Fuel Duty Freeze Scrapped in Stealth Tax Move
Rachel Reeves is set to maintain the fuel duty freeze while scrapping a key tax relief, effectively increasing costs for millions of British motorists as petrol prices remain high.
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£950 Cost of Living Payments from Barclays & Nationwide
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
Cost crisis forces UK drivers to abandon cars
New research exposes how soaring motoring expenses are pushing British drivers to reconsider car ownership, with insurance costs becoming the final straw for many.
North East offshore wind sector demands infrastructure upgrades
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
UK households face £250 energy bill increase
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills
Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.
British Gas changes rules affecting millions of customers
British Gas has implemented significant changes to customer accounts that could affect millions of households. Discover how these new rules might impact your energy costs and what you need to know.
UK drivers face £59 daily clean air charges
Millions of motorists could be hit with daily fees up to £59 as multiple councils roll out Clean Air Zones targeting older vehicles in city centres. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist, with Monetary Policy Committee members divided on future direction.
State pensioners to get £300 winter heating payment
Millions of state pensioners across Britain are set to receive a crucial £300 winter heating payment as part of government support during the ongoing cost of living emergency. Discover who qualifies and when payments will arrive.
One group of drivers overcharged for car insurance
New research reveals how your occupation could be secretly inflating your car insurance premiums, with some drivers paying hundreds more than others with identical risk profiles.
Car tax shock: Drivers face £230 annual charges
Millions of motorists are set to see their vehicle tax bills skyrocket to £230 per year as new zero-emission vehicle rules come into force, creating a financial headache for drivers across the UK.
10,000-mile drivers face £1,000 insurance hike
Exclusive research reveals how your annual mileage could be costing you hundreds more on car insurance, with high-mileage drivers facing premium increases of up to £1,000.
3p fuel duty cut: Exact start date confirmed
Motorists across Britain will receive welcome relief at petrol pumps as the government confirms the precise start date for the 3p per litre fuel duty cut, saving drivers millions amid ongoing cost pressures.
Millions face £560 energy bill surge this autumn
New analysis reveals nearly 8 million UK households will see energy bills jump by £560 annually when the price cap changes this autumn, pushing many into fuel poverty.
HMRC: Claim £1,248 energy support before February deadline
HMRC issues critical alert as time runs out for Warm Home Discount claims - discover if you're eligible for this vital cost of living payment before the February deadline.
OVO Energy announces major price cut for customers
Energy giant OVO announces significant price cut for variable tariff customers, reducing typical annual bill by £145 as wholesale costs fall.
EV Drivers Face £7,500 Bills for Charger Damage
Electric vehicle drivers are being warned they could face repair bills of up to £7,500 for accidental damage to public charging points under new regulations.
Zog Energy collapses: 24,000 customers affected
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of energy crisis as 24,000 households face transfer to new supplier amid soaring wholesale prices and cost of living pressures.
Tomato Energy collapses: What customers must do
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected consumers need to know.
Zog Energy collapses affecting 15,300 customers
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
Amazon cuts £64 off electric blanket in winter deal
Stay cosy this winter without breaking the bank as Amazon dramatically reduces the price of a premium electric blanket by £64 - but you'll need to act fast!
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Energy bills to drop £170 as price cap falls
Millions of UK households are set for significant energy bill relief as the price cap is projected to drop by £170 this October. Discover how this change will impact your finances and what experts predict for winter energy costs.
Energy Bills Hike: Major Suppliers Raise Prices
Millions of UK households face financial strain as British Gas, EDF, E.ON and Octopus Energy confirm energy price increases starting this autumn. Discover how this will impact your bills and what support is available.
Labour's Car Tax Overhaul: What Drivers Need to Know
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential overhaul of vehicle taxation could hit drivers with significant increases, targeting luxury and high-emission vehicles while reshaping motoring costs across Britain.
New 2p Per Mile Road Tax Proposed for UK Drivers
Major road tax overhaul proposed: Drivers could pay 2p per mile under new 'pay-as-you-drive' scheme to replace traditional fuel duty and VED, with electric vehicles included.
Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
Reeves scraps onshore wind ban in energy revolution
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate scrapping of Tory onshore wind restrictions, promising cheaper energy and 100,000 new jobs in radical planning overhaul.
Reeves ends 50-year wind farm ban in energy shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate end to England's de facto ban on onshore wind farms, promising faster approvals and cheaper energy bills as part of Labour's growth mission.
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