Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim and how to plan for the changes.
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
UK drivers warned: leaving Christmas gifts in vehicles risks £2,500 insurance costs and fines for obstructed views. Experts urge secure storage and safe loading.
A little-known insurance rule could see drivers losing thousands this Christmas. Hiding presents in your vehicle may breach 'reasonable care' clauses, leading to reduced or invalidated claims. Check your policy now.
UK drivers issued urgent safety advice as snowstorm approaches. Experts warn of insurance claim rejections and fines for negligent driving in ice and snow. Read the essential rules.
Personal finance experts warn UK holidaymakers to use credit cards for bookings. Get Section 75 protection and spread costs interest-free. Act now to safeguard your 2026 trip.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Donald Trump launches a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama episode deceptively edited his speech. The BBC apologised but denies defamation. Read the full details.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
A bride suffered life-changing injuries after plunging 25ft from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details and outcome of her negligence claim.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Popular baby goods retailer My Baby Ltd has ceased trading, closing all stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Find out about refunds and Section 75 claims.
Millions of UK mobile customers could receive up to £104 per contract in a massive £1.1bn class action lawsuit against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 over alleged loyalty penalties. Find out if you're eligible.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Major rental reforms take effect in six months, banning Section 21 evictions and discrimination. Discover how the Renters' Reform Act impacts you.
Councillor urges investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. Research aims to ensure new housing development funds boost public transport effectively.
The Renters' Rights Act becomes law, banning Section 21 evictions and introducing major protections for England's 11 million tenants. Discover how the rental landscape has changed.
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Lloyds Bank customers have reclaimed £2 million via chargebacks this year. The bank urges vigilance against festive scams and explains how to claim under Section 75.
Special stop and search powers enacted in Handsworth Wood after the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama. Police urge public not to approach suspect Oumar Traore.
HMRC is sending letters to self-employed and employed workers about an average £473 tax refund. Check your eligibility and claim online via the HMRC app before the deadline.
The Renters' Rights Bill, set to become law, will ban Section 21 evictions and reshape England's rental market. Discover what it means for landlords and tenants.
Historic Renters' Rights Act becomes law on 1 May 2026, banning Section 21 evictions and protecting 11 million tenants across England. Discover your new rights.