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Two major pension changes coming in 2026

Pension rules are changing from 2026. The state pension age is rising and payments are increasing. Find out how these updates will affect your retirement plans.

Make Your December Wage Stretch to January

Struggling with the long gap to January payday? Financial expert Aseem Munshi shares four practical budgeting and saving strategies to help Brits manage their finances through the festive hangover.

Five Car Tax Changes for UK Drivers in 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.

New Universal Credit rules: Key dates and changes

Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.

New MOT Tester Ban Rules Start 9 January 2026

The DVSA announces stricter MOT rules from 9 Jan 2026, banning testers and principals for 2-5 years after disciplinary action. Learn how this crackdown affects UK drivers.

HMRC Confirms Timetable for Major UK Tax Changes

HMRC has published the phased implementation dates for major tax reforms from the Autumn Budget, affecting savings, property, and pensions. Discover how and when the changes will impact you.

OBR boss quits over Budget leak 'worst failure'

OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.

Reeves' Second Budget Unveils Tax Rises and Support

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.

Reeves defends tax rises in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.

6 DWP and Benefits Changes in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces six major DWP reforms including ending the two-child benefit cap, increasing state pensions, and overhauling disability support.

Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Measures Revealed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with tax changes, NHS funding and economic reforms. Full breakdown of all major announcements affecting UK households.

Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.

Autumn Budget 2025: Key Predictions Revealed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Autumn Budget 2025. Get the latest on tax changes, minimum wage increases, and cost of living measures affecting millions across the UK.

HMRC to tax pensioners with average savings

State pensioners with average savings face HMRC tax bills as the Personal Savings Allowance remains frozen. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your savings.

Pension Changes That Could Impact Millions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could introduce major pension reforms affecting salary sacrifice schemes and tax-free lump sums. Discover how millions might be impacted.

PIP payments to rise 3.8% in 2026

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.

West Midlands plugs £120m transport budget gap

A projected £119.8 million deficit in the West Midlands transport budget has been drastically reduced to £38.3 million. Discover the measures taken to secure the region's transport future.

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