdrawals

Interest rate cut from Bank of England 'nailed in' after inflation drop
Economists are calling for interest rates to be slashed by 0.5 per cent in response to today's inflation figures

State pensioners protest Winter Fuel Payment axe at Downing Street: 'I only have a small income!'
Some 10 million pensioners are expecting to lose the Winter Fuel Allowance following Rachel Reeves's decision to means-test the energy bill benefit

Inflation update: CPI rate falls below 2% for first time in three years
CPI inflation rate has fallen once again which could signal interest rate cuts in the future

Council tax raid: Calls to DOUBLE TAX to meet Labour's housing targets
Households across the country are at risk of being targeted in a council tax raid if Labour's housing targets are to be met, according to new research.Town halls are sounding the alarm that the new Government's goal to build more affordable housing may not be achievable without a 10 per cent tax hik...

State pension future in doubt as triple lock to 'cost unwelcome £100million' next year
Revised wage figures could result in the state pension costing the Government more in 2024

Keir Starmer drops BIGGEST HINT National Insurance will rise for millions despite tax pledge
Employers are preparing to pay more in National Insurance following this month's Budget

Unemployment rate falls to 4% - but claims for DWP jobless benefits INCREASE
Britain's economy is showing further signs of recovery following the publication of the latest unemployment figures

Reeves to overhaul tax system as part of new National Wealth Fund: 'Significant milestone for economy!'
Labour outlined more of its plans for the economy and taxes during today's International Investment Summit

Best savings accounts of the week: Brits 'should make effort to review' deal as 8% interest rates on offer
Savings interest rates continue to be high despite the Bank of England's recent cut

State pension alert: Brits don't believe payments 'will be enough' for retirement
Questions are being raised over the long-term viability of the state pension among future retirees

UK's 'hidden scamdemic' is defrauding Britons by £400million a year, research shows
Analysts are calling on the Government to do more to protect households from scams

Tax warning: Business leaders slam feared National Insurance rate hike - 'Harder to employ people!'
Speculation is rife that Labour will hike National Insurance on employers

Post Office urged Britons to 'redeem' £3million in energy bill vouchers - how to claim £150 boost
Households can get a £150 concession

Stores closures update: Boots, Tesco and Cineworld shutting down sites - full list
Store closures are ramping up across the UK

National Insurance disaster as Labour U-TURNS on pledge to not raise tax on 'working people'
Rumours are circulating that Labour will launch a tax raid on employers by raising National Insurance contributions

State pension age could rise to 71 under proposal but hike may' increase poverty rate'
Questions over state pension affordability have resulted in a debate about raising the age threshold

State pension boost available for millions of Britons but 'deadline' looms - what you need to know
People approaching retirement could bolster their pension income through National Insurance contributions

Winter Fuel Payment alert: DWP issues warning as 880,000 pensioners to 'miss out' on energy bill support
The Government is urging older Britons to check whether they qualify for Pension Credit in order to access the Winter Fuel Payment

Inheritance tax 'crackdown' in Budget could slash HMRC relief: 'More difficult for families!'
Inheritance tax is paid on the estates who have passed away

Pension savers could lose 25% tax-free withdrawals under 'deeply unpopular' proposal
Pension tax relief could be on the chopping block in the upcoming Budget

National Insurance alert as Reeves DODGES question over tax hike on millions
Rachel Reeves is under scrutiny over Labour's tax agenda as Budget day looms

Pension tax raid could 'tarnish' mortgage-free retirement for millions
Rachel Reeves upcoming Budget is rumoured to include reform to existing pension tax relief

Reeves faces raising taxes by £25billion to plug 'black hole' in public finances
Tax rises could be implemented to pay for Labour's spending plans, according to a leading think tank

Universal Credit warning: Britons told 'don't delay' as DWP deadline approaches
DWP benefit claimants are being moved onto Universal Credit and being sent migration notices

Investors PANIC as Rachel Reeves' Budget could repeat 'Truss era market chaos'
The Chancellor will announce the Government's tax plans during the Autumn

Fears grow over National Insurance as Starmer REFUSES to rule out tax hikes
The Prime Minister sidestepped the question over cutting National Insurance contributions for employers

Post Office 'under discussion' to cut two-thirds of jobs as branches in jeopardy
Dozens of Post Office branches could be in danger if job cuts are implemented

EDF pledges £29m in energy bill support after Winter Fuel Payment axe - what you need to know
Energy suppliers are stepping up to help consumers with bills after the Winter Fuel Payments

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons told to 'grab competitive' 8% interest rates
Savings interest rates remain competitive for bank customers despite recent cuts from the Bank of England

'State pension needs to be means-tested' as triple lock viability questioned
A proposal to means-test the state pension is being floated by financial advisors

'No Winter Fuel Payment cuts!' Pensioners protest Labour axing £300 energy bill support
The Winter Fuel Payment is being means-tested which has provoked widespread backlash from Labour detractors

Pension savers 'terrified' 25% tax-free relief to be scrapped in Budget
Currently, Britons can withdraw 25 per cent of their pension savings tax-free

Pension pots 'in crosshairs' of Labour tax raid in Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering tax changes to pension to generate more revenue for HMRC

Bank branch closures IMPACT REVEALED: Which area has been worst hit by shut downs?
High streets have been hit by the recent wave of bank branch closures but certain areas in the UK have been worse hit than others

Wetherspoons eyes owning 'about 1,000 pubs' in UK as new sites opened amid sales rebound
Despite recent closures, Wetherspoons sales have rebounded following the pandemic

Tax warning: Britons risk being whacked by £100 fine as HMRC deadline days away
Taxpayers are being urged to register ahead of HMRC's Self Assessment deadline on October 5

Pension pots could be hit with inheritance tax raid under Budget: 'Wouldn't be popular!'
Peoples' pensions are currently not liable to pay inheritance tax but this could change in the near future

Dobbies to close 17 stores - full list of garden centres shutting down
The garden centre chain is the latest brand to be impacted by the recent wave of store closures

Best savings accounts of the week: 'Imperative savers grab' accounts with 8% interest rate
High interest rate savings accounts are still on the market but for how much longer remains to be seen

Energy bill update: Ofgem price cap to fall in January 2025 in 'welcome news' for Britons
Households are expected to pay more once Ofgem raises the energy price cap but this will not remain in place for long

Winter Fuel Payment axe impact REVEALED: Top 10 areas in the UK to suffer the most
Older Britons will now need to claim Pension Credit in order to access the Winter Fuel Payment

UK economy grows by 0.5% in Q2 in win for Britons
The latest figures from the ONS suggest that the UK economy is returning back to pre-pandemic levels

Britain faces 'potential repeat of infamous 2022 mini-budget' under Reeves windfall tax
Analysts are cautioning Reeves over introducing a possible windfall tax on these FTSE 100 corporations

Labour tax horror: Rachel Reeves 'could seek' shock 'cap' on ISA savings in October Budget
Savers could be hit by a stealth tax raid as part of the Chancellor's upcoming Budget

Winter Fuel Payment cut could be 'delayed' under Reeves' £10bn windfall: 'Not what Labour is for!'
Earlier this year, the Chancellor announced the Winter Fuel Allowance would be reserved for pensioners on low incomes

Wetherspoons names pubs closing by end of 2024 - full list
Pub closures are ramping up in the wake of the cost of living crisis

Bank of England votes to keep interest rates at 5% due to 'stubborn' inflation
As it stands, the Bank of England's base rate is sitting at five per cent

Octopus Energy offers 20,000 free electric blankets after Winter Fuel Payment axe - how to claim
The leading energy supplier is offering 20,000 free electric blankets to vulnerable customers, helping slash winter heating bills by up to 20 per cent

Iconic supermarket brand files for bankruptcy in blow to consumers: 'Party is over!'
Tupperware is the latest brand which could be removed from supermarket shelves in the near future

Post Office boss to step down after 'challenging time for postmasters'
Nick Read is leaving his job at the Post Office

Bank branch closures update: New Banking Hubs rolled out across UK - Full list
Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK but new Banking Hubs seek to offset the impact

Inflation update: CPI rate UNCHANGED at 2.2% with Bank of England in 'strong position' to cut rates
The CPI inflation rate continues to sit at 2.2 per cent

'It will be hard to make ends meet!' Pensioners slam decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payment
Age UK has launched a petition to push the Government to reverse its decision to means-test the Winer Fuel Payment

DWP lets hundreds of people each keep more than £20k in benefits paid by mistake
Benefit overpayments are being written off by the DWP despite examples of fraud taking place

Britons urged to take out high interest accounts as thousands 'missing out' on £4,700 savings boost
Research from Yorkshire Building Society is highlighting how much money bank customers are losing out on

Yorkshire Building Society offers 'excellent' 8% savings rate - but 'flow of cuts' could hit account
Savers are being urged to act quickly as experts warn of potential interest rate cuts across the savings market

Interest rate warning as 'careful' Bank of England to pause cuts next week
Interest rates will likely not be cut next week by the Bank of England, economists claim

High street closures could ramp up as businesses face 'cliff edge' amid looming £1billion tax bill
Hospitality venues at risk of closing without a tax overhaul, UKHospitality claims

Winter Fuel Payment shock as 'seven in 10' disabled pensioners to lose £300 energy bill support
Disabled pensioners are in the firing line of Labour's decision to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment

British Gas, EDF and Octopus Energy customers could save £170 on energy bills with 'small changes'
Energy experts reveal innovative tips to slash up to £170 off winter bills as prices set to soar by £149 from October

Winter Fuel Payment axe to have 'NO IMPACT' on pensioner fuel poverty , claims civil service
Energy bill support is being cut for pensioners but how much this will impact households is being called into question

State pension alert: HMRC urges parents to check National Insurance record as thousands missing payments
Thousands of parents, mainly women, may be missing out on state pension payments due to gaps in their National Insurance records from before 2000

First direct offering free £175 to new customers but Britons could 'miss out' - how to claim
Account switch cash deals are still on offer from major banks, including HSBC-owned first direct

Lloyds, Santander, Barclays and NatWest pledge to open 350 banking 'hubs' after wave of closures
Banking hubs are being rolled out across the UK to offset the impact of branch closures

Carer's Allowance scandal continues as 1.2 million unpaid carers in poverty: 'Review is overdue'
Carer's Allowance is a benefit payment for those who look after a friend or relative for at least 25 hours per week

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again - but Germany on brink of NINE MONTH recession
The ECB's deposit facility rate is now sitting at 3.5 per cent

Store closures warning as 38 shops closing per day - including pubs and banks: 'Existential matter!'
Some 6,945 store closures have taken place in 2024 alone, new analysis suggests

HSBC launches savings account with 'enticing' 7% interest rate: 'Time to secure best deal!'
The bank is providing a competitive savings interest rate despite a potential cut from the Bank of England on its way

State pensioners to be 'worse off' despite £460 triple lock boost after Winter Fuel payment axe
The state pension triple lock will come into effect from April 2025 but will it be enough as the Winter Fuel Payment is axed for millions

Tax warning: Britons urged to look out for 'mistakes' which could result in HMRC charge
Experts are reminding taxpayers to check they are on the correct code on their payslips

'Austerity 2.0!' Starmer's vote to axe Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners lambasted by Labour MP
MPS are taking aim at Keir Starmer's move to means-test the energy bill benefit for state pensioners

MPs vote to MEANS-TEST Winter Fuel Payment as Labour's 'war on pensioners' heats up
Pensioners will now need to claim Pension Credit to access the energy bill support

Relief for homeowners as Bank of England given 'green light' for more interest rate cuts
Wage growth slowdown could pave way for potential interest rate cuts, offering hope to homeowners burdened by high mortgage payments

State pension set to rise by 4% in 2025 but 'many pensioners will not get full amount'
The sustainability of the state pension triple lock has been called into question in recent years

Martin Lewis issues warning as Royal Mail confirms 22% price hike: 'Stock up on stamps now!'
Lewis is advising Britons to buy stamps before Royal Mail's price rise next month

Britons urged to create 'smart plan of action' to boost savings - top 20 tips you need to know
Today marks the beginning of UK Savings Week with consumer champion Jane Hawkes

State pension disaster as retirees fall £5,000 short of 'minimum income standard' despite triple lock hike
The triple lock guarantees the state pension will rise every year but doubts have been raised about whether payments are enough for pensioners

Aldi confirms plans to open 23 more stores in 2024 - full list so far
The discount supermarket chain is expanding Aldi to more parts of the UK

HMRC urged to launch tax clamp down on small businesses to 'raise significant sums'
Tax evasion among small businesses in the UK is rising, according to the country's spending watchdog

Pub closures: Wetherspoon confirms 17 sites remain at risk of shutting down - full list
According to real estate company Savills, 14 Wetherspoon pubs are currently under offer.

