Lords: Treasury has 'limited grasp' of shadow banking risks
A Lords committee warns the UK Treasury is unprepared for risks from the booming $16tn shadow banking sector, which could threaten UK financial stability. Read the full report.
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450+ UK Postcodes Get £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments
Over 674,000 households across England and Wales are eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment as temperatures plummet. Check if your postcode is on the full list.
35,000 More Families Hit by Child Benefit Tax Charge
Frozen tax thresholds will push thousands of families into paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge, eroding support as living costs remain high. Discover the impact.
Key 2026 Pension Reforms Explained
Major UK pension reforms in 2026 will change how you save and access retirement income. Learn about dashboards, targeted support, and new consolidation rules.
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UK credit card borrowing hits fastest annual rise in 2 years
UK households borrowed an extra £2.1bn in November as the cost of Christmas bit. Credit card borrowing grew at 12.1% annually, the highest rate since January 2024. Read the full analysis.
Brits Borrow £2.1bn Despite Budget Speculation
Official data reveals UK consumer credit unexpectedly rose to £2.1bn in November, defying forecasts of a slowdown due to Budget unease. Mortgage approvals dipped slightly. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Single mum's Christmas money worry as costs soar
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