A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
The DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus has been paid. We explain the 'DWP XB' code on statements, eligibility criteria, and how it affects your other benefits.
Funeral arrangements for Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele are pending as their children break silence. Their son, Nick, faces two counts of first-degree murder. Read the latest.
Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died in a high-speed Ferrari crash. EA and the gaming world pay tribute to a visionary leader.
Tracy Reiner shares a heartbreaking statement following the death of her father, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his wife Michele. Read the full story and tributes.
A woman raped three times by Audrius Zukauskas has spoken out. The 55-year-old was given a 12-year sentence. Read the victim's powerful statement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines UK economic plans in Autumn Budget statement today. Follow the timeline, tax changes and parliamentary debate schedule.
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.
A financial warning for 6.7 million state pensioners with NS&I Premium Bonds. Act now to protect your inheritance and avoid unexpected tax bills ahead of potential rule changes.
Over 152,000 sign petition urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut or freeze fuel duty in the Autumn Budget. 54.7% of Labour voters support a cut. Read the full story.
Motoring groups warn a planned 5p fuel duty hike in the Autumn Budget could cost households billions and push pump prices to record highs. Read the full analysis.
Nearly 9 million state pensioners could be pushed into paying income tax as the Chancellor extends the freeze on tax thresholds. Discover the impact of this Autumn Budget decision.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, impacting savers and mortgage markets. Discover the full implications.
The DWP is softening Universal Credit sanctions for over 560,000 claimants, replacing payment stoppages with non-financial penalties. Discover the new rules effective from November 26.
DWP confirms 3.8% PIP increase for 3.8 million claimants from April 2026. Major Timms Review into disability benefit reform launched, co-produced with disabled people.
A planned 20% VAT on private hire vehicles faces a major backlash, with warnings it will disproportionately impact elderly, disabled, and rural passengers. Read the united call to scrap the tax.
Spot 'DWP XB' on your December bank statement? It's the tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible and what you need to know about the payment.
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.
UK consumer confidence falls to -19 as households brace for the Autumn Budget and Black Friday. Retailers warn of a crucial trading period. Read the full analysis.
Labour's Autumn Budget confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, potentially costing drivers £250 extra annually. Get the full details on this controversial u-turn.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings over potential Cash ISA cuts from £20,000 to £10,000 in next week's Autumn Budget. Experts say this risky move could harm savers approaching retirement.
James Fletcher, 77, has been sentenced to eight years for rape and sexual assault of a woman and a child. Read the victims' powerful impact statements and learn about support available.
AA warns petrol could hit 142p per litre if Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the fuel duty freeze in the Autumn Budget, costing households billions.
PM Keir Starmer declines to rule out freezing income tax bands as Autumn Budget approaches. Get the latest on potential tax changes affecting millions.
Motorists could face £416 extra annual fuel costs as Labour considers ending fuel duty freeze in Autumn Budget. AA warns of 'postcode lottery' unfairness.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October 2025, but experts warn this is the 'calm before the storm' ahead of the Autumn Budget. Read the full analysis.
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.
UK inflation falls to 3.6% for the first time since March. Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the news but warns more work is needed on the cost of living. Read the full analysis.
Wealthy Brits risk being unprepared for retirement as experts warn of potential pension tax changes in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Review your strategy now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings against slashing the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000. New research reveals 44% of savers don't save regularly. Protect your savings now.