Winter Fuel Payment proposal could 'protect' £300 energy bill support for pensioners
Older Britons will now need to claim Pension Credit in order to receive the support

Bank branch closure STOPPED as Edinburgh residents win battle to save local RBS sire
Local campaign forces RBS to keep Bruntsfield branch open, bucking trend of widespread UK bank closures.

State pension boost could save Britons as payments fall to under £100 a week - but 'clock is ticking'
Future retirees could increase their state pension pot by making voluntary National Insurance contributions

Ticketmaster to be investigated as Oasis fans left paying hundreds more for reunion tour
Oasis fans have been saddled with expensive ticket prices due to alleged "dynamic pricing"

Homeowners urged to switch mortgage deal to save £330 a month as Bank of England slashes rates
Homeowners could save up to £330 per month by switching mortgages, as interest rates begin to fall following the Bank of England's base rate cut

TSB to close dozens of bank branch from this month - full list of sites
Bank branch closures are set to continue way into 2025 in a blow to TSB customers

Blow to savers as British ISA axed by Labour amid 'complexity' concerns
Labour has backtracked from his election pledge to launch a British ISA

Royal Mail set to scrap deliveries on Saturdays under new proposals
The postal service is in the process of reviewing its delivery model

Pension warning issued as average Briton missing £13,000 in 'lost' retirement savings
Experts are reminding the public that they could have bigger pension pots than initially anticipated

Winter Fuel Payment update: 1.6m state pensioners 'below poverty line' at risk as £300 energy bill support axed
The Chancellor is planning to means-test the energy bill benefit as pensioners prepare to pay more for gas and electricity this winter

State pension could rise by £400 next year but triple lock future 'questionable'
Pensioners could see a £400 boost to their annual state pension as the Government reaffirms its commitment to the triple lock mechanism

HMRC warning: Britons urged to act ahead of tax date or face £100 penalty as deadline looms
Britons risk being slapped with a hefty fine if they fail to meet the upcoming tax deadline from HMRC

Bank branch closures in September 2024: Full list of Lloyds, NatWest and TSB sites shutting down
NatWest, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland are among the banks shutting down branches

Nationwide Building Society customers could claim £900 if they 'lock money' in high interest savings account
Savings interest rates continue to be competitive with Nationwide Building Society

State pensioners urged to 'not miss important deadline' as thousands living on under £100 a week
Pensioners are being reminded to check their National Insurance contributions to potentially boost their pension

Banking outage: NatWest app down with customers unable to make payments
Bank app outages are becoming the norm in Britain with NatWest being the latest institution to be hit

State pension disaster as Britons only receiving 'fraction of full' payments
Britons need 35 years of National Insurance contributions to get the full state pension but thousands are falling short of this criteria

Pensioners will have to answer 243 questions to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment: 'Big mistake!'
Older Britons will need to receive Pension Credit to claim the energy bill benefit but the application form "could pose a challenge", according to charities

Labour to slap Britons with 'painful' tax raid as part of Reeves' Budget: 'Safeguard your investments!'
Labour is reportedly considering raising taxes to address the Government's £22billion "black hole" in the public finances

HSBC slammed over handling of finances of 84-year-old Alzheimer's sufferer: 'A new low!'
The big banks are under fire when it comes to services they provide to pensioners suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's

Ofgem update: Energy price cap to increase by 10% in October in 'another blow' to Britons
The UK's energy regulator has confirmed the coming

'We will not be able to afford to keep warm!' Pensioners speak out as £300 Winter Fuel Payment means-tested
Households will need to be in receipt of Pension Credit in order to access the vital energy bill benefit

Homebuyers could be hit with £2,500 tax rise 'overnight' without stamp duty reform
One of the country's biggest lenders is calling for stamp duty reform

Skipton Building Society offers members competitive savings account with 'great' interest rate
Savings rates continue to be high despite the Bank of England's latest cut

State pension age could be raised to 71 by Labour amid affordability concerns: 'Needs to be dealt with!'
Another review into the state pension age has been promised within two years of this new parliament

State pension alert: HMRC to write off 'tiny amounts of tax' as older Britons risk losing payments
Fiscal drag is pulling state pensioners into higher tax brackets

Labour to NOT scrap DWP 'two-child' benefit cap on Universal Credit: 'We can't afford to do that!'
Thousands of children at risk of being plunged into further poverty by the DWP policy

Savers urged to 'review their accounts' amid 'falling interest rates'
The Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate will have a knock-on effect on the interest offered by savings accounts and ISAs

HMRC alert: 600,000 more Britons to be slapped with 'stealth tax' on investing
The decision to cut tax allowances is resulting in more households paying more to HMRC, experts are warning

Savings warning: 'Wake-up call' as Britons losing up to £219 a year to low-interest accounts
Savings rates are beginning to fall in a blow to Britons

Winter Fuel Payment update: Labour to be hit with £4bn DWP bill if older Britons flock to Pension Credit
The Winter Fuel Payment is being means-tested going forward which could lead to a surge in Pension Credit applications, experts warn

'Welcome boost!' Bank of England interest rate cut 'positive' for property market
Mortgage rates and house prices are likely to be impacted by the Bank of England's recent actions

Win for Waspi women as crunch talks with Labour to begin over £3,000 state pension compensation: 'Justice!'
Women born in the 1950s are fighting for state pension compensation and are hoping the new Labour Government will deliver it

DWP alert: 280,000 Britons lose benefits under Universal Credit rule change - full list of affected payments
People on legacy benefits are being moved onto Universal Credit by the DWP

UK economy bounces back from recession as GDP rises by 0.6%: 'Still a long way to go!'
The economy fell into a technical recession last year bus now showing signs of recovery

John Lewis announces company overhaul with 153 jobs set to be cut
The department store chain is making big changes to the John Lewis business with staff roles being cut

Inheritance tax: Family avoids paying nearly £600,000 bill after HMRC error
Many families try and find ways to reduce their inheritance tax liability

Inflation warning: CPI rate RISES for the first time in 2024
The ONS has published the latest inflation figures for July 2024

Nationwide Building Society cuts mortgage rates to sub-4% as Britons urged to 'switch' - Full list of changes
Mortgage rates are beginning to come down with Nationwide leading the charge

Bank branch closures update: Nationwide and HSBC pledge to stay open - Will your bank?
Bank branches are continuing to be closed at an "alarming" rate, according to Which?

Interest rate cuts 'unlikely' from Bank of England as unemployment soars
The central bank slashed the base rate last month but it is not yet confirmed when the next interest rate cut will be implemented

Skipton Building Society slashes savings interest rates in blow to customers - full list of accounts
Savings rates have reached historic highs due to the Bank of England's decision-making but this period of competitive rates looks to be coming to an end

DWP 'two-child' benefit cap called to be scrapped as thousands at risk of poverty: 'Britain needs a new deal!'
Under the benefit cap, the amount Britons can get from payments such as Universal Credit is restricted

'Cash is strong!' Post Office sees transactions hit £3.7billion in July despite cashless push
This marks the first time that the Post Office's cash transactions in the UK surpassed £3.7billion

Waspi hits back at Labour as £3,000 in state pension compensation in doubt: 'Time is not on our side!'
Women born in the 1950s could be entitled to nearly £3,000 in compensation due to a historic state pension error following an investigation

Interest rates are falling... savers must take quick action or risk missing out
The Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate is a win for mortgage holders but will have an impact on savings accounts

Octopus Energy extends £200 in bill help as Winter Fuel Payment axed for pensioners - full list of support
Energy firms are stepping up to help households with their bills following the news that the Winter Fuel Payment will be means-tested

State pension disaster as Britons at risk of £40,000 retirement shortfall due to DWP 'errors'
A former pensions minister is sounding the alarm that Britons are at risk of losing thousands of pounds in retirement due to a DWP error

Pension funds to offer 'better returns' for savers under new DWP ranking proposal
The DWP and regulators are introducing a new system to improve peoples' workplace pension returns

Mortgage price war to heat up as Barclays slashes interest rates: 'Promising sign!'
Banks, including Barclays, are cutting mortgage rates after last week's Bank of England decision

Pension system overhaul floated by Reeves to 'fire up the UK economy'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring introducing a Canada-style pension system to the UK

Universal Credit and DWP benefit payment dates to change this month - full list of changes
DWP payment dates are being impacted by the August Bank Holiday

State pension payments could rise to £935 a month next year: 'Surge in confidence!'
State pensions rise every rise thanks to the triple lock with Britons' pensioners guaranteed to get an income boost in 2025

Tesco alert: Shoppers urged to 'be wary' over £750 discount scam on Facebook
Supermarket shoppers, including those who regularly shop at Tesco, are in the firing line of scammers

Council tax warning: 1.3 million families face 'deprivation' as arrears skyrocket to £6bn a year
Britons are being saddled with unprecedented tax pressure

Best savings accounts of the week: 'Crucial savers act quickly' as banks offering 10% interest rates
Interest rates on savings accounts continue to remain competitive

With poverty rates highest among 60-64s, we ask pensions expert Steve Webb what should be done to help older workers
Sir Steve Webb shares exclusive commentary on the pension issues many older Britons face when being made redundant

State pension age rise to 80 floated under 'loopy' Liz Truss proposal
The former Prime Minister is reportedly in favour of a drastic overhaul to the state pension

Recession warning: Dow PLUNGES nearly 500 points and unemployment rises amid fears of 'US economic collapse': 'We didn't expect it to get this bad'
The US central bank's decision to not cut interest rates could provoke a recession, experts claim

Bank of England slashes interest rates to 5%: 'Relief for mortgage borrowers!'
The central bank has held the country's base rate at 5.25 per cent since August 2023

Store closures in August 2024: Full list of Tesco, Wickes and M&S shops shutting down
Store closures are ramping up across the UK

Cost of living warning: Inflation 'could increase' due to Labour's promise to raise wages
Inflation has fallen to two perc cent but Labour's pledge to raise wages in the public sector risks reversing this progress

Homeowners could save up £384 a year - but only if Bank of England cuts interest rates tomorrow
Interest rates have saddled mortgage holders with soaring bills

Bank branch closures in August 2024: Full list of the 44 Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays sites shutting down
Is your community being affected by the wave of bank branch closures?

Premium Bonds warning: Blow for savers as NS&I could be 'heavy-handed with cuts' in months ahead
NS&I; overshot its net financing for the year which could impact Premium Bonds savers

Santander slashes mortgage rates again in win for homeowners - full list
Mortgage rates have been high in recent months but lenders like Santander are beginning to bring them down

Pensioners to lose up to £300 support for energy bills as Labour means-tests Winter Fuel Payment
Labour's Chancellor confirmed the Budget date after revealing a £20billion "black hole" in the public finances

State pension payments could be boosted by £6,000 via extra National Insurance credit - who is eligible?
Carers are being encouraged to boost their state pension with vital National Insurance credits

Reeves reveals cuts after £20bn budget 'black hole' and accuses Tories of 'cover-up'
Rachel Reeves outlined cuts to public spending in the House of Commons

State pension age could be raised to 71 as triple lock to raise taxes by £1,200
State pension payments rise every year thanks to the triple lock but experts have questioned the long-term viability of this

Cineworld confirms closure of multiple locations with 'hundreds' of jobs at risk - full list of cinemas
High streets are being hit with store closures but cinemas are also set to shut down across the country

Britons could get pension savings boost worth £1,000 in new deal: 'Perfect for retirees!'
Pension savings could be boosted with the latest savings deal from Raisin UK

Lloyds and Barclays offering free £175 but new customers reminded 'don't get caught out' - full list of banks
Many Britons are choosing to switch current accounts to get free cash from big high-street banks, such as Lloyds and Barclays

HSBC apologises for bank branch closures 'error' after customers get inaccurate information
Bank branch closure are sweeping the UK but HSBC was found to have provided incorrect information regarding how many sites are up and running

Nationwide Building Society cuts mortgage interest rates in boon for homeowners - full list of changes
Mortgage rates are beginning to be brought down by lenders, including Nationwide Building Society

Labour in turmoil over DWP two-child benefit cap as calls continue to pull 670,000 children out of poverty
Keir Starmer has suspended seven of his own Labour MPs after the group voted for an amendment to scrap the DWP policy

Inheritance tax warning: 'Baby boomers' at risk of being hit with 40% tax charge as HMRC receipts rise
Britons are being reminded about their potential inheritance tax liability

Virgin Money offering 'bonus' 6.65% savings interest rate - how to claim
Savings interest rates continue to be competitive in a boon for bank customers

'Cash is not dead!' Britons urged to prepare after global IT outage hits bank payments
Britons are being told to keep using their cash in case more IT outages take place

Pensioners to be slapped with 'retirement tax' within next two years: 'Bizarre!'
Fiscal drag is expected to hurt even more pensioners' incomes in the years ahead

Lloyds, Santander and HSBC under fire for 'paltry' savings interest rates: 'Unacceptable!'
Major banks are under fire for offering customers "paltry" savings interest rates despite being put on notice by the UK's financial services regulator.Santander, Lloyds and HSBC are among the high street banks providing less competitive accounts compared to competitor banks, according to Which?.

