ISA cap cut to £12,000 may leave savers £300k richer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves slashes cash ISA allowance to £12,000 from 2027. Experts reveal how using the new £8,000 stocks & shares allowance could leave you £300,000 better off.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves slashes cash ISA allowance to £12,000 from 2027. Experts reveal how using the new £8,000 stocks & shares allowance could leave you £300,000 better off.
Amazon is launching a major crackdown on illegal streaming via Fire TV Sticks in the UK. Experts warn users of cybersecurity risks from piracy, including malware and data theft. Read the full details.
UK households with Amazon Fire TV Sticks are warned they could face £1,000 fines for illegal streaming. Learn the new TV Licensing rules for services like Disney+ and Prime Video.
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
Birmingham is a major hotspot for illegal sports streaming, with residents facing prison and fines. FACT is targeting the West Midlands in a national piracy crackdown.
A new ISA limit of £12,000 from April 2027 means millions could pay tax on savings interest. See how basic and higher-rate taxpayers are affected.
Millions face a tax bill after the cash ISA allowance was cut from £20,000 to £12,000. Analysis reveals higher-rate taxpayers could lose £1,216. Explore tax-free alternatives now.
HMRC unveils strict measures to prevent savers circumventing the new £12,000 cash ISA limit from April 2027. Experts warn of 'stealth tax' on investors.
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
Skipton Building Society issues urgent guidance following the government's cash ISA limit cut. Expert Alex Sitaras shares vital tips to protect your savings from tax. Discover your options now.
A motorist in Staffordshire recorded a shocking 535mcg breath alcohol reading, the highest in England over three festive periods. Police warn of increased patrols.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
West Midlands Police made ten arrests and seized over 20 vehicles in Erdington as part of Operation Skybridge. 19 charges were brought following the proactive operation.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
The DWP has issued nearly 200,000 sanctions to migrants on Universal Credit for breaking rules, averaging over 200 per day. Read the full story on the welfare system crackdown.
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
UK households risk damaging retirement prospects by relying too heavily on cash savings. Experts urge considering stocks & shares ISAs for long-term growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget slashes the Cash ISA limit for under-65s to £12,000 from 2027. Experts warn to plan now as 'workarounds' are blocked. Read the full details.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
Major ISA changes from April 2027 will cut the cash allowance to £12,000, forcing savers to invest £8,000 in stocks. Experts warn it penalises cautious savers. Learn the impact.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.
Martin Lewis warns ISA savings face a 40% Inheritance Tax hit. Key details on spousal transfers, allowance changes from 2027, and how to protect your money.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies ISA inheritance rules. Your tax-free savings could be subject to a 40% HMRC charge upon death. Learn how to protect your assets.
Money expert Martin Lewis details how surviving spouses can inherit an ISA allowance, keeping savings tax-free. He also warns of a crucial 40% Inheritance Tax risk.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.