Why you must switch your old savings account now
Millions of UK savers are missing out on better interest rates due to inertia. Finance experts reveal why switching is easy and crucial to beat inflation.
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Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
New UK Strategy to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The UK government's new child poverty strategy includes help to leave temporary housing and childcare support, aiming to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reduces the cash ISA allowance to boost investment. Discover why tax-free savings remain vital and how to navigate the new rules before the 2027 deadline.
Switch Your Cash ISA for a Better Rate: A 2025 Guide
Don't let your savings languish. Our step-by-step guide explains how to transfer your Cash ISA to a higher-paying account without losing its tax-free status. Act now to boost your interest.
Bertrand Russell's maths quote applies to UK fiscal forecasts
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
Young Investors Check Portfolios Daily, HSBC Finds
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.
Martin Lewis: 'Perverse' ISA limit cut to £12,000
Money expert Martin Lewis reacts to the 2027 cash ISA limit cut to £12,000, securing a key win for over-65s. Discover the full Budget impact on your savings.
5-Point Financial Action Plan After Budget Changes
Essential guide to navigating the chancellor's budget changes affecting pensions, property, savings and investments. Learn how to protect your finances with expert advice.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
HMRC reveals new rules to stop savers bypassing the reduced £12,000 Cash ISA limit from April 2027. Includes plans for a simpler first-time buyer ISA.
3.7 Million Compete for 38,100 Chinese Civil Service Posts
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
Budget 2025: Higher Taxes on Pensions, Isas and Savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget unveils a tax shake-up affecting cash Isas, pensions, and investment income. Discover how the changes could impact your finances from 2026.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 for younger savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Cash ISA reduction to £12,000 from April 2027 while increasing savings tax rates. Discover how this impacts your financial future.
Rachel Reeves' £26bn Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals £26 billion tax overhaul including mansion tax on £2m+ properties and scrapping two-child benefit limit. Full breakdown of Budget measures.
Cash ISA limit slashed from £20,000 to £12,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts tax-free cash ISA allowance by £8,000 in budget move. Over-65s exempt from changes affecting millions of savers. Find out how this impacts your money.
Dividend Tax Rates to Increase by 2 Percentage Points
Chancellor Reeves announces a 2% dividend tax hike from April 2026, impacting investors and business owners. Learn how to protect your investments using ISAs and pensions.
Pensioners Dodge Cash ISA Cut in Budget Shakeup
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms cash ISA ceiling will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 in 2027, but over-65s retain full allowance. Industry experts react to major savings policy change.
Cash ISA limit slashed by £8,000 for under-65s
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts the tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65. Discover how this budget move impacts your savings and the economy.
Cash ISA limit cut could raise mortgage rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to slash cash ISA limits by 40%, potentially increasing mortgage rates and deterring savers. Learn how this budget move affects your finances.
Rachel Reeves cuts cash ISA limit to £12,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reduce the annual cash ISA allowance to £12,000 in Wednesday's Budget. Discover how this move aims to boost stock market investment and the fate of the proposed Brit ISA.
ISA limit may be cut to £12,000 in Budget
Savers urged to act as Cash ISA limits could be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 in Wednesday's Budget. Explore tax-free savings alternatives now.
Reeves' Investment Campaign Hit by II Withdrawal
Interactive Investor quits the government's flagship retail investment campaign, dealing a major blow to Rachel Reeves' Leeds Reforms ahead of the Budget.
Couple saves £15,600 for first home using Plum app
Discover how Olga Demi and her partner saved over £15,000 for a house deposit using the Plum app's Lifetime ISA and automated savings features. Start your own savings journey today.
Savings crisis hits Britons as penalty withdrawals surge 139%
Exclusive: Soaring living costs force Britons to raid savings and pensions, with unauthorised Lifetime Isa withdrawals up 139%. Discover how the crisis is reshaping financial security.
Income Tax U-Turn: Impact on Your Salary Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike plans in Autumn Budget U-turn. Discover what alternative tax measures could affect your finances and how to protect your money.
Slovakia's 6km/h Pavement Speed Limit Sparks Outcry
Slovakia introduces a controversial 6km/h speed limit for cyclists and skateboarders on pavements from 2026, facing criticism for being impractical. Discover the full story.
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