Supermarkets down: Global IT outage hits Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op as shoppers forced to use cash
Morrisons, Waitrose and the Co-operative have all been impacted by today's worldwide IT outage

Banking outage: Lloyds and Santander among banks struck by global IT error
Lloyds and Santander banking services are down, according to Downdetector

Britons urged to 'boost their income' with 'excellent' tax-free savings account
Savings accounts, including ISAs, are offering Britons "competitive" returns

Banks told to 'improve' treatment of politicians after Farage NatWest debanking scandal
Nigel Farage has taken high street banks to task over the issue of debanking customers due to political reasons

Waspi hits back at Labour over 'missed opportunity' as state pension compensation absent from Starmer's agenda
Campaigners have fought to address historic injustices which impacted when women were able to claim the state pension

HMRC alert: Britons risk being hit with 7.75% tax charge as 'important' deadline looms - only two weeks left
Many households will need to pay a vital tax bill on July 31

Nationwide Building Society to phase out passbooks in 2025
Nationwide is making drastic changes to its savings offering which will impact many of its customers

Nationwide Building Society offering free £220 cash boost - but only to select customers
The building society has updated the offering attached to its FlexStudent current account

Royal Mail boss gives update on plans for six day delivery service amid Czech take over deal
Daniel Kretinsky, the boss of EP Group, has vowed to keep a six day service up and running

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to be 'vigilant' as interest rates hit 8%
Savings interest rates are continuing to offer competitive returns for bank customers

US interest rate cuts 'more likely' and dollar rallies after Trump assassination attempt
The markets are reacting to this weekend's shocking political events

State pension means-tested proposal slammed as 'scaremongering'
A former DWP worker has hit back at suggestions the state pension should be means-tested going forward

Labour under pressure to 'abolish' DWP two-child benefit cap as millions plunged into poverty
Universal Credit payments and tax credits are capped for families with more than two children

Waspi women demand Labour 'deliver fast and fair' state pension payout 'in first 100 days of Parliament'
Campaigners are urging Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to put forward a compensation payout proposal for Waspi women

State pension could be MEANS-TESTED under Labour, admits senior Keir Starmer advisor
Changes to the pension system will be on the agenda for Keir Starmer after taking the Labour Party to a historic win

FTSE 100 rises and British pound rallies as markets react to Labour Party's landslide victory
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has won a historic number of seats in the latest UK election

Savers urged to take action as £600bn in cash 'lost' to low-interest accounts
Experts are urging savers to make sure they are taking advantage of the high interest rates currently on offer

Cineworld to close 25 of its 100 cinemas in company overhaul
Store closures are impacting communities across the UK with Cineworld rumoured to be the latest company to shut down locations

Store closures update: Boots to close 47 stores across UK in blow to high street
Many retailers, including Boots, have shut down stores as part of wider restructuring plans

State pension payments to rise to £12,150 a year in 2025 but triple lock ‘might not be sustainable’
State pensions are guaranteed to increase every year thanks to the triple lock but for how much longer remains to be seen

'Frustrating!' Waspi women slam politicians over 'no response' to calls for state pension compensation
Women impacted by changes to the state pension are making their voices heard before the General Election tomorrow

Reform 'only party' to pledge overhaul of Britain's 'most hated tax'
Inheritance tax is charged on the estates, including money, possessions and property, of those who pass away at a rate of 40 per cent

Nationwide Building Society issues warning as housing affordability 'stretched' by rising mortgage rates
Mortgage repayments have been raised significantly in recent years due to actions taken by the Bank of England

Lloyds Banking Group confirms 60 more branches to close this year - full list of Lloyds and Halifax closures
Many high street banks have confirmed over the year with Lloyds being the latest to shut down operations in areas across the country

Store closures for July 2024: Full list of the B&M, B&Q and The Works locations shutting down
The Co-Op, B&M; and B&Q; are among the retailers shutting down stores this month in a worrying trend for UK high streets

Premium Bonds update: NS&I announces winners for July 2024 - who won the £1million prize?
Premium Bonds winners for July 2024 have been confirmed by NS&I; but how much money have you win?

'No surprise' as 660,000 more state pensioners dragged into paying tax
Fiscal drag is increasingly pushing state pensioners into paying more tax

'Worrying!' Tax blow for millions of homeowners as stamp duty to rise
Millions of future homeowners are going to pay more tax on the purchase of their first home

Debt warning: Britons urged to 'carefully plan' repayments as interest rates hit 35%
Interest rate hikes from the Bank of England are continuing to impact the personal finances of millions

Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money banking apps down: Britons unable to ''receive pension payments'
Customers of multiple banks and building societies are unable to access their savings and current accounts due to

HMRC alert: State pension 'stealth tax' hits 8.5 million pensioners in blow to retirees: 'Sunak is a liar!'
Pensioners across the UK are losing more money to HMRC as a result of

HSBC, Barclays and NatWest slash mortgage rates as Bank of England interest rate cut 'looking optimistic'
Mortgage repayments have increased for millions in recent years but lenders are beginning to bring rates down

Morrisons announces plan to open 400 new stores by 2025
The supermarket price wars are heating up as Morrisons reveals plans to roll out hundreds of new stores

Martin Lewis slams Tories over 'misrepresenting' tax rise claim: 'No where did I talk about taxes!'
The Tories suggested a senior Labour member discussed tax rises with Martin Lewis which is an accusation the money saving expert rejects

Aldi announces locations where it plans to open 27 new stores - full list of areas
Store closures are sweeping the nation but this is not stopping Aldi from continuing its expansion of locations across the UK

Mortgage blow as repayments rise by £400 a month 'surging interest rates'
Mortgage repayments have skyrocketed in recent years in part due to the Bank of England's decision-making over interest rates

HMRC sending letters to 210,000 state pensioners who could be eligible for £5k after DWP 'errors'
Thousands of women may have missed out on the full state pension amount due to historic 'errors'

Universal Credit shock as Britons 'in favour' of doubling DWP payments
Universal Credit is the primary benefit payment for unemployed people which is administered by the DWP

Tax alert: Coventry Building Society issues stamp duty warning as 'buying a home will become more expensive'
Stamp duty is paid by thousands of homebuyers every year with more expected to pay the levy next year following changes to tax thresholds

Britons urged to 'shop around for best deal' as bank raises savings interest rates - full list of accounts
Savings interest rates are on the rise with Ford Money making changes to its line of ISA products

Inheritance tax overhaul floated as part of Labour's secret £10billion HMRC raid: 'Be honest!'
Labour are claimed to be planning to raise taxes on households and reform certain inheritance tax relief rules

Nationwide Building Society pledges to 'extend bank branch closure promise' to Virgin Money after takeover
Bank branch closures have become the norm across the UK but Nationwide Building Society has pledged to remain a presence on the high street following its takeover of Virgin Money

Nationwide Building Society paying customers free £100 - who is eligible and when do you get paid?
Millions of Nationwide Building Society customers are getting paid free cash after the high street lender reported record profits

Council tax bills to rise by £600 as communities to be 'pushed into financial brink'
Households are being told to prepare for tax rises no matter who wins the upcoming General Election

Inheritance tax alert: Thousands 'dragged' into paying HMRC charge as receipts surge by 16%
Inheritance tax is paid by thousands of households at a rate of 40 per cent

Cost of living alert: 1m sick workers unable to claim £117 a week payment due to low wages
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is reserved for those who have to take leave from work due to illness but many are not able to access this support

Lloyds to close 21 bank branches from next week - full list of sites shutting down
Lloyds, and other banks, are closing branches at an “alarming rate”, according to experts

Waspi women issue scam warning amid rise in fake state pension compensation claim forms: 'Concerning!'
Women born in the 1950s have been fighting for compensation following changes to the state pension but now many are being exposed to a convincing scam

Inflation falls to 2% in win for UK economy but Bank of England 'unlikely to be satisfied'
Britain's high consumer price index (CPI) rate of inflation in recent years has been a contributing factor to the ongoing cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis shares 'urgent' reason Brits must register to vote before deadline - 'Good for your finances!'
The Money Saving Expert shared the benefits of registering to vote before July 4's General Election

State pension triple lock 'supported' by voters ahead of election - but funding could run out in 20 years
The British public support the state pension triple lock but concerns have been raised about the payment's long-term funding model

EDF launches new energy tariff that guarantees you pay less than Ofgem price cap: 'Customers will save cash!'
Energy bills are expected to rise later this year but EDF's latest deal will guarantee customers pay less than Ofgem's price cap

Bank branch closure update: Labour pledges to create 350 banking hubs to 'breathe life into high streets'
Bank branch closures are sweeping the country but the Labour Party is hoping its latest policy pledge will help affected customers

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons 'may want to check' high 6% interest rates to bolster returns
Savings interest rates remain relatively high with experts urging the public to take advantage of high interest rate accounts

Cost of living alert: Thousands eligible for free £500 to pay energy bills - are you?
The Household Support Fund has provided crucial cost of living support across the country

British ISA 'risks more harm than good' despite £5k tax-free savings boost for Brits
Jeremy Hunt has previously outlined plans for a British ISA, which could see people receive an additional tax-free savings boost worth £5,000

670,000 children to be plunged into poverty under DWP Universal Credit benefit cap: 'Inherent unfairness!'
Universal Credit payments for families with more than two children are restricted under the DWP benefit cap

High street closures alert: 'High costs' shut down 472 pubs in England and Wales in blow to economy
Store closures have impacted the economies of local communities but pubs are also shutting down at an alarming rate

State pension warning as thousands of older Britons £4k worse-off under DWP Universal Credit rule
Experts are warning couple with one partner above the state pension could be thousands of pounds poorer due to the existing Universal Credit system

Pension alert: Britons urged to take advantage of seven savings 'tricks' to boost retirement - full list
Britons are being urged to take advantage of tax-free allowance to bolster their pension savings ahead of retirement

Tax relief at risk under Labour's proposed £5.2billion HMRC 'crackdown'
Keir Starmer unveiled the Labour Party's plans for taxes and HMRC earlier today

Santander overhauls mortgage products with cuts to interest rates - full list of changes
Mortgage repayments have remained high due to the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates but Santander is among the lenders making cuts

Pension disaster as more over 65s paying income tax than younger Britons despite promise to 'cut taxes'
Fiscal drag is resulting in a higher share of pensioners paying more income tax than younger Britons

Inheritance tax: Sunak fails to scrap 'most unfair tax in Britain' as Britons at risk of 40% HMRC charge
Inheritance tax is paid by thousands of Britons every year with households being hit by an extra 40 per cent tax charge

Homeowners urged to 'face reality' as mortgage rates rise to highest level in months
The Bank of England's decision to hike interest rates has impacted mortgage repayments for millions

Blow to homeowners as Bank of England unlikely to cut interest rates in near future
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed regular earnings growth continued to be unchanged in the three months to April 2024

Pension update: Labour scraps plan for 55% tax charge on retirement savings: 'All parties should support!'
Labour has reversed its policy on the lifetime allowance on pensions in another U-turn for Sir Keir Starmer

Best savings accounts of the week: Brits called to ‘review’ deals as 7% interest rate up for grabs
Banks and building societies have increased interest rates on savings products in a boon for customers

Yorkshire Building Society issues warning as millions of Britons 'missing out' on £1,000 in savings interest
Britons are leaving their cash languishing in low interest rate savings accounts, according to new research conducted by Yorkshire Building Society

Co-operative Bank launches free £150 cash offer for account switchers but only for a 'limited time'
Many banks have relaunched free cash deals for customers switching accounts with the Co-operative Bank being the latest to do so

DWP alert: Families losing nearly £2,000 a year to 'two-child' benefit cap - but Tories and Labour keeping policy
Both main political parties have promised to keep the controversial DWP policy in place which affects those on Universal Credit

Nationwide Building Society shares how savers could 'receive free £200' - but only for a limited time
Bank customers could get hundreds of pounds in free cash as part of Nationwide Building Society's latest offering

Pensioners could be slapped with 'excess' tax charge under Labour: 'Catastrophic impact!'
The Labour Party are claimed to be considering reintroducing the lifetime allowance on pension savings

Britons urged to use 'generous' tax relief as pension savings could be boosted by 63%
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has abolished the pension lifetime allowance which could see savers make

Halifax to close dozens of bank branches this year - full list of locations shutting down
Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax, has closed dozens of branches in the past year which has impacted the way banking services operate

'I'm a pensioner but only have my heating on for an hour due to energy debt - it's disgusting!'
Energy debt is an ongoing issue that is crippling the finances of households across the country

Bank branch closure update: 'Super ATMs' launched to replace shut down sites - full list of locations
Bank branch closures are impacting cash services in the UK but new schemes are being launched to address the concerns of communities up and down the country

State pension warning as 1.5 million pensioners 'liable' to pay tax on DWP retirement benefit
Due to pension payments rising while tax allowances remain the same level, Britons are finding themselves pulled into higher brackets

B&M to open 14 new stores this summer after sales boost - full list of store openings
Store closures are continuing to hammer Britain's high streets but retailers, such as B&M;, are bucking this trend

Inheritance tax could be 'abolished' as Tories attempt to avoid electoral collapse
A pledge to abolish inheritance tax (IHT) by the Tories is likely "coming down the track" in an attempt to save the Conservative Party from electoral disaster, according to George Osborne.The former Chancellor is highlighting how the "much-hated" levy could be on the chopping block as Prime Minister...

