Home insurance premiums to fall 7% in 2026
UK home insurers forecast underwriting losses next year as intense competition forces premiums down to £306. Deloitte data reveals a profitable 2025 despite storm claims.
UK home insurers forecast underwriting losses next year as intense competition forces premiums down to £306. Deloitte data reveals a profitable 2025 despite storm claims.
Monmouth residents say Storm Claudia caused the worst flooding since the 1970s. Restaurants and shops are struggling to recover, with many underinsured and fearing for the future. Read the full story.
UK public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn in November, surpassing City forecasts. Year-on-year borrowing fell due to higher tax receipts from NI changes. Read the full analysis.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority will intensify oversight of home and travel insurance markets following a formal super-complaint from Which? over poor claims handling and unfair terms. Read the latest.
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine promises to create pub-quality pints with minimal effort. Our review explores its smart features and the current challenge of finding one in stock.
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
A new £2,000 limit on salary sacrifice pension tax perks is coming in 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the crucial steps to take now to protect your retirement savings.
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from US property listings after real estate agents complained it hurt sales. Experts warn buyers are now 'flying blind' to growing environmental threats.
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
Discover the surprising factors making your UK home cold despite the heating being on. Expert tips to boost warmth, slash bills, and protect your health this winter.
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
Discover Dunelm's incredible Black Friday 2025 deals with up to 50% off home essentials including Silentnight beds, heated airers and festive decor. Refresh your home for Christmas with these limited-time offers.
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget brings relief to financial services with measured reforms. Discover how the City avoided predicted tax raids and what changes lie ahead.
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget imposes a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice, risking retirement savings. Discover the impact on your pension and take-home pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2,000 cap on tax-free salary sacrifice pension contributions from 2029. Discover how this impacts your savings and the UK's finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly targeting salary sacrifice schemes in the budget, a move experts warn could decimate retirement savings and increase tax bills for millions.
Experts warn of a surge in UK rat infestations this winter, potentially devaluing homes by up to 20%. Discover the financial risks and how to protect your property.
Princess of Wales calls to end mental health stigma. Plus, London Underground suspensions, a Croydon music video, and travel insurance warnings for UK tourists.