Britons React to Budget 2025 Amid Cost of Living Crisis
From childcare worries to pension changes, discover how Budget 2025 impacts real families across Britain. Read their stories and see where you stand.
From childcare worries to pension changes, discover how Budget 2025 impacts real families across Britain. Read their stories and see where you stand.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
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.
BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi among 25 models removed from the disability scheme following Autumn Budget changes. Discover the full list and what it means.
Discover how the 2025 UK Budget affects your taxes, pension contributions and energy bills. Learn what changes mean for your household finances.
Legal professionals warn Chancellor's proposed LLP tax reforms could damage UK law firms' competitiveness. Experts reveal unintended consequences for partnership structures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget with property tax reforms, pension changes and new levies on electric vehicles. Discover how the Treasury plans to address the £20-30bn spending gap.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes could force thousands of family firms to sell up, risking 208,000 jobs. Learn how this impacts Britain's economic backbone.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves postpones scrapping controversial 'de minimis' tax break for low-cost imports until 2029, despite pressure from British retailers. The move aims to prevent border chaos while generating £500m yearly.
Eurovision introduces major rule changes, including a voting cap and promotion limits, following allegations of Israeli government interference. Read the full story on the contest's future.
London Overground's Weaver line introduces a new timetable from 14 December to cut crowding and boost punctuality. Passengers urged to check revised train times before travelling.
The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.
Major changes to the UK driving test from November 24, 2025, aim to slash waiting times. Discover the new rules for emergency stops and independent driving.
The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.
Discover how Cornwall's Tamar Valley remains awash with autumn colour as mild weather persists. Explore the vibrant landscape and rich history of this unique ecosystem before winter's arrival.
A damning House of Lords report warns the UK's rule of law is weakening due to political attacks on judges and severe court backlogs. Read the urgent call for action.
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
Major changes to the UK driving test aim to reduce young driver deaths on rural roads. Learn how the new rules and the 600,000 test backlog are being tackled.
Learn how new CPR and defibrillator questions in the 2026 driving theory test aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rates across the UK. Get prepared now.
Daniel Brocklebank confirms departure from Coronation Street after 11 years playing Billy Mayhew. Discover his emotional farewell and character's fate.
Transport for London reveals plans to replace cross-river 424 bus with new 454 service to ease Putney congestion. Consultation open until January 11.
Lloyds Banking Group's capital markets head departs amid strategic reshuffle. Discover the leadership changes and future direction of Britain's largest lender.
Home Office confirms plans to seize assets from refugees to cover asylum costs, sparking fears of a new Windrush scandal. Learn about the new policy details.
Inspiring true story of Afghan girls defying societal norms to compete in international robotics competitions. Discover this rousing drama featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Discover how Storm Amy has dramatically reshaped Abernethy Forest in the Cairngorms, creating new ecosystems and revealing ancient pines. Explore nature's resilience in this country diary.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils 'sweeping reforms' to the UK asylum system, ending housing guarantees and introducing temporary refugee status. Learn about the new policies.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defends plans to overhaul UK's 'broken' asylum system, denying claims of racism. New measures include temporary refugee status and safe legal routes.
Treasury confirms review of vehicle excise duty as new rules hit classic cars. Failure to tax your vehicle could result in fines or clamping. Read the latest updates.