Waspi women blast Labour's 'ridiculous' response to landmark report into state pension injustice
The Waspi campaign is still awaiting a response from the Government and the Labour Party to the PHSO's report into a historic state pension injustice

Cost of living crisis: Nearly 1m Britons just £10 away from falling into poverty: 'Teetering on the edge!'
The cost of living crisis is expected to be one of the key issues addressed in tonight's leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and SIr Keir Starmer

Universal Credit payments slashed by £63 a month in DWP's 'relentless pursuit' of debt
Analysis suggests that half of Universal Credit claimants have payments deducted to repay debts and address HMRC issues

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to ‘switch’ as banks offering 7% interest rates
Savings accounts with banks and building societies have provided bolstered interest rates in recent years in a boon for savers

'Mortgage nightmare' as 100,000 households to see repayments rise by £240 a month before General Election
The Bank of England's decision to raise and keep the base rate at 5.25 per cent has seen mortgage repayments rise significantly over the last two years

'Absolute disgrace!' Child benefit chaos as thousands of parents furious with HMRC over missing payments
Child benefit is awarded to thousands of families across the UK but reports suggest many households did not receive expected payments earlier this morning

Premium Bonds alert: NS&I confirms winners for June 2024 - who took home the £1million prize?
Premium Bond savers have the opportunity to win up to £1million thanks to the NS&I;'s prize draw

Bank branch closures in June 2024: Full list of Lloyds and Halifax locations closing down
Lloyds and Halifax are among the banks closing branches next month

Thousands hit by ‘most unfair tax in Britain’ - how to legally avoid losing money to HMRC
Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of those who pass away which are worth more than a certain amount

Interest rates ‘must’ be cut to 3% by Bank of England ‘to avoid recession’ next year
Experts are warning about a potential recession if the Bank of England does not take action soon

Cost of living nightmare: Millions trapped in 'relentless hardship' as politicians urged to take action
The UK's cost of living woes are continuing to hurt low-income families despite inflation falling last month

Savers urged to grab 'inflation-busting' high interest accounts as Britons losing £641 to low rates
Savings interest rates have been at a historic high but some people are not taking advantage of it

Nationwide Building Society issues cost of living warning as Britons ‘turn to credit’ to pay debt
The cost of living crisis is placing unprecedented strain on peoples’ finances, according to Nationwide

Blow to Britons as majority of homeowners hit by ‘hidden costs’ of nearly £6,000
Mortgage repayments are not the only expensive costs Britons face when it comes to the property market

Britons need £1,200 pay rise to keep up with inflation despite CPI rate falling to 2.3%
Inflation has dropped close to the Bank of England's target but wages are still unable to keep pace with the CPI rate

'Too little, too late!' Sunak slammed over 'triple lock plus tax cut promise for state pensioners
Rishi Sunak claims the policy shows the Tories are "on the side" of state pensioners

Tesco warning: Shoppers urged to use Clubcard vouchers before deadline or miss out on millions in savings
Tesco Clubcard shoppers can make big savings thanks to the loyalty scheme

Taxes and National Insurance 'won't increase' if Labour wins general election, Rachel Reeves claims
Taxes and National Insurance are among the issues being debated by Labour and the Tories as the parties compete for votes

Universal Credit claims soar but Sunak’s DWP benefits ‘crackdown’ could raise £69m for economy
Rishi Sunak has pledged to tackle benefits fraud and get Universal Credit and JSA claimants into work which could bolster the country’s economy

Nationwide Building Society offering £50,000 loans to 'meet customer needs' amid cost of living crisis
The building society is raising the amount of loan support on offer as Britons prepare to make home improvements over the Bank Holday

POLL OF THE DAY: After 6,000 high street branches disappear, should banks be allowed to shut even more sites? YOUR VERDICT
Branch closures are continuing at a rapid pace but should banks be allowed to shut down more locations?

Nationwide Building Society recommits to ‘stay everywhere’ until 2028 as UK banks close 6,000 branches
The number of bank branch closures in the UK has hit a new milestone but Nationwide Building Society has reaffirmed its commitment to in-person banking for the foreseeable future

EDF launches new energy price cap service to 'unlock potential savings’ for consumers
Ofgem’s energy price cap is a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity a household uses

State pensioners urged to ‘check’ payments after £470million lost to National Insurance ‘error’
Experts are urging pensioners to check their retirement entitlement to see if they are losing money

Pensioners missing out on £3,500 a year from DWP amid 'relentless' price rises
Close to 900,000 Britons are missing out on vital cost-of-living support

Costa Coffee confirms store closure in blow to 'loyal community' - full list of location closures
Local Costa Coffee customers will need to visit a nearby drive thru store instead

Pension warning as 'unavoidable necessity' sees Britons miss out on £38,000 savings boost
Britons are able to start withdrawing money from their pension at the age of 55 but doing so presents risks, according to Scottish Widows

Retirement crisis as 'shocking' mortgages could see 1million Britons trapped in deals past state pension age
Homebuyers are increasingly turning to longer term mortgage deals but experts are warning of the impact this could have on peoples' retirement in later life

Bank branch closures: Lloyds, Santander and more shut down 6,000 locations - which brand axed the most sites?
Lloyds, Santander and NatWest are among the high street banks to announce branch closures in recent years

Council tax bills could rise by £225 a year under Labour's plan in power: 'Economic self-harm!'
Local authorities have been forced to raise council tax in recent years due to unprecedented financial pressure

Waspi women hit back at 'shocking response' to state pension injustice: 'One woman dies every 13 minutes!'
The Waspi campaign has fought for historic injustices caused by the DWP's "maladministration" during the equalisation of the state pension age between men and women

'Abolish the two-child benefit cap!' Suella Braverman slams Tories as thousands losing £3,200 a year
The Resolution Foundation has found around 400,000 low-income families will lose roughly £3,200 a year due to the benefit cap

Metro Bank set to slash savings interest rates to sub-4% in blow to customers
Interest rates attached to the bank's Current Limited Edition will be cut in the months ahead

Britain declared 'stagnation nation' despite economy's recession recovery
Britain has been declared a "stagnation nation" by a leading think tank, despite the economy recovering from its latest recession.The Resolution Foundation noted the UK has experienced the best gross domestic product (GDP) in nearly three years following the latest Office for National Statistic (ONS...

‘Protect cash’ company launches 50th banking hub amid wave of bank branch closures
The number of bank branch closures in the UK since 2025 has hit 6,000, according to a leading consumer watchdog

Best savings accounts of the week: Full list of the ‘top’ interest rates on offer
Savings interest rates have been on the rise over the last two years

Carer’s Allowance scandal: DWP slammed as thousands risk falling into debt due to 'alert' issue
Carer’s Allowance is reserved for Britons who look after loved ones for 35 hours a week

Recession woes over as UK economy grows by 0.6%: 'The best among G7 countries!'
Figures from the ONS report the country's GDP jumped by 0.6 per cent between January and March

British Gas boss slammed over calls for ‘mandatory’ smart meters as customers ‘overcharged’
The chief executive of Centric has proposed smart meters being installed in every home across the country

Bank of England votes to hold interest rates at 16-year high: ‘Groundhog day for Britons!’
Millions of Britons have been impacted by the Bank of England’s decision to raise and keep the country’s base rate at 5.25 per cent

900,000 households to pay extra £240 in mortgage repayments ahead of General Election
Mortgage repayments have been significantly hiked in recent years due to interest rate increases from the Bank of England

Bank branch closures in the UK hit 6,000 in ‘real risk’ to communities
TSB confirmed earlier plans to close 36 bank branches over the next 18 months

TSB to close 36 bank branches with 250 jobs to be axed - full list of branches shutting down
The banking giant is closing dozens of branches as part of a company overhaul

Bank of England urged to cut base rate amid ‘uptick’ in mortgage rates: ‘Uneasy few weeks!’
Interest rates have been raised by the Bank of England in its fight against inflation but this has impact homeowners

Yorkshire Building Society overhauls savings accounts - full list of interest rates
The building society is launching a new range of easy access savings to make banking "easier" for Yorkshire customers

Waspi women urge MPs to act over state pension ‘injustice’ as payout proposal ‘on low side’
Women born in the 1950s were impacted detrimentally by historic changes to the state pension age

Pension update: One million families to include two retired generations as incomes ‘to be stretched even further’
More families in the UK will have at least more than one generations of pension age in the coming years

Amazon to create more than 2,000 jobs with new site in East Midlands
The technology giant announced plans to build a new fulfillment centre in Northampton

Heineken to reopen 62 pubs and create 1,000 new jobs - is your local reopening?
Star Pubs, the pub division of Heineken in the UK, has confirmed dozens of formerly closed pubs will reopen thanks to its most recent investment

First direct relaunches free £175 cash offer for account switchers but for ‘limited time only’
A popular bank is relaunching a lucrative cash incentive account switch deal once again

High street stores closures in May 2024: Full list of Marks and Spencer and WHSmith sites closing
Store closures across the UK are ramping up as high streets are expected to take another hit this month

Bank branch closures in May 2024: Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Barclays sites shutting down
Communities across the UK have been detrimentally impacted by the decision of high street banks and building societies to close branches

EDF launches ‘cheapest tariff’ which could cut energy bills by £50 a year: ‘Lower than price cap!’
Energy suppliers such as EDF are offering deals ahead of the winter months after the fall in the energy price cap

Virgin Money offers 12% interest on savings in 'brand-new' offer
Qualifying customers who switch to one of Virgin Money’s current accounts will benefit from the new 10 per cent bonus interest rate

Keir Starmer vows to keep state pension triple lock: 'Pensioners deserve better!'
The future of the state pension funding has previously looked uncertain but the Labour Party is set to protect the existing triple lock pledge

Pensioner slams ‘unfair’ DWP decision after being left unable to claim full state pension
The DWP is under fire for not providing Britons with their full state pension entitlement despite many having made over 35 years of National Insurance contributions

Pensioners to get ‘headroom’ for retirement savings but millions face paying more taxes
Fiscal drag is expected to pull pensioners into higher tax brackets

'Bad news' for pension savers as Britons to have 'poorer retirement' after decision delay
Pension experts are urging the Government to expand auto-enrollment retirement plan rules

Rishi Sunak slammed for 'slashing disabled people's income' as part of PIP overhaul
The Prime Minister has promised to reform the benefits system with a consultation into PIP set to take place

State pension check ‘could be one of best retirement decisions you make’
Many people are falling short of getting the full state pension due to missing National Insurance contributions

Coventry Building Society to takeover Co-operative Bank in £780million deal
Coventry Building Society and Co-operative Bank have around five million customers combined

Scrapping ‘unfair’ inheritance tax relief loophole could raise billions for HMRC
HMRC could generate billions of pounds by reforming current inheritance tax relief rules

‘Intrusive’ new plan could DWP snoop on claimants’ bank accounts: ‘Completely unprecedented!’
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reiterated his commitment to tackling fraud within the benefits system this year

