Pensioners Warned of Council Tax Hike Under Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers doubling council tax for top bands, potentially forcing pensioners from homes. Learn the impact and reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers doubling council tax for top bands, potentially forcing pensioners from homes. Learn the impact and reaction.
Major UK mobile providers pledge to eliminate number spoofing by 2026, implementing new call tracing technology to protect millions from fraud. Learn how this affects you.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
Thousands of UK state pensioners could be forced to sell their homes due to new council tax surcharges of up to £7,500 annually. Learn about the impact and expert warnings.
Young benefits claimants face a new DWP 'ultimatum' under a Youth Guarantee scheme. Learn how this rule change aims to cut welfare and its impact. #UKNews
A cut to the Cash ISA allowance could cost higher-rate taxpayers £1,080. Discover how the rule change impacts your savings and what you can do.
West Midlands Police reveals 48 mobile speed camera sites across Birmingham for Christmas 2025. Check the full list to avoid fines and stay safe.
Sky slashes iPhone 16 prices to historic lows for Black Friday 2025, offering the iPhone 16e for just £17 monthly. Discover the cheapest iPhone deal ever with minimal upfront costs.
A Shropshire man was hit with a £1,407 bill after his smart meter stopped working. Discover your rights and the upcoming industry review.
New DWP powers allow bank account checks on Universal Credit claimants. MPs warn of 'mass fishing' operations and threats to civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
Discover the cheapest iPhone 17 Pro Max deals this Black Friday 2025. Sky and ID Mobile offer contracts significantly cheaper than major networks, with prices starting from £12 upfront.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces alcohol duty will rise with inflation in the Autumn Budget, increasing costs for pub-goers and supermarket shoppers. Learn the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
Octopus Energy's Octo Assist fund grows by £116,500 after customer donations and company matching. Discover how this support helps UK households with heating bills this winter.
Labour's Autumn Statement targets DWP benefits for self-diagnosed conditions. The Access to Work scheme, costing £321m, faces scrutiny over gadget claims. Read the full details.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
Martin Lewis's MSE reveals a £3bn class action against EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three for overcharging. You could be owed up to £1,800. Find out if you're eligible.
UK households urged to switch off 6 'vampire devices' draining energy. Ofgem confirms price cap rise in January 2026. Act now to save money.
New research reveals almost 40% of UK consumers experience Black Friday regret from unplanned purchases. Discover how to shop smarter this year and avoid buyer's remorse.
Worcester Labour MP Tom Collins is urged to stand up for wildlife after voting against protection amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Can he reconcile housing needs with nature?
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to typical bills. Discover the reasons and potential government support in our guide.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to launch O2 Satellite, boosting rural mobile coverage to over 95% of UK landmass from 2026. Stay connected in remote areas.
Ofcom announces new rules requiring mobile providers to block scam messages and protect UK consumers from devastating text fraud. Learn how to stay safe.
Analysis reveals how a potential 1p Income Tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to the average worker's bill. See the impact on your finances.
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Dame Esther Rantzen, terminally ill with cancer, urges House of Lords not to sabotage assisted dying legislation with 1000+ amendments. Learn about the debate shaping end-of-life choices.
Millions of working households could receive a £500 annual bill from HMRC due to proposed dividend tax changes. Learn how this impacts investors and savings.
Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity