2026 Financial Resolutions: Brits Focus on Savings & Pensions
A new survey reveals Brits' top 2026 money goals: boosting savings, paying off debt, and engaging with pensions. Discover the key trends shaping personal finance this year.
Category : Budget Finance
UK Taxpayers: Claim Your 2025 Overpayment Refunds Now
Discover how recent US tax code changes and a government shutdown mean many UK-linked taxpayers overpaid in 2025. Learn who is eligible for refunds and how to claim your money back before the deadline.
Man, 67, dies trying to save two people from sea in Yorkshire
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died a hero after attempting a rescue at Withernsea. A woman's body was also recovered. Read the family's moving tribute and latest updates.
Farage: 'Serious thought' to scrapping budget watchdog OBR
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he is considering abolishing the Office for Budget Responsibility, calling it a 'Blairite-style quango'. Labour warns of 'fiscal recklessness'.
Stealth taxes 'hammer workers', pensioners benefit
A think tank warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain. Read the full analysis.
Labour's tax freeze 'hammers workers' while pensioners benefit
A think tank warns Labour's income tax threshold freeze is a stealth raid leaving workers worse off by 2030, while pensioners see real-terms gains. Read the full analysis.
Stealth taxes 'hammer' workers while pensioners benefit
Analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax threshold freeze leaves workers worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain. Read the full breakdown of the Budget 2025 impact.
Stealth taxes 'hammer' workers, says think tank
A think tank warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031. Discover the full impact of the 'back door' tax rises.
2026 UK Finance Dates: Energy, Wages & Interest Rates
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
Court Allows Medicaid Defunding of Planned Parenthood
A US appeals court has permitted a Trump-era provision to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
State Pension to rise 4.8% in April 2026
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% increase in payments from April 2026, adding up to £575 annually for some. Find out how the Triple Lock affects your pension.
Four ways to maximise your savings in the New Year
With inflation biting, discover four practical steps to build financial resilience, from switching bank accounts to starting investments. Act now to protect your future.
Save £5,050 in 2026 with the Viral Envelope Challenge
Discover the viral envelope savings challenge that could help you save over £5,000 in 2026. Learn how to adapt it for a digital world and explore other fun methods like the 1p challenge.
Poll: Europeans Fear Unaffordable State Pensions
A major YouGov survey reveals deep public pessimism across Europe about the affordability of state pensions, alongside resistance to key reforms like raising the retirement age.
1p-a-day challenge saves you £650 by Christmas
Start a simple penny-a-day savings challenge on New Year's Day and you could have over £650 by next Christmas. We detail the monthly amounts and alternative methods.
Martin Lewis's 1p Challenge Could Save You £667
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis endorses the 1p daily savings challenge. Starting in January 2026, it can build a pot of £667.95 by year's end. Discover three easy methods to get started.
Brits to slash spending on takeaways and nights out in 2026
A new survey reveals Brits plan ruthless 2026 spending cuts on luxuries and conveniences to tackle rising costs and boost savings. Discover the key financial shifts.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax after farmer backlash
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
Miners win £100-a-week pension boost after govt U-turn
Former mineworkers celebrate a 'historic' 41% pension uplift after the government returns a £2.3bn reserve. Thousands to receive backdated lump sums, ending a long-standing injustice.
Spring Budget 2026 Date Announced for 3 March
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Forecast on 3 March 2026. The update follows controversy over November's budget and ongoing economic concerns. Read the full details.
Reeves' Spring Budget Date Announced for March 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Forecast on 3 March 2026. The Treasury confirms one major fiscal event per year amid economic concerns and past budget controversy.
Rachel Reeves announces 3 March for spring statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves schedules an early 3 March spring statement, aiming to provide stability after tax speculation hurt the economy. The OBR will deliver new forecasts.
Single mum's Christmas money worry as costs soar
A single mother from Leicester reveals her stress over festive costs. With average UK spending at £1,626, expert advice offers budgeting tips to avoid debt.
Chancellor Reeves: Stability returned to UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the latest interest rate cut to 3.75% proves economic stability is back. Homeowners save £1,200 yearly on mortgages, while SMEs benefit from cheaper loans for investment.
UK economy shrinks ahead of Rachel Reeves's budget
Official figures show the UK economy contracted in October, with public borrowing higher than forecast in November. Get the latest on GDP and the fiscal outlook.
UK Government Borrowing Overshoots Expectations in November
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.
Winter DWP Payments: Full List Before January 1
A guide to the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 Christmas Bonus, and Carer's Allowance Supplement hitting UK bank accounts this December. Check your eligibility now.
USAID cuts create void filled by anti-rights groups
The drastic 2025 cuts to USAID have triggered a global health crisis, creating an opening for ultra-conservative groups to reshape international aid with restrictive conditions. Explore the profound impact on women's health and reproductive rights worldwi
Inflation falls to 3.2%, BoE rate cut expected
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
Doctors Strike, UK Set to Rejoin Erasmus, Sunnest Year
England's resident doctors begin a five-day strike amid a flu season crisis. The UK moves to rejoin the EU's Erasmus scheme, and 2025 is confirmed as the sunniest year on record. Get the full briefing.
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