Royal Bank of Scotland to close a fifth of branches with 105 jobs at risk – list of RBS sites 'earmarked' to close
Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK’s high streets with NatWest-owned Royal Bank of Scotland the latest to shut down sites

Inheritance tax rates across Europe – how does Britain compare to other countries?
Many Britons have been pulled into paying inheritance tax in recent years but nations in Europe do not have to pay the levy

UK faces ‘energy trilemma’ as heat pump scheme fails to hit targets: ‘Only for the wealthy!’
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme was introduced two years ago to help with the rollout of environmentally-friendly heat pumps but consumer uptake has been weak

Waspi women claim ministers ‘in hiding’ after report found historic state pension ‘injustice’
The equalisation of the state pension age between men and women has resulted in many women born in the 1950s getting less in retirement than they had expected

Martin Lewis on when to overpay mortgage as Briton saves £35,000 in interest
Experts, including Martin Lewis, are offering some suggestions on how mortgage holders could bring costs down

Savers issued warning as millions of bank accounts ‘losing value every day’
Savings rates have risen substantially over the past two years but not every bank customer is taking advantage of hiked interest rates

Morrisons trials new feature for loyal customers - could you save money?
Several UK supermarkets have changed their loyalty scheme to offer more targeted deals to customers

Scrapping ‘unacceptable’ two-child benefit cap could pull 250,000 out of poverty
Campaigners have hit out at the two-child cap on means-tested benefit payments

Savings warning as Britons unable to use £20,000 tax-free allowance due to 'lack of disposable income'
In a survey of 1,079 British citizens, 61 per cent of people in the UK put no money whatsoever into an ISA during the last tax year

Aldi named cheapest supermarket in the UK - how much does your shopping cost?
Britons have been forced to contend with inflation-hiked prices at supermarkets but Aldi appears to be offering consumers a cheaper deal than most

Boots set to close multiple stores in 2024 - full list of high street closures for this year
Store closures have hit the UK's high streets with popular retailers, including Boots, preparing to leave certain communities

Bank of England boss should resign, claims Liz Truss: 'They're smearing me!'
The ex-Prime Minister has called for Government to have more control over policies set by the central bank and its governor Andrew Bailey

'The state pension should be seen as a benefit, not a right', says Patrick O’Donnell
Future generations will not have a state pension of their own if we don’t address the funding issues immediately, writes Patrick O’Donnell

Millions of Britons letting inflation erode their hard-earned savings
Savers are being reminded to take advantage of high interest rate accounts before its too late

Marks and Spencer set to close multiple stores this year – full list of M&S closures for 2024
Store closures are hitting Britain’s high streets with much beloved retailers, such as Marks and Spencer, shutting down locations

Recession woes over as UK economy grows for second month in a row: ‘A welcome sign!’
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the latest GDP figures earlier this morning which suggest the country’s economy is improving

Eurozone economy declared ‘weak’ as European Central Bank votes to keep interest rates at all-time high
Central banks across both sides of the Atlantic have opted to raise interest rates in the ongoing fight against inflation

Premium Bonds holders could do 'worse or better' than regular savers with NS&I cash prize draw
Premium Bonds is the most popular savings product in the country

TV licence fee prosecution reform 'needed to protect vulnerable people, say magistrates
Legal experts have hit out at TV licence fee prosecutions

Lloyds announces 175 jobs at risk in restructuring plans
Lloyds Banking Group says there will be 45 job cuts overall in the restructure

Pension reform calls continue as ‘one in six older people living in poverty’
Jeremy Hunt has outlined various changes to the pension system but experts are questioning whether retirement savers are seeing the benefit

Mortgage rate increases begin to ease in ‘encouraging' sign for homeowners
Interest rates continue to be relatively high but current hikes to mortgage products remain “modest”

Labour to scrap inheritance tax non-dom ‘loophole’ to fund NHS, Reeves claims
The Government recently outlined changes to non-dom tax rules to raise funds but Labour promised to tackle a specific “loophole”

Pensioners face £3,000 shortfall as state pension ‘nowhere near enough to sustain basic living standard’
State pension payment are guaranteed to rise annually by either the rate of inflation, average wages or 2.5 per cent but experts are warning the amount being offered is not sufficient

Rent in UK to rise by 13 per cent as Britons ‘forced to accept price rises’ amid cost of living crisis
Renters are struggling to cope with the rise in the cost of living with wage increases projected to fall behind hikes to tenancy prices

Ted Baker to close 15 stores across UK by next week with 245 jobs cut - full list of closures
Ted Baker has confirmed store closures after collapsing into administration

Universal Credit payments rise by 6.7 per cent from today – but changes ‘punishing’ claimants
Benefit payment rates are increasing but the DWP is still under fire for the stricter sanction regime under Jeremy Hunt

Pensioners to lose £530 a year with Hunt’s stealth tax ‘picking pockets’
Jeremy Hunt’s decision to freeze tax allowances is expected to affect those of state pension age this year

Birmingham council tax bills to rise by 21 per cent due to ‘avoidable’ IT error
Local authorities across the country are being forced to raise council tax in a bid to pull themselves out of bankruptcy

Low-income workers to be ‘disproportionately’ hit by stealth tax despite National Insurance cut
Fiscal drag will likely diminish any returns from recently announced tax cuts from the Government, experts claim

British ISA slammed as ‘complete nonsense’ despite boosting UK savings by £59billion
ISAs are savings accounts which allow customers to save a certain amount of their hard-earned cash without having to pay tax

High street store closures in April 2024: Full list of Boots, Marks and Spencer and Sport Direct closing
Boots, Marks and Spencer and Sports Direct are among the retailers closing stores this month

Amazon confirms plans to cut hundreds of jobs globally in blow to workers
Amazon said the decisions were “difficult but necessary”

Full list of Barclays, Halifax and Lloyds bank branches closures in April 2024
Bank branch closures are continuing throughout April but is your local community being affected?

Thousands could be slapped with unexpected £200 tax bill due to little-known HMRC rule
Experts are warning workers about an unknown tax rule which could see thousands pay more to HMRC

EDF to withdraw ‘market-leading’ energy tariff as price cap forecast to rise
New forecasts suggest Ofgem’s energy price cap will rise later this year with EDF recommending households secure a cheap tariff before its too late

Octopus Energy is offering customers £100 as supplier launches new heat pump scheme
The Government hopes to rollout 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028 as part of its push for the UK to reach Net Zero

Royal Mail hires new boss as regulator floats cutting services to three days a week
Delivery services with Royal Mail could be cut as the postal service company a new chief executive to oversee its operations

Nationwide Building Society offers inflation-busting ISAs but ‘limited time’ to take advantage this tax year
Savings accounts and ISAs are offering higher interest rates than inflation, including at Nationwide Building Society

The Original Factory Shop to close store just 12 months after it opened
The Original Factory Shop is the latest retailer to make an announcement regarding store closures

Blow to taxpayers as '7.1 million earners face a tax rise' with 'limited options' to save money
Fiscal drag is expected to drag Britons into higher tax brackets for years to come, experts are warning

State pension age increase to 68 could be ‘sped up’ to pay for triple lock
The triple lock guarantees the state pension rises every year but former MPs are pushing for the retirement age to be raised to keep this pledge going forward

State pension payments to rise by 8.5% but millions to be ‘pushed into’ paying more tax as result
The Government has pledged to keep the state pension triple lock but pensioners could see their tax burden increase as a consequence of this decision

Yorkshire Building Society launches new mortgage deal with £5,000 deposit but homebuyers urged to ‘overpay’
Banks and building societies, including Yorkshire Building Society, are offering new mortgage products to assist new homebuyers get on the property ladder

UK risks becoming ‘cashless society’ as free cash machines ‘could be scrapped’ in parts of UK
Analysts have issued a warning over the likely impact on communities if free-to-use cash machines and bank branches are scrapped

Interest rate warning as markets pricing on ‘too many cuts’, Bank of England policymaker warns
The Bank of England have raised interest rates to bring inflation down but economists are expecting this to be reversed in the coming months

WASPI update: Compensation to be ‘fully and properly’ considered after state pension report
The WASPI campaign has urged the Government to offer the appropriate compensation for 1950s-born women hurt financially by the way historic state pension age changes were introduced

Millions of Britons ‘missing’ mortgage payments as interest rates remain too high
Interest rate rises have impacted peoples’ ability to make their mortgage payments on time

Win for homeowners as interest rate cuts ‘in play’, Bank of England boss confirms
Interest rates have been raised by the Bank to ease inflation but this has impacted homeowners due to rising mortgage repayments

‘I fell into debt after salary plummeted overnight… now I’m a homeowner'
Britons are struggling to navigate their debt issues due the recent hike to interest rates but some are revealing how they have been able to get on top of their finances

Calls for ‘changes’ as cost of living crisis pushes 12 million into poverty
Households have been saddled with rising energy bills and inflation-hiked prices over the last two years

‘Sticky wicket’ for Rishi Sunak as WASPI women call for action over state pension compensation
WASPI campaigners are calling out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party for their reaction to the proposed compensation payment for women affected by state pension age changes

Santander pledges to become 'digital bank with branches’ despite closures
Branch closures are set to continue this year but Santander has today reiterated its commitment to still have branches despite the push to online banking

Mobile customers at risk of ‘higher prices’ with Vodafone-Three deal, regulator warns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the impact of a potential merger of the two mobile firms and found consumers could lose out

DWP should give WASPI women compensation, says landmark report - how much could you get?
The WASPI campaign have successfully lobbied for compensation after historic state pension changes but how much will women be entitled to?

Families in North West pay over £1,300 a year in electricity – which region pays the highest in energy bills?
Energy bills continue to be an issue for households across the country with electricity prices differing depending on the region

Pension saving boost as ‘real returns' to bolster retirement savings 'back on the table’
Experts are sharing how the latest drop in inflation will benefit the UK’s pensioners

Britons face £5,000 rise in mortgage bills after Bank of England interest rate hold: ‘Further pain!’
Homeowners have been saddled with significantly higher mortgage bills following the central bank’s decision to raise the base rate 14 consecutive times

WASPI women owed compensation, landmark state pension report rules - but it's significantly less than hoped for
Campaigners including WASPI have long-called for compensation to address the way in which state pension age changes for women born in the 1950s were introduced

Boon for state pensioners as Tories ‘commit’ to triple lock ahead of General Election
The Conservatives introduced the state pension triple lock under the coalition Government and are set to honour their initial pledge for the foreseeable future

Nationwide Building Society confirms acquisition of Virgin Money in £2.9billion deal
Nationwide Building Society also extended its Branch Promise to customers amid the wave of bank branch closures affecting communities across the UK

Savings alert as Britons urged to avoid fiscal drag with ‘market-topping’ ISA
Bank customers are turning to ISAs to protect savings interest from being taxed

HMRC U-turn: Helpline services to remain open this summer after order from Jeremy Hunt
HMRC’s tax return phone line services would have only been open for half the year if they were given the green light

Greggs forced to close stores or go ‘cash-only’ due to IT glitch impacting card payments
The bakery chain has been impacted by a technical issue with card payments

Inflation drop ‘opens the door’ to Bank of England interest rate cut, Jeremy Hunt claims
Interest rates were raised 14 consecutive times by the Bank of England to try to ease inflation

Inflation in UK plummets to 3.4 per cent – lowest CPI rate in over two years
Inflation continues to be higher than the Bank of England’s target but the CPI rate seems to be heading in the right direction

Ted Baker plans to appoint administrators putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Ted Baker will continue to trade during the process, according to sources

Jeremy Hunt’s Budget tax cuts ‘help richest most’ - wealthiest will be £930 better-off than poorest
Jeremy Hunt confirmed National Insurance and capital gains tax would be cut later this year but experts are questioning how beneficial this will be for low-income households

Martin Lewis highlights ‘lucrative' way to boost bank balance but there’s a ‘warning'
Several major banks in the UK are offering new customers free cash incentives to encourage people to switch accounts

Tata Steel announces major closure which will impact 200 jobs: ‘Massive blow!’
Coke ovens at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant will be shut down which has provoked the ire of unions

Unilever to axe 7,500 jobs worldwide as part of overhaul
The consumer goods giant will reportedly save around €800million (£684 million) in the coming years thanks partially to cutting jobs across Unilever’s brands

Blow to millions of pensioners with ‘unrealistic’ retirement dreams due to lack of savings
Many Britons are unaware of how much they saved in pension pot, according to new research

