Drivers hit with £400 rise after Motability discount scrapped
Disabled drivers face a £400 average cost increase after Labour's budget removed a key VAT exemption on Motability scheme advance payments. Read the full impact.
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Make Your December Wage Stretch to January
Struggling with the long gap to January payday? Financial expert Aseem Munshi shares four practical budgeting and saving strategies to help Brits manage their finances through the festive hangover.
3.3m hit by pension tax change from 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions, affecting 3.3 million workers. Experts warn it could reduce savings. Read the full analysis.
Barclays: Labour Budget Boosts Business Investment Confidence
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
Stars We Lost in 2025: Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76
A look back at the beloved celebrities and public figures who died in 2025, including music legend Ozzy Osbourne. Read our full tribute to their lasting legacies.
Pub faces £62k loss from business rates change
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.
Expert: Labour's Budget missed chance to boost used EV sales
Polestar UK boss calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce a subsidy for second-hand electric vehicles, following a successful Dutch model, to accelerate adoption and support the used car market.
Labour Budget keeps classic car tax exemption for 350,000
Over 350,000 classic car owners will keep Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for vehicles over 40 years old. The Labour Budget confirms the reprieve, though a future review is planned. Read the industry reaction.
Met Office verdict: Dry, cold Christmas 2025, little snow
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Universal Credit recipients get £465 annual boost
Universal Credit claimants to receive up to £465 more per year after government rule change. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces budget measures to cut living costs.
DWP rule change ends two-child benefit cap
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 is live - see his route
The beloved NORAD Santa Tracker is live for Christmas Eve 2025. Use the interactive tool to follow Father Christmas's global journey, see when he'll reach England, and discover the heartwarming story behind this festive tradition.
Lloyds: Business Confidence Ends 2025 Higher
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Fuel duty freeze saves average driver £49 next year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the 5p fuel duty cut until August 2026, offering motorists a £49 saving. The move is forecast to help reduce inflation.
Dudley Council's £75.9m funding sparks political debate
Dudley Council is set for a £75.9m three-year finance settlement from the Labour government. While Labour MPs hail a 'turning point', the borough's Conservative leader urges caution, saying 'the devil is in the detail'. Read the full story.
Energy suppliers confirm automatic £150 bill savings
British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy confirm Budget savings will be applied automatically in April. Uswitch urges other suppliers to provide clarity to households.
HMRC Tax Freeze to Cost Workers Thousands by 2031
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
AA: Pay-per-mile tax could backfire on Labour
AA President Edmund King warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax, due in 2028, may discourage drivers from switching. Discover the potential impact on EV sales and the industry's response.
Octopus Energy Confirms £134 Bill Cut for Customers
Octopus Energy will automatically reduce customer bills by an average of £134 from April 2026, passing on government policy cuts. Find out how you'll benefit.
Pensioners protected from cash ISA allowance cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms over-65s will be exempt from the cash ISA limit reduction to £12,000, safeguarding their £20,000 annual allowance from April 2027.
300,000 to lose £312 WFH tax relief from 2026
HMRC is scrapping the £6 weekly working from home tax relief for 300,000 employees from April 2026. Experts warn of impacts on disabled workers and small business costs.
EV drivers could save £3,750 under expanded Labour grant
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
B&M slashes advent calendars to as low as 50p
B&M has dramatically reduced prices on popular advent calendars, with some now costing just 50p. Discover the best chocolate calendar deals for Christmas 2025.
HMRC's mandatory tax adviser register starts May 2026
HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
2026 Rent Rises Forecast After Autumn Budget Tax Hike
Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
OBR boss quits over Budget leak 'worst failure'
OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.
Wetherspoon's caps breakfast price rise at 20p
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
Budget 2025: Alcohol Duty to Rise from February 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Pension changes could leave workers £20k worse off
Major changes to salary sacrifice pension rules announced in the Budget could leave some workers over £20,000 worse off. Learn how the new £2,000 cap affects you.
Martin Lewis on Budget's Cash ISA Limit Cut
Martin Lewis responds to the 2025 Budget's Cash ISA changes. The annual limit drops to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027. Discover the key details and what it means for your savings.
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