A shocking analysis reveals 90% of high-risk pension funds underperformed the FTSE 100 over five years, with the worst fund losing 98.59% of its value. Millions of Brits face retirement shortfalls.
Royal Mail calls for urgent reform to scrap Saturday second-class deliveries after failing to meet Ofcom's delivery targets for first and second-class mail.
Major UK banks including Barclays, HSBC, Santander, Nationwide, NatWest, First Direct, and Co-op are providing cash incentives ranging from £100 to £400 for customers who switch their current accounts. These offers are available to Birmingham residents th
New research reveals adding a spouse or partner to car insurance cuts bills by £315 on average, with savings from shared risk, but details like driving history matter.
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A new regulation allowing higher contactless payment limits takes effect in the UK from March 19, 2026, but experts warn many banks may not be ready for the change.
Birmingham households face seven hidden income traps, including tax thresholds and benefit losses, that could leave them £1,350 worse off annually. Experts reveal strategies to mitigate these financial pitfalls.
Financial experts warn that millions of UK savers are losing £360 annually by keeping cash in non-interest current accounts instead of higher-yield savings options.
Farmers and landowners across the UK are advised to review financial plans as inheritance tax thresholds for agricultural and business assets rise from £1m to £2.5m in April 2026, affecting estate planning and tax liabilities.
Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of online fashion giant ASOS, has died after falling from his 17th-floor apartment in Pattaya, Thailand. The 58-year-old helped launch the company 26 years ago.
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HM Revenue & Customs data reveals Capital Gains Tax receipts soared to £20.6 billion in the latest 12-month period, a 44% increase, following a reduction in the annual exemption to just £3,000.
New HMRC data reveals inheritance tax receipts reached £7.1 billion, £100 million higher than last year, with thousands of middle-income households now facing significant tax bills due to frozen thresholds and rising property values.
A major Labour government rule change will prevent thousands of workers from accessing their pension savings for two years, as the Normal Minimum Pension Age rises from 55 to 57 in 2028.
HMRC is sending letters to individuals earning £50,000 or more from self-employment or property, mandating quarterly tax filings under Making Tax Digital from April 6, 2026, with thresholds lowering to £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028.
British Gas has reportedly reintroduced door-to-door sales tactics, sparking criticism from campaigners who label the approach as 'bullying' and particularly harmful to elderly customers.
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HMRC introduces a points-based penalty system for late tax submissions, sparing households immediate £200 fines under a new 24-month compliance rule.
HM Revenue & Customs will waive £200 late submission penalties in the first year as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches for sole traders and landlords on April 6, 2026.
Millions of pensioners may be required to pay tax on their State Pension as rising rates could exceed the Personal Allowance threshold by April 2027, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves providing reassurances.
HM Revenue & Customs issues urgent alert about unclaimed Child Trust Funds averaging £2,200 for individuals born between September 2002 and 2011. The government scheme provided tax-free savings now accessible at age 18.
Oil prices surge to a seven-month peak over $70 per barrel, driven by potential US strikes on Iran. Experts warn this could spike petrol costs and reignite inflation, threatening recent economic gains.
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Virgin Media O2 reports a net loss of nearly 400,000 mobile subscribers in 2025 after implementing a £2.50 monthly increase, with 164,800 leaving in the final quarter alone.
Debt advisors warn scrapping the £100 contactless cap on March 1 could trigger impulsive spending, debt, and fraud. Vulnerable groups identified and safeguards recommended.
British Gas reports a sharp drop in profits as nearly a third of customers move to fixed-rate energy deals. The energy price cap is also forecast to fall by £117 from April 2026.
HMRC has issued a critical warning about common tax errors that can lead to steep penalties, interest charges, and legal action. Failing to declare Capital Gains Tax or missing the £3,000 tax-free allowance are among the top mistakes highlighted as the Ap
Motorists across the UK could miss out on billions in compensation from the car finance scandal as the Financial Conduct Authority considers scaling back redress schemes.
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Megan Smith Evans, a 33-year-old shopaholic from Birmingham, paid off £13,000 of debt in just 12 months by following strict rules like a no-spend January and colour-coded tracking.
HMRC is investigating 14,000 bereaved families for potential inheritance tax underpayments, with investigations increasing by 41% in the past year. The tax authority is using substantial powers to examine estates going back up to 20 years.
Virgin Media broadband customers face a 7.7% price increase this April, with millions on older contracts tied to unpredictable inflation-linked rises.
The UK government is expected to water down proposals to tax cash held in stocks-and-shares ISAs, following industry consultations. Investment platforms express cautious optimism about more proportionate rules.
Inflation in the UK has decreased to 3%, its lowest point in nearly a year, but electricity prices have risen by 5.3%, leading households to overpay by £276 annually on average.
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