‘We are being crushed!’ Britons hit by hikes to taxes and interest rates
Experts are warning that the high tax burden and base rate are hurting household finances

Savers hit by ‘volatile’ banking market as interest rates ‘worsen’
Interest rates have been rising and falling depending on the type of savings account and the bank

Nationwide urged to give customers ‘a say’ over Virgin Money takeover deal
The proposed deal would see Nationwide Building Society become the second largest savings and loan group in the country

Bank of England unlikely to ‘trigger’ cut to interest rates due to recession
Interest rates continue to remain relatively high with a cut not expected to take place until later in the year

British ISA set to be launched but new tax-free account poses ‘challenges’ to savers
Jeremy Hunt announced the creation of a new British ISA during his Spring Budget

Savers urged to ‘achieve better returns’ by switching ISAs ahead of tax deadline
ISA accounts holders are being encouraged to take advantage of their tax-free allowance before the end of the tax year

Broadband prices to rise by up to 8.8%: Full list of Virgin Media, BT and Sky contract changes
Broadband providers are raising prices well-above the rate of inflation this year

Child Benefit ‘in need of urgent reform’ as parents still face 53% tax charge
Parents still risk falling foul of the High Income Child Benefit Charge and paying a sizable tax bill

‘Boiler tax’ postponed by a year as cost could rise to £200 by 2025
A new scheme is encouraging manufacturers to phase out gas boilers in favour of heat pumps but experts have warned the cost could be expensive

State pension row erupts as Hunt accuses Labour of ‘scaremongering’ about retirement payments
The Shadow Chancellor has accused Jeremy Hunt of jeopardising the future of the state pension following last week’s National Insurance announcement

Paragon Bank increases savings interest rates for ISAs ahead of tax year end – full list of accounts
Paragon Bank is hiking the savings interest rate of its line of ISA products as the tax year draws to a close

John Lewis returns to profit but staff denied bonus as 11,000 jobs still at risk
The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose bounced back after posting a £234million loss last year

Santander set to cut savings interest rate on popular account in blow to customers
Savings interest rates continue to be relatively high but banks like Santander are beginning to make decision which will impact on the returns

Metro Bank announces major change to branches and axes 1,000 jobs
High street banks, including Metro Bank, are making drastic changes to way business is being done

HSBC launches £220 account switching deal with competitive savings rate: ‘Most lucrative on the market!’
Banks are looking to entice customers with HSBC now offering a new account switch deal with a high savings interest rate

Scrapping inheritance tax would be ‘win-win’ situation, claims former Tory minister
Tory ministers have floated the idea of abolishing inheritance tax ahead of the next General Election

Mortgage interest rates rise in blow to homeowners: ‘Opposite direction borrowers have hoped!’
Homeowners and homebuyers have struggled to navigate a property market that had been saddled with high mortgage rates

Pensioners will be hung out to dry if the Tories scrap National Insurance, writes Patrick O’Donnell
National Insurance contributions pay for our state pensions and scrapping the tax could hurt peoples’ retirement, writes Patrick O’Donnell

Post Office reports surge in cash withdrawals: ‘No way cash is dying out!’
The Post Office is continuing to offer cash services amid the wave of high street bank branch closure

State pension payments to exceed £220 a week for first time but triple lock hikes up for 'debate'
The state pension triple lock is under fire due to the “significant implications” of its funding costs

NS&I told to offer high interest rate for British Savings Bond as savers could ‘look elsewhere’
The new British Savings Bond will be available via NS&I; from next month with a three-year interest rate attached

Universal Credit change confirmed for one million DWP claimants – how are you affected?
Jeremy Hunt announced changes to Universal Credit around the repayment period for budgeting advances

Seniors face ‘profound implications’ to US Social Security benefits if Retirement Age raised
Taxpayers are able to access their full Social Security entitlement at 67 but this age threshold could be raised in the years to come

Nationwide Building Society reaffirms ‘promise’ to keep branches open amid wave of closures
Bank branch closures in the UK have become widespread but Nationwide Building Society has vowed to buck the trend

Households set to be £870 worse-off despite Hunt’s tax cuts, Labour claims
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is cutting the National Insurance rate again but Labour is suggesting families will still be £870 worse-off despite this intervention

Nationwide Building Society proposes takeover of Virgin Money in deal worth £2.9billion
The banking sector is continuing to change with Nationwide Building Society’s reported preliminary acquisition deal of Virgin Money continuing this trend

HMRC to ‘chase people’ for more tax after Hunt’s Spring Budget, Liam Halligan warns
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced multiple changes to taxes in the Government's Spring Budget

Capital gains tax on property sales to be cut in April, Jeremy Hunt confirms
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said a cut to the capital gains tax rate on property would encourage sales

NS&I to launch new three-year ‘British Savings Bond’, Hunt confirms in Budget
Jeremy Hunt announced the new savings bond will be accessible to Britons through NS&I;

National Insurance rate slashed to eight per cent as Jeremy Hunt confirms tax cut in Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed another cut to the National Insurance rate for workers in today’s Spring Budget

Non-dom tax status scrapped in overhaul as part of Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced changes to the non-dom tax status which affects how much certain people pay in tax

National Insurance ‘to be slashed to 8%’ in Budget with British workers saving extra £449 a year
The Government cut the National Insurance rate from 12 per cent to 10 per cent earlier this year in a bid to ease the tax burden on the British public

Mortgage fees rise to over £1,100 as Britons told ‘don’t rush’ buying property amid ‘volatile’ rates
Mortgage fees are on the rise and there’s fewer “perks” for homebuyers who are having to contend with sky-high interest rates

Millions ‘risk poorer retirement’ under rumoured pension system overhaul in Budget
Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering changing how workplace pensions are managed which could impact peoples’ retirement

Inheritance tax cut funds should be used to reduce 'stealth tax', Jeremy Hunt told
Government ministers have suggested more tax cuts are on their way but analysts are questioning how effective these changes will be

Jeremy Hunt 'backs British business' as he announces pension changes
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a wave of new changes to pension funds which are expected to bolster returns on savings

WASPI women ‘delighted’ over £10k payout after state pension age change ‘shattered retirement dreams’
Historic changes to the state pension age have left millions of women worse-off in retirement, and the WASPI campaign are among campaigners seeking a remedy

High street store closures in March: Full list of Boots, Argos and Lidl locations shutting down
Boots and Argos are among the retailers closing locations across the country this month

Bank branch closures in March: Full list of Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest sites shutting down
Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest are among the high street banks closing branches in the UK

Cost of living crisis ‘taken its toll’ as Britons see home insurance prices rise by 36 per cent
New research has found that home insurance prices in the UK skyrocketed as families struggled with the cost of living

Water bills could rise by 40 per cent for millions of households under Thames Water proposal
A recent proposal by Thames Water threatens to hike people's bills further, according to reports

Jeremy Hunt ‘considers’ scrapping tax loophole to fund income tax cuts
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce the Government’s fiscal agenda on March 6 with the Government previously suggesting tax cuts are a priority

Millions of Britons missing out on £457 savings boost as cash ‘languishing’ in 0% interest rate accounts
Coventry Building Society has published new research which reveals Britons are not taking advantage of hiked savings interest rates

Bitcoin surges past $60,000 as cryptocurrency exceeds two-year high: ‘Renewed optimism’ for investors
Crypto investors are hoping for an optimistic 2024 after Bitcoin’s value increased

Asda customers ‘angry’ after being prevented from using supermarket loyalty scheme
Supermarket loyalty schemes have become crucial ways of making money go further for families amid the cost of living crisis but some Asda customers have not been able to benefit

Energy bills could be slashed by up to 26% with heat pumps powered by community wind turbines
The Government hopes to rollout 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028

Virgin Media and O2 customers in ‘lose-lose’ situation as consumers face ‘crippling’ £692 exit fee
Virgin Media and O2 are among the firms under fire for raising mobile phone and broadband contract prices above the current rate of inflation

Tesco issues warning to Clubcard members as £18million worth of vouchers ‘to expire’ in days’ time
Clubcard members may be able to benefit from cheaper deals at Tesco but customers have only days left to use previously issued vouchers

National Insurance may be cut to 9% in Budget but your tax burden is still set to rise
The National Insurance rate cut came into effect at the start of this year

Record number of pensioners use contactless sparking fears over future of cash
Barclays research has found older pensioners are increasingly using contactless to pay rather than chip and PIN

Interest rates ‘should be cut to two per cent within months’ says former adviser
The Bank of England has raised and then kept interest rates at 5.25 per cent but experts believe significant cuts are oncoming

Hunt implored to ‘protect’ retirement savings in Budget with capital gains tax reform
Pensioners are more likely to have accumulated multiple assets and may end up paying tax due to allowances being frozen

Downsizing pensioners warned tax could leave them with ‘less than they thought'
Many retires opt to “downsize” and move from a larger home to a smaller property to save money, however, they could be at risk of falling foul of stamp duty

Women warned making big pension mistake in divorce could mean poorer retirement
Divorce rates are plummeting but those going through proceedings could see their pension income hit

State pension hack could see future retirees ‘create larger payments’
People are entitled to the state pension once they reach state pension age, which is currently 66, but it doesn’t have to be claimed then

Pension savers could get ‘generous increase’ to retirement pots in Jeremy Hunt’s Budget
Jeremy Hunt could scrap an ongoing stealth tax which is resulting in people paying more tax on their pension savings in a couple of weeks time

Mortgage price war cools as high street lenders raise interest rates above 4%: ‘Surprising news!’
Mortgage interest rates are on the rise once again in a blow to homeowners and prospective homebuyers

Ofgem energy price cap to fall by over £230 with biggest decline in bills since 2022
Energy bills are expected to fall throughout the summer following Ofgem’s latest price cap decision but experts are warning households could still pay more due to extra penalties

Britons could be given ‘earlier access’ to state pension payments in Jeremy Hunt’s Budget
The future accessibility of the state pension continues to be an issue for policymakers to deal with ahead of the next General Election

Yorkshire Building Society launches new savings interest rate to ‘reward loyalty’ after pulling 6% rate
Yorkshire Building Society withdrew the Christmas Regular Saver, which offered a six per cent interest rate, from the market earlier this week

Blow to homeowners as mortgage interest rates ‘rising’ amid ‘volatility’ in the property market
Homeowners and buyers have been hoping for a reduction in mortgage rates in the near future

Lidl outlines plans to open 12 new stores across the country – full list here
Stores are closing across Britain’s high streets but supermarkets like Lidl are rollout out expansion plans

DWP urged to reform Universal Credit as more than 50% of claimants unable to afford food
Universal Credit claimants are struggling to afford the rising cost of living, a new survey has found

Wilko confirms opening date for two new stores as national roll-out continues
British shopping was impacted by Wilko entering administration in August 2023 and the subsequent 400 store closures

Widower, 90, told to pay extra £700 in wife’s care costs three months after she died
Britons are being forced to deal with the rising costs of care for loved ones

Lidl, Iceland and Matalan to close stores by end of February 2024– full list of sites shutting down
High street retailers are closing down stores this month with affected customers only having days left to access Lidl and Iceland in their local area

Rishi Sunak under pressure to ‘review’ state pension as Labour set to keep triple lock pledge
The state pension is guaranteed to rise every year but retirement experts are pushing for a “review” of the retirement benefit

Santander to raise mortgage rates in ‘bad news’ for homeowners and buyers
Homeowners and buyers have struggled to navigate a fluctuating mortgage market in recent years

Interest rates could be cut before inflation target met, Bank of England governor claims
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of inflation has remained at four per cent for the last two months

Barclays plots £2billion cost-cutting overhaul following drop in profits
Barclays has already spent £1billion in restructuring costs to bolster the business in 2023

Tesco confirms ‘important change’ to Clubcard pricing which could save shoppers more money
Tesco launched Clubcard prices in 2019, offering members a different price to shoppers who don’t have a Clubcard

Pension savers ‘risk losing thousands of pounds’ to forgotten charges on funds
Retirement savings are being diminished due to charges when transferring pension funds

Yorkshire Building Society to withdraw ‘competitive’ savings account with six per cent interest rate
Banks and building societies, including Yorkshire Building Society, are preparing to remove high interest savings account from the market

Broadband bills to rise by inflation-busting 8.8% - but social tariffs could save you money
Experts are warning that broadband bills will rise significantly higher than the rate of inflation

State pension age increase to 71 ‘would be greedy': ‘Some don’t make it to that age!’
The state pension age threshold is set to rise again in coming years but a recent proposal for a further hike been widely criticised by experts and GB News readers

