High-emission drivers face £200 VED increase from 2026
New 2026 VED bands will add £200 to tax for cars emitting over 255g/km CO2. Check if your vehicle is exempt and how the changes affect you.
New 2026 VED bands will add £200 to tax for cars emitting over 255g/km CO2. Check if your vehicle is exempt and how the changes affect you.
HMRC has clarified the 'starting rate for savings', a 0% tax band on up to £5,000 of savings income for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify and how it works.
NatWest reveals three simple savings challenges, including a 52-week plan, that could help UK customers build a pot of up to £1,378. Start your savings habit today.
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.
Following the Autumn Budget, experts advise UK households on three key strategies using ISAs, pensions, and SIPPs to protect savings from new tax rules. Act now to optimise your finances.
UK households face higher tax on savings interest from 2027. Learn how the personal savings allowance and new ISA caps will affect your money. Act now to protect your savings.
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
Monzo is reducing the interest rate on its 1p Savings Challenge and Instant Access Pots from January 6, impacting customer returns. Find out how this change affects your savings.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers to follow its 'golden rule' for savings, warning against leaving money in current accounts. Discover their top tips for 2025.
Nationwide reveals a major gap in savings interest, with some customers earning under £50 last year. Discover how to maximise your returns and avoid missing out.
Whitehaven-based startup ScrubMarine has raised over $1m in pre-seed funding to develop its autonomous 'Turtle and Whale' robot system for cleaning ship hulls, tackling biofouling and cutting emissions.
Nationwide research reveals UK savers earned £436 interest on average in 2025. Ambitious 25-34 year olds plan to save nearly £15,000 next year. Discover how to maximise your savings returns.
Kerry Blackett, dubbed the 'Christmas angel', has spent 14 years helping her community save for the festive season. Discover how her planning brings peace of mind to 100 households facing soaring costs.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, signalling a shift for savers and borrowers. Experts urge immediate action to secure top savings deals before banks follow suit.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
Nationwide reveals UK households aim to save £7,535 on average in 2026, but one in ten won't save a penny. Get expert tips to grow your savings.
Dudley Council reports a 17% drop in emissions, but a councillor warns selling buildings to the private sector risks 'false accounting' on climate progress. Read the full debate.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
Octopus Energy becomes the official zero-carbon energy partner for Forest's 20,000 London e-bikes, accelerating sustainable transport. Employees and customers gain exclusive ride benefits.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
UK savers are urged to act as billions in interest is lost due to account inertia. Experts warn now is the time to move money for better rates.
London's ULEZ scrappage scheme was altered without public notice, the Ombudsman finds. Discover how changes affected thousands of drivers and what TfL must do now.
Life Pro and DRA Electricals issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this December. Follow these five rules to prevent fire and carbon monoxide risks.
HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
Millions of 18-28 year olds are missing out on £512.77 in free government money by not using a Lifetime ISA. Discover how this simple savings trick could have earned young adults over £3.1bn.