Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.
Category : Search result: Budget cuts
HMRC to tax pensioners with average savings
State pensioners with average savings face HMRC tax bills as the Personal Savings Allowance remains frozen. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your savings.
Cardiff Health Board Freezes Recruitment Amid 350 Job Cuts
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Brits save £1,411 each by cutting back on costs
New research reveals 83% of UK adults have tightened their purse strings, saving an average of £1,411 this year. Discover the top ways people are saving money.
Universal Credit disability payments cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.
First Bus ends all Cornwall services, 275 jobs at risk
First Bus announces complete withdrawal from Cornwall in February 2026, putting 275 jobs at risk due to financial challenges and falling passenger numbers. Read the full story.
Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
West Midlands plugs £120m transport budget gap
A projected £119.8 million deficit in the West Midlands transport budget has been drastically reduced to £38.3 million. Discover the measures taken to secure the region's transport future.
15-Hour Snow Storm Threatens UK Power Cuts
Met Office issues yellow warning as 15-hour snow storm threatens power cuts and travel chaos across 12 UK towns and cities from Tuesday. Stay informed.
Barclays cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.3%
Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.
Universal Credit health element cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
7 Tax Loopholes to Use Before Autumn Budget
Discover seven legal ways to reduce your tax bill ahead of the November budget. Act now to protect your savings from potential income tax rises.
Reeves' Budget: Fuel Duty Hike and New EV Charges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.
18,000 NHS jobs cut in major health service shake-up
Major NHS England restructuring sees 18,000 staff facing redundancy as health service merges with Department of Health. Voluntary redundancy scheme explained.
New HMRC tax rules for cycle to work schemes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to impose new HMRC tax rules limiting salary sacrifice for cycle to work schemes. Discover how the Autumn Budget changes could affect you.
Millions face new car taxes in Labour's Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce new pay-per-mile taxes for electric and hybrid vehicles in the November budget. Discover how the changes could affect you.
£300 EV Charge for High-Mileage Drivers from 2028
Labour's new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles could cost drivers £300 annually from April 2028. Plan your motoring budget now.
Energy bills could be cut by £200 in Budget
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash energy bills by up to £200. Key measures include VAT cuts and removing green levies. Find out how this affects you.
Pension pots could be slashed by £50,000 in cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to cap tax-free pension contributions, potentially costing high earners nearly £50,000. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
18,000 NHS jobs cut in major England health shake-up
Major NHS restructuring will eliminate 18,000 roles across England as ministers aim to reduce bureaucracy. Unions warn of disruption to patient services and loss of vital expertise.
Income Tax Rise Warning for Millions in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at breaking Labour's manifesto pledge with an income tax increase in the November Budget. Discover how this could impact your finances.
DWP Benefits Get 3.8% Increase Next April
Key DWP benefits including PIP and Carer's Allowance are set for a 3.8% increase next April, following the Labour government's November budget. Find out the new payment rates.
697,000 Classic Car Owners Face Tax Threat
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a car tax shake-up targeting 697,000 classic vehicle owners. Learn how this potential 'tax grab' could impact Britain's motoring heritage.
Barclays reports consumer confidence at 3-year low
Barclays reveals all consumer confidence measures fell for first time since August 2022. Two in five Brits adjust finances ahead of Autumn Budget. Discover spending trends.
HMRC's tax errors punish innocent UK households
Tax expert warns HMRC's flawed systems are catching innocent savers in its net. As the Autumn Budget approaches, calls grow for urgent reform to prevent unfair tax demands.
Reeves hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
HMRC reviews 23,500 suspended child benefit payments
HMRC has apologised and launched an urgent review after incorrectly suspending child benefit for thousands. The tax office vows to update its anti-fraud process. Read the latest.
Aldi's £3.99 Christmas Dinner for Two Launches
Aldi launches a bargain £3.99 Festive Munch Box for two, just in time for Christmas. Discover this delicious deal and Domino's new festive menu in our guide.
Page 2 of 4