Sainsbury’s shoppers urged to watch out as thousands targeted by criminals
Scammers are trying to steal personal details and financial information by posing as well-known brands and supermarkets

Britons £1,500 worse-off since start of cost of living crisis with ‘few signs of recovery’ for economy
Households are worse-off due to the rise in the cost of living with there being “few signs” of good news for the economy

Energy bills forecast to fall by £293 a year from April, Ofgem price cap forecast claims
Households have seen energy bills surge in recent years amid the ongoing cost of living crisis

Britons need to ‘be proactive’ with retirement savings if state pension age rises to 71
A think thank has proposed hiking the state pension age further than the current timetable

Britons could boost their pension pot by £16,000 via partner tax relief hack
Households could boost their pension savings by thousands of pounds via tax relief

The UK counties set to be worst-affected by ‘boiler tax’ as costs hiked
Boiler manufacturers announced price hikes after the Government announced penalties for missed heat pump installation targets

Lonely Britons face paying extra ‘singles tax’ of £10,400 a year: ‘30% of income could be lost!’
Single people are being warned of the extra costs they are having to pay which could result in “30 per cent of their income being lost”

Inflation expected to have risen to 4.2 per cent in blow for Rishi Sunak
Economists are warning that the CPI inflation rate could have risen again in the year to January 2024 despite recent easing

Budget tax cuts could raise mortgage rates, senior economist warns Jeremy Hunt
The Chancellor has previously cited his desire to introduce more tax cuts but this has raised eyebrows from economists

State pension ‘injustice’: MP urges DWP to give WASPI women £10,000 in compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign group lobbies for women born in the 1950s who have been impacted by the way state pension age changes for women were introduced

Santander confirms more cuts to mortgage rates but interest rates ‘unlikely to move for few months’
Santander is among a number of lenders to have slashed mortgage rates recently

State pension age increase to 71 would have ‘severe consequences’ for workers in 50s and younger
The state pension age is currently set to rise to 67, then 68 under Government plans

Nationwide Building Society issues warning as customer loses £7,000 in cruel scam
Scams are on the rise with Nationwide Building Society urging customers to be alert on apps like WhatsApp

Virgin Money increases savings interest rates after Bank of England base rate decision
Savings accounts are continuing to benefit from previous hikes to interest rates from the Bank of England

Coventry Building Society offering ‘excellent’ mortgage deal despite ‘small rise’ in interest rates
High street lenders, including Coventry Building Society, are updating their mortgage interest rates

Barclays to buy Tesco Bank as part of £600million deal: ‘Greater value for customers!’
Banking is changing with Barclays latest purchase of Tesco Bank

‘Unexpected’ tax bill hit savers after rising interest rates – how to better protect your cash
ISAs are being recommended as a tax saving option by experts

Lower pay deals ‘required’ for British workers in fight against inflation, claims Bank of England official
Rising wages are contributing to inflation, according to senior officials from the Bank of England

Aldi tops list of cheapest supermarkets of the year so far – how much could you save?
Supermarket prices have surged amid soaring inflation but some grocers are offering big savings to shoppers, including Aldi

'Boiler tax' could be scrapped - but Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash over plan
Tory politicians are revolting against the Prime Minister’s plans to roll out heat pumps across the country, replacing gas boilers

Boon for homebuyers as Bank of England interest rate freeze ‘good time for’ mortgage ‘budgeting’
The Bank of England has held interest rates at the same level for months with analysts pricing in mortgage rate reductions later in the year

Hunt called to overhaul ‘unfair’ ISA rules as homebuyers slapped with 25% fee on savings
Homebuyers saving to get on the property ladder risk falling foul of an expensive penalty which the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being told to overhaul

Households £4,500 worse-off since pandemic with cost of living crisis to ‘continue for another three years’
The cost of living crisis has decimated household incomes with Britons being hit with inflation-hiked prices and rising energy bills since the Covid-19 pandemic

Cost of ‘comfortable' retirement soars to £59,000 a year sparking calls for reform
The cost of living crisis has exacerbated the financial challenges faced by pensioners with Britons needing to have a greater retirement savings pot going forward

Women face £136,000 poorer retirement as extra 19 years in work needed to bridge gender pension gap
Millions of pensioners are at risk of poverty in the UK with women more likely to have less retirement savings than men

‘Technology overwhelms me!’ Widow ‘would be lost’ without son as bank branches close
Bank branch closures are more likely to disenfranchise pensioners in the UK and other vulnerable groups

Virgin Money to continue online banking push after 39 bank branch closures
Britain’s high streets are reeling from the recent wave of bank branch closures with Virgin Money signalling more could be to come

Energy bills rose by £1,900 last year 'due to lack of investment’ in solar panels and heat pumps
Britons have been saddled with soaring energy bills over the past year which could have been avoided in part, according to experts

Inheritance tax crackdown on thousands as HMRC launches ‘substantial investigation’ – do you owe money?
Inheritance tax may be charged on someone’s estate above a certain threshold after they have passed away, including their money, possessions and property

Blow to Britons as UK inflation to be highest in G7 despite economy outpacing Germany and France
The country’s services sector continues to grow from strength to strength but UK’s inflation woes are likely to continue for the foreseeable future

Cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from tomorrow – but eligible Britons could miss out
Cost of living support has been rolled out by the Government to help those already receiving assistance from the DWP during the cost of living crisis

Bank branch closures could be put on ‘pause’ under new rules as banks told to ‘justify’ decisions
Bank branch closures have impacted communities across the country but new rules could put them on “pause” temporarily

Britain at risk of ‘prolonged recession if Bank of England fails to cut interest rates'
A recession could be triggered if the Bank of England continues on its current trajectory with interest rates

Nationwide raises mortgage rates after Bank of England decision: ‘Surprising!’
Mortgage lenders, including Nationwide Building Society, have increased interest rates on the same day of the Bank of England base rate announcement

Energy bill crisis pushes 2.2 million into fuel poverty as calls for new social tariff continue: ‘Not acceptable!’
Millions could have been saved from rising energy bills and poverty if action had been taken sooner by the Government, it’s claimed

HMRC slammed over ‘extreme delays’ as 1.1 million Britons miss vital tax deadline
The deadline for self-employed individuals to file their Self Assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year fell yesterday

Savers urged to ‘take advantage’ of ‘attractive’ tax-free accounts as 1.4 million customers risk tax bill
Savers have been awarded with boosted interest rates thanks to the Bank of England’s decision making but fiscal drag risks depleting any extra money earned

Inflation rate to drop to two per cent by summer, Bank of England reports
The Bank of England has revised its forecast for inflation following today’s interest rate announcement

Bank of England base rate held at 15-year-high – but interest rates could be cut in summer
Interest rates have been raised by the Bank of England to ease inflation with a rate cut not expected until the summer

Bank of England boss ‘crippling' families with high interest rates
A former advisor to the Bank of England is taking Governor Andrew Bailey to task over the decision to raise interest rates

'Devastating blow’ to 1.1 million households as mortgages to rise by £240 a month this year
Homeowners have been saddled with soaring interest rates in recent years which have pushed mortgage repayments up

Taxes ‘unlikely’ to be cut this year, Jeremy Hunt warns Cabinet ahead of General Election
The Government has promised to cut more taxes later this year but Jeremy Hunt is understood to be warning his party to water down expectations

Tesco issues warning as £18million worth of Clubcard vouchers set to expire: ‘Spend them now!
Tesco Clubcard vouchers expire after a certain period of time

Only hours left until Self Assessment deadline as hundreds of thousands of taxpayers ‘risk £100 fine’
The deadline to file a Self Assessment tax return falls today with many leaving it to the last minute

Renters paying extra £1,200 a year while landlords set to get £70billiion windfall from Government
Rent costs have skyrocketed in recent years while taxpayer money continues to go into the pockets of private landlords

Cost of living payment for Britons with disabilities slammed as ‘not sufficient’
Cost of living payments have been rolled out in recent years to help those on benefits and with disabilities get by financially

1.4 million Britons have to ‘take urgent action’ to avoid ‘shock tax bill’ on savings accounts
Fiscal drag could force millions of Britons to pay tax on their savings for the first time

Eurozone unexpectedly escapes recession but Germany sees economy shrink
European economies are trying to avoid a recession following the pandemic as the trading bloc contends with higher interest rates

Council tax to increase by inflation-busting 4.99% in ‘regressive’ raid on taxpayers
The Government has pledged to cut taxes this year but this is contrary to what councils are reportedly being told

Coin collectors fume over ‘disastrous’ plan to scrap 1p penny amid inflation concerns
Coin collectors are concerned about plans to axe 1p and 2p coins in the Isle of Man

Self Assessment warning as 450,000 Britons only have day left to make deadline or risk £100 fine
Self-employed workers have days left to file their tax return before the important deadline on Wednesday

Britons could pay extra £480 a year in energy bills as 3 million face being ‘trapped’ in fuel poverty
Much of the energy bill support over the last couple of years is no longer in place which puts more Britons at risk of fuel poverty

China Evergrande liquidation could have ‘snowball effect’ on wider market
Economists are warning of the potential ramifications of Evergrande’s collapse on the wider market

NatWest Group set to shut down 32 locations in 2024 – full list of NatWest and RBS bank branch closures
Bank branch closures are continuing this year with NatWest preparing to shut down dozens of sites

Households urged to ‘get in touch’ with local council to claim energy bill support from £360m fund
Energy bills are on the rise but low income Britons are being encouraged to apply for the Household Support Fund

Lloyds Banking Group set to close 123 branches in 2024 – full list of Lloyds Bank and Halifax shut downs
Bank branch closures are continuing into 2024 with Lloyds Banking Group shutting down over 100 sites

National Insurance cut to have ‘limited benefit’ for workers despite £750 saving
National Insurance was cut earlier this month with taxpayers supposedly set to benefit on payday, but experts are warning that fiscal drag is hurting how much people can save

WHSmith pledges to open 110 stores this year amid surge in travel sales
High street retailers are struggling but WHSmith posted a rise in sales across other parts of its business

Top 10 poorest cities in the UK: Brits losing up to £45,000 in disposable income due to 'flatlining' economy
Disposable incomes have been cut substantially amid low productivity within the UK economy

Buying cup of tea with smartphone to paying electrician - Bank of England lays out how digital pound would work
While the Bank of England has yet to confirm the digital pound will be introduced, the central bank has provided a roadmap to what the proposal would mean for everyday people

UK faces worst fiscal ‘challenge’ since 1950s due to rising debt and interest rates
Debt and interest rates have risen substantially in recent years which will impact decisions around Government spending and tax cuts

Bank current account switches hit record high but Britons may ‘end up regretting their decision’
Bank customers can use the Current Account Switch Service to change to another financial institution’s product with ease

State pension warning as 900,000 retirees could be hit with 'stealthy' tax bill for first time
Significant increases to the state pension amid frozen tax thresholds are causing “unwelcome side effects” for retirees

Millions to be left without access to cash as bank branch closures speed up at ‘alarming rate’
Major banks, including NatWest and Lloyds, have increased the number of bank branch closures within their groups

Santander raises mortgage rates and withdraws deals for first-time homebuyers after inflation rise
High street lenders, including Santander, have cut mortgage interest rates in recent months

'Shock for savers' as high street banks make biggest cut to savings interest rates in 15 years
Interest rates on savings account have been on the rise over the past year and a half but this trend appears to be reversing

Britons urged to ‘take action’ as millions risk £1,600 tax penalty with Self Assessment deadline days away
The Self Assessment tax deadline is looming and millions risk penalties if they do not file in time

Net zero warning as Britons told to ‘accept higher pricing’ of energy bills: ‘Transformation is painful!’
Energy bills have been on the rise in recent years which may become the norm as countries transition to net zero economies

‘Customers still want branches and passbooks’ says Yorkshire Building Society
Half a million Yorkshire Building Society customers used passbooks for their savings accounts at a branch last year

Martin Lewis joins calls to reform Universal Credit as one in five Britons living in poverty
Financial journalist Martin Lewis is urging politicians to do more to tackle poverty, warning benefits such as Universal Credit are failing to improve peoples’ lives

Inheritance tax receipts to hit record high as HMRC ‘harvesting more' money from Britons with 40% rate
Inheritance tax applies on someone’s estate, including their money, possessions and property, above a certain threshold, after they have passed away

Calls for Warm Home Discount reform as millions to be cut off from gas and electricity
Millions of households will be unable to pay for their prepayment meters due to rising energy costs, a charity has warned

Retirement savers could boost their pension pots by up to £180,000 by April 5
Households are being reminded of pension tax rules in place which could help bolster retirement savings

