Reeves Plans Bank Tax Raid Impacting Savings & Mortgages
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a £2bn bank surcharge increase in the Autumn Budget, a move experts warn could lower savings rates and raise mortgage costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a £2bn bank surcharge increase in the Autumn Budget, a move experts warn could lower savings rates and raise mortgage costs.
As the UK braces for snow and ice, find out if your household is eligible for the £25 weekly Cold Weather Payment. Check your postcode now for automatic support.
Ofgem's price cap will fall by only £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 April increase. Network costs, not wholesale prices, drive future hikes.
UK households to see a £22 drop in energy bills from January, but experts warn of a significant price increase in April. Compare fixed deals now to save.
Residents in Walsall tower blocks feel betrayed as energy bills triple and quadruple overnight. WHG defends the move, citing unsustainable costs. Full story inside.
West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's financial future. Find out the new prices.
Drivers can save on petrol and diesel by filling up at major supermarkets like Asda and Tesco, according to RAC Fuel Watch data. Discover the cheapest locations and how to find the best local prices.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
Join a solo travel group in Portugal's Algarve, tasting Sir Cliff Richard's award-winning wines and exploring Olhao. Discover the perfect holiday for solo travellers.
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
Vulnerable households could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments as temperatures are forecast to drop to -6°C. Check if you qualify for this vital heating support.
Local authorities face criticism for treating motorists as 'cash cows' through rising parking charges. Discover the impact on high streets and the government's response.
UK drivers are being warned of potential petrol and diesel price increases following the Autumn Budget. A key 5p fuel duty cut is set to expire in March 2026. Experts advise filling up tanks and preparing vehicles for winter journeys.
Experts warn drivers are wasting money by refuelling at motorway services. Discover how to avoid expensive petrol prices and save on fuel costs.
Heating specialists warn turning up your thermostat won't warm rooms faster but could increase annual heating costs by 10% per degree. Discover simple fixes to save money.
Discover the 2025 prices for beer, sausages, and chips at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. See what's changed and what visitors are saying about the festive costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.
New Era Travel ceases trading and enters liquidation. All coach day trips are cancelled, but ABTA-protected holidays will proceed. Find out what customers need to know.
New pay-per-mile car tax charges could cost drivers up to £340 a year. Experts warn of a 'wicked problem' as public EV charging costs become a major barrier to adoption.
Mortgage expert Sam Fox explains the crucial expenses to consider when buying through shared ownership schemes. Essential reading for UK first-time buyers.
Labour's new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles could cost drivers £300 annually from April 2028. Plan your motoring budget now.
The UK government introduces a landmark cyber security bill to protect critical infrastructure from attacks costing the economy £15bn annually. Learn how this affects businesses.
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
As the energy price cap rises, discover how a Victorian door curtain trick and radiator tips can save UK households hundreds of pounds this winter.
Brenda Miles, 98, was given two days' notice to leave her care home after her £240,000 life savings were spent on fees. Her family condemns the council's handling of the case.
A heating expert reveals how correctly using your radiator's thermostatic valves can slash your energy costs by up to £180 annually. Learn the simple settings to save money this winter.
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
Rachel Reeves is set to maintain the fuel duty freeze while scrapping a key tax relief, effectively increasing costs for millions of British motorists as petrol prices remain high.
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.