Budget 2025: Alcohol Duty to Rise from February 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Universal Credit claimants will receive an inflation-beating increase of up to £465 annually from April 2026. Find out how the DWP rule change affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Over half of UK business leaders plan to slow hiring following the Autumn Budget, with many fearing further tax rises. Discover the impact on corporate growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget confirms inheritance tax rule changes impacting pensions from 2027. Unmarried couples face significant financial risks. Learn how to protect your assets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 3.8% increase to Married Couple's and Blind Person's Allowances in Autumn Budget. Find out how this affects your tax bill from April 2026.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a double blow for savers: a cut to the Cash ISA allowance and an increase in tax rates on savings interest from April 2027.
Martin Lewis condemns government plans to slash Cash ISA allowance to £12,000. Discover why the money expert calls this 'the wrong way' to encourage investment.
Martin Lewis reacts as Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners won't pay income tax or fill returns in this parliament. Key 2026 threshold changes explained.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms tackling the cost of living is his main priority following Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, which pledges a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026.
PM Keir Starmer refuses to apologise for £26bn Autumn Budget tax increases, defending the move as necessary to lift children out of poverty. Read the full political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% State Pension increase, giving retirees on the full new pension an extra £575 a year. Find out how the Triple Lock affects you.
A Welsh family will see their benefits rise to £2,770 a month after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this change impacts millions.
Good Morning Britain viewers slam the 'unacceptable' interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, questioning Ed Balls' impartiality. Read the full story and social media reaction.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delays the main financial impact until 2028, just before an election. Discover how tax freezes and new measures will affect UK households.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces removal of luxury car brands from the Motability Scheme from December 1. Find out which models are affected and what it means for disabled motorists.
A Monmouth mother-of-five estimates her family will gain £900 monthly after Rachel Reeves abolished the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this budget change impacts families.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the triple lock, securing a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Full new State Pension increases to £241.30 weekly. Get the details.
Martin Lewis's MSE team details the £150 average energy bill reduction from April 2026, announced in the Autumn Budget. Discover how green levy changes will affect you.
Martin Lewis issues a stark warning to UK savers about significant changes to Cash ISAs and savings interest tax following the Autumn Budget. Learn how your money will be affected from April 2027.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £2,000 salary sacrifice cap in the Autumn Budget could force thousands of employers to scrap pension schemes and halt hiring. Experts warn of a £4.7bn raid on retirement savings.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget targets workers, savers, and high-value property owners with new taxes and freezes. Discover the key financial changes and who benefits.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a DWP fraud crackdown aiming to save £1.2bn. The Targeted Case Review scheme will investigate Universal Credit claims. Read the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major tax rises on property, pensions and EVs in her Autumn Budget 2025, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Full analysis of the economic impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget introduces a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles, dubbed the 'taxi tax'. Firms warn it will increase fares by 15%, impacting Uber and Bolt users. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 'mansion tax' on £2m+ homes and a 2% income tax hike for landlords in the Autumn Budget, aiming to raise funds and address market fairness.
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.
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 consultation on replacing Lifetime ISA with a simpler product to help Brits buy their first home. Get the latest budget details.