Jeremy Hunt pledges to cut taxes as UK economy ‘turning a corner’
Jeremy Hunt reduced the rate of National Insurance earlier this month and has promised more tax cuts are to come

TV licence fee slammed as ‘unfair tax’ and wealthy should pay more, claims ex-BBC boss
The future of BBC funding and the state of the licence fee is being hotly debated

Nationwide Building Society issues scam warning as holidaymakers at risk of criminal fraudsters
Nationwide Building Society is warning people to avoid potential scams when booking holidays in January

Parents could be at risk of losing thousands of pounds in state pension by not claiming Child Benefit
Parents could claim vital National Insurance credits which go towards their state pension entitlement if they are claim Child Benefit

National Insurance cuts could be 'eliminated' due to Jeremy Hunt's allowance freeze
Tax cuts have been promised by the Government but Jeremy Hunt’s current policy agenda means many are missing out on the benefits, according to experts

Broadband customers '£450 worse-off' due to above-inflation price hikes: 'Virgin Media and O2 are the worst'
Broadband bills are set to rise even further in April in a blow to struggling customers

Barclays to close more than 70 bank branches in 2024 and 2025 – full list
Bank branch closures will continue into 2024 and 2025, including from Barclays

The Works blames inflation and wage increases after reporting ‘lower than anticipated’ sales
The Works is set to take “decisive action” to its business practices after reporting a fall in sales

Santander cuts interest rates on mortgages – full list of products
High street lenders, including Santander, are continuing to cut mortgage rates

B&M to open new stores in former Wilko locations – full list of new sites
B&M; agreed to buy up to 51 Wilko sites after the retailer collapsed into administration in August

Pensioners will ‘be feeling the pinch’ as UK inflation rate rise to push prices up further
State pension payments rise every year thanks to the tripe lock but this will not stop older people from being “hit relentlessly” with inflation-hiked prices

State pension payments could be slashed by up to £30,000 due to Child Benefit mistake
Child Benefit claimants can get National Insurance credits which go towards ensuring people receive their full state pension entitlement

EU industrial decline ‘very worrying situation’ for economy, union leaders warn
The EU is in the midst of industrial decline as a result of the ongoing energy crisis, according to union organisations

HMRC issues warning as Britons have only two weeks to complete tax return or be hit with penalty
The deadline for Self Assessment tax returns is January 31 but some people struggling to pay their taxes before this date could set up a payment plan to alleviate the financial pressure

State pension funding could run out in 20 years as 'future' of triple lock under fire
State pension payment rates are guaranteed to rise every year due to the triple lock but the fund which pays for the benefit could run out within a couple of decades

Mortgage price war continues as Nationwide Building Society slashes interest rates to 'lowest in the market'
Lenders, including Nationwide Building Society, are slashing mortgage rates to stay competitive amid a changing market

Co-op customers outraged as supermarket scraps loyalty rewards scheme: 'Rubbish'
Co-op has announced big changes and the move has angered some loyal customers

Man makes ‘significant’ energy bills saving of nearly £1,900 a year by moving house
Energy bills are on the rise in 2024 but Britons could save money through better home insulation

Savings mistake costs Britons £6.9billion with cash left ‘earning no interest at all’
Savings interest rates have been on the rise recently but many bank customers have not been taking advantage of these hiked deals

Virgin Money to axe passbook savings accounts for 100,000 customers
Passbooks are being scrapped by many high street banks in the UK, including Virgin Money

TSB offering free £125 to new customers who switch accounts to bank - plus £90 cashback
Banks, including TSB, are launching new account switching deals and cashback offers to stay competitive amid a challenging time for customers

Britons face 'higher taxes' in years to come despite National Insurance cut
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed National Insurance would be slashed in 2024 but taxpayers are unlikely to benefit in the long term, experts have warned

Nationwide Building Society slashes savings interest rates – full list of accounts
Nationwide Building Society is slashing savings interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to pause its series of base rate hikes.

Energy bills: Households could make ‘significant’ savings of £205 a year by dropping ‘bad habits'
Energy bills are expected to rise for many families following the price cap hike but there are ways for households to make “significant” savings

Britain on 'brink of recession' despite GDP rebound in November
The Office for National Statistic (ONS) reported a rebound in the economy for November but that has not eased anxieties over a 'technical recession'

John Lewis announces new head of department store firm to kickstart turnaround
John Lewis, one of the country’s biggest department stores, is making changes to leadership to kickstart its retail sales turnaround

Interest rates on credit cards hit ‘record high’ of 23.9% - four tips to avoid falling into debt
Credit card debt rose to £68.9billion in November 2023 as interest rates on repayments reached new heights

Child Benefit payments to rise by 6.7 per cent in April - how much will you get?
Parents are entitled to support through Child Benefit and the rates will rise in April

State pension future 'elephant in the room' as older Britons face 'tricky time' despite 8.5% triple lock rise
The state pension payment rate goes up every year under the triple lock commitment but experts are reminding politicians to be honest about its cost at the next General Election

Tesco issues warning: Red Sea shipping conflict could lead to inflation-hiked price increases, says CEO
Inflation on certain items could be pushed up due to the conflict on the Red Sea

Marks & Spencer announces £10,000 payout for thousands employees after Christmas sales surge
Thousands of employees of Marks & Spencer are set to benefit from the retail group’s share save scheme

BrewDog slammed as ‘outrageous’ for scrapping pledge to pay workers Real Living Wage
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate which is different from the Government’s legal minimum wage and pays workers significantly more

Mortgage warning as households urged to wait before ‘locking in’ deal despite rate cuts
Mortgage rates are being cut by lenders but experts forecast more significant reductions will not take place until the later half of 2024

Santander announces more cuts to mortgage interest rates – full list
Banks, including Santander, have been slashing mortgage rates once again amid an increasingly competitive market

Nine clues you may be affected in HMRC crackdown on Etsy and Vinted users
Britons are increasingly turning to side hustles to supplement their income but HMRC’s new rule means many will be under harsher scrutiny

Tesco slashes price of over 150 popular supermarket products and launches free meal scheme
Supermarket chains, including Tesco, are reducing prices on must-have grocery products

Britain 'at risk of unnecessary recession' due to Bank of England interest rate decision
A recession could be likely if interest rates remain high throughout 2024, experts have warned

How first-time homebuyers could get ‘cheaper' mortgage rates from lenders
Mortgage rates have been on the rise over the past year but lenders are starting to cut rates and offer more competitive deals for new homebuyers

Tesco shoppers can get double Clubcard points for first time in over a decade 'Great value for customers!'
The Tesco Clubcard is one of the most popular loyalty schemes in the country

PIP could give Britons with long Covid a £172 a week help from DWP – are you eligible?
People with long-term illnesses could get support via Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

‘Personal taxes will be higher’ for millions from April despite National Insurance cut as stealth tax bites
National Insurance has been cut but the Government’s pledge to freeze tax allowance thresholds mean many are unlikely to benefit

Universal Credit payments will rise in 2024 but you could still be £670 worse off
DWP benefit rates, including Universal Credit, rise in April

NatWest chairman says not ‘that difficult’ to get on property ladder and urges Britons to save
Sir Howard Davies’ comments were criticised by many for being “out of touch” and not reflective of the current housing market

UK inflation rate could drop below two per cent by April, says economist
Britons have been forced to contend with high inflation and interest rates in recent years but not for much longer, experts have predicted

Universal Credit claimants could get discounted broadband - full list of participating providers
Broadband is a costly expense for households but those on Universal Credit may be eligible for discounts

Labour could promise income tax and National Insurance cuts at General Election ‘to see burden come down’
The next General Election is likely to take place in a matter of months with tax expected to be among one of the more hotly contested topics

Rishi Sunak ‘promised to reduce 20% income tax rate’ - but ‘fairer move' would be to break threshold
Tax allowance thresholds have been frozen for years and has resulted in Britons paying more of their hard-earned cash to HMRC

Britons urged to take advantage of vital ‘tool’ which could boost retirement income
Those approaching retirement may have pension pots which they have forgotten about

State pension triple lock in question as payment increases declared ‘unsustainable’
The triple lock guarantees the payment rate of the benefit rises every year but a new report has raised concerns about the state pension’s long-term viability

Mortgage repayments to rise by £1,800 for 1.5 million households in New Year
Mortgage rates have soared thanks to action from the Bank of England and will be high for most of 2024

2.7 million Britons missing out on getting council tax reduced or for free – are you?
Benefits, including council tax reductions, are going unclaimed by millions of households

Savers could ‘get around three times more’ in interest by switching bank accounts
Savings interest on easy access accounts have been on the rise over the past year compared to similar accounts in years before

January 2024 pay dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments: When will you get paid?
The final instalment of the Government’s cost of living payment is due in the New Year but claimants will have other benefits coming to their bank accounts in January

Full list of high street bank branches set to close in 2024
High street banks and building societies are promoting online services and closing branches to the ire of many customers

Mortgage rates to drop in New Year but households will still face 'financial pain'
Interest rates have been on the rise in the past year which has led to Britons paying more in mortgage repayments

Households urged to take meter reading before energy bills rise within days
Energy bills will rise for those on the price cap from January but households can do certain things to make sure their outgoings remain as low as possible

Inflation warning as food price rate hit 9.2 percent in the UK
Inflation has eased in recent months but food prices continue to remain high for many families

Post Office sees record amount of cash withdrawn with millions taken out in single day
Customers are still turning to the Post Office for services involving physical cash

Heat pumps could slash energy bills by up to 60 percent with savings ‘outweighing’ installation cost
Energy bills could be slashed significantly in the long-term thanks to efficient technologies, including heat pumps

Savings hack could boost finances by £1,400 a year thanks to ‘very simple’ challenge
The 52 Week Challenge is one of many ways people can start growing their savings pot

Universal Credit claimants could get payment early this week
Universal Credit is a benefit payment for those on low income who are looking for work

Britons may be eligible for £25 in energy bill support after Met Office warning
Energy bill support is available through Cold Weather Payments but only in certain situations

First-time homeowners to pay hidden £3,000 cost outside mortgage or face ‘financial nightmare’
Mortgage repayments and stamp duty are not the only expenses first-time homeowners need to think about

National Insurance rate to be cut next month but you could still be taxed up to £4,000 more
The National Insurance rate will be reduced in the New Year but fiscal drag will impact the benefits

Britons left driving miles to their bank as millions at risk of becoming ‘bankless’ within months
Hundreds of high street bank branches will have closed this year in lieu of online banking services

Savings interest rates ‘highest in 15 years’ as Britons urged to ‘shop around’ for best deal
Interest rates on savings accounts have been improving over the last year but experts are speculating they might not last for that much longer

Self Assessment tax deadline fast approaching – when do you need to pay HMRC?
Self Assessment Tax Return forms need to be completed and sent to HMRC by January 31 or taxpayers could be fined

Jeremy Hunt could ‘cut the tax burden’ in 2024 but high interest rates put decision at risk
The Government is hoping to relieve the British public’s cost of living concerns before the next General Election with tax cuts being considered a viable option

Pensioners urged to ‘check their eligibility’ for £3,900 a year DWP boost
Pension Credit is a top up benefit which low income pensioners may be eligible for

First-time buyers warned of ‘significant' cost which could ‘derail budgets'
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is imposed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on single property purchases which exceed a certain amount.

‘Glimmer of hope’ for energy bills as Ofgem price cap to fall by 14 percent
Ofgem’s energy price cap is the maximum amount suppliers can charge households for each unit of gas and electricity they use if they are on a standard variable tariff

Pensioners urged to ‘check bank account’ for £600 ‘enhanced’ Winter Fuel Payment
Those of state pension age are entitled to extra support this Christmas to help with soaring energy costs

Mortgage rates set to plunge after better than expected fall in inflation
Today’s CPI inflation figures suggest the economy is improving and interest rates will come down but repayments are likely to go up for many households regardless

Nationwide Building Society vows not to leave two British towns after losing other bank branches
Nationwide is choosing a different path amid widespread bank branch closures across the industry

Barclays under fire as churches ditch bank over ‘concerns’ about links to fossil fuel industry
Campaigners are taking aim at businesses and banks, including Barclays, over issues relating to climate change

Customers furious as EDF says energy bills would rise from £300 to £39,000 a month
Energy bills have surged in recent years.

Britons falling into ‘savings trap’ amid high interest rates but ‘under the radar’ tax hack could save money
The personal savings allowance (PSA) allows savers to earn interest tax-free if they have not used the tax break up on their wages, income or pensions