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.
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.
Motorists in West Bromwich face new 20mph restrictions on Dudley Street as part of ongoing road safety measures near schools. Learn how this affects your journey.
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
Asda shoppers can get Baileys for just £10 until November 30 - the UK's best price - but face a strict three-bottle limit per customer. Scottish customers pay £11.05 due to alcohol laws.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major ISA shake-up. From 2027, the cash ISA limit falls to £12,000, with new charges for 'cash-like' stocks and shares ISA holdings.
Aldi imposes a strict two-per-person limit on its expert-endorsed Cairanne wine, now slashed to £4.99. Shoppers must act fast before the offer ends on 3 December 2025.
Asda has introduced a three-bottle purchase limit per customer on Baileys after slashing £4 off the price. The rule is in place to prevent stockpiling until November 30.
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.
UK households are warned as 'fake spirits' and no-alcohol beers are found to cost more than their alcoholic counterparts, widening health inequalities. Discover the full findings.
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
A Welsh family will see their benefits rise to £2,770 a month after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this change impacts millions.
Andrew Behan sentenced to six years for manslaughter after brutal attack on Francis Leitner in Aston. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces alcohol duty will rise with inflation in the Autumn Budget, increasing costs for pub-goers and supermarket shoppers. Learn the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reformed Cash ISAs, designating £8,000 of the £20,000 allowance for investments. Over-65s are unaffected. Read the full Budget details.
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
Islington Council's new 10mph limit on a key road between Angel Station and Smithfield Market is branded 'ridiculous' by motorists and blamed for a 25% drop in trade. Discover the full story.
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
UK bank deposit protection soars to £120,000 from December 1st. Discover how this 41% increase safeguards your savings and boosts financial confidence.
A new 60mph limit is now in force on the A38 Plymouth Parkway to improve road safety. The change aims to reduce collisions and is part of wider safety improvements.
Government warns Brits about methanol poisoning symptoms that mimic hangovers. Learn the distinctive signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
Motorists are warned as the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is set to be lowered, mirroring Scotland's stricter rules. Experts urge zero alcohol if driving.
Treasury Committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reducing cash ISA allowance could increase mortgage rates instead of stimulating stock market investment.