Drink-drive limit warning as millions get it wrong
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
Birmingham City Council confirms 40mph speed limits will be replaced by 30mph on most main routes. New speed cameras also announced as part of major road safety strategy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms over-65s will be exempt from the cash ISA limit reduction to £12,000, safeguarding their £20,000 annual allowance from April 2027.
UK savers are urged to act as billions in interest is lost due to account inertia. Experts warn now is the time to move money for better rates.
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points as the government prepares to slash the legal limit next year. Experts warn of serious financial and safety consequences.
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points. The news comes as the government confirms plans to slash the legal alcohol limit for drivers next year.
West Mercia Police launch their festive crackdown, warning drivers there's no safe way to calculate alcohol limits. Those caught risk jail, unlimited fines, and a driving ban.
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
Millions of 18-28 year olds are missing out on £512.77 in free government money by not using a Lifetime ISA. Discover how this simple savings trick could have earned young adults over £3.1bn.
A major building society warns millions could face unexpected tax bills due to a planned hike on savings interest and frozen allowances. Discover how to protect your savings now.
Rising State Pension values, driven by the Triple Lock, could soon push retirees over the frozen tax threshold. Martin Lewis's Cash ISA tip may offer a solution. Learn how to protect your income.
Martin Lewis voices LISA holders' fears as a 2026 consultation on a new ISA is announced. The government promises to address the £450k house price cap. Read more.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all accounts by December's end, moving 1.8 million customers to NatWest. Find out what this means for your savings, loans, and digital banking access.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Martin Lewis presses Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Lifetime ISA concerns. Savers worry about the £450k property cap and future changes. Get the latest on the consultation.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
HMRC plans to block money market funds from Stocks & Shares ISAs, a move experts call a 'serious setback' for UK investors seeking safe, tax-efficient returns.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how UK savers can still build a £92,000 tax-free cash pot despite the upcoming reduction in the Cash ISA allowance announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
Money expert Martin Lewis dispels common myths about the £20,000 annual ISA allowance and confirms savings are permanently tax-free. Learn how to maximise your savings before 2027 rule changes.
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
M6 drivers in Cumbria face a 30mph speed limit for up to three years due to a major bridge replacement project. Key details on closures and local opposition revealed.
UK households have amassed £207 billion in Cash ISAs, a 14% annual rise, despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves slashing the tax-free cash allowance to £12,000 from 2027.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms major ISA rule changes. The tax-free cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027. Learn what it means for your savings.
A new study reveals 37% of drivers overestimate the drink-drive limit. With the festive season here, experts urge motorists to avoid alcohol completely if driving. Read the full safety warning.
Martin Lewis details the 2027 Cash ISA shake-up. The tax-free allowance drops to £12,000, with a new £8,000 stocks and shares limit. Find out who is exempt and what you can't do.
Personal finance experts reveal five easy ways for UK households to claim up to £515 in extra cash before December 25, including bank bonuses and DWP payments.
Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.