22 UK Household Money Changes in 2026 Revealed
From energy bills to council tax, discover the 22 key financial changes affecting UK households throughout 2026. Plan your budget now.
From energy bills to council tax, discover the 22 key financial changes affecting UK households throughout 2026. Plan your budget now.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
Heathrow Airport introduces a £7 drop-off fee and strict 10-minute limit from January 1, 2026. Drivers face an £80 fine for non-payment. Learn the new rules and how to pay.
The DVSA reveals major 2026 driving test updates, including new hazard perception scenarios, focus on driver-assist tech, and digital licences. Learn what it means for new drivers.
As a 719-mile blizzard threatens the UK, drivers are warned of five crucial winter driving laws. Ignoring them could lead to hefty fines and penalty points. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
Challenge your wits this Christmas Eve with our festive trivia quiz. From Formula One to Nobel Prizes and Discworld, see how many answers you know. Try it now!
Police are appealing for witnesses after a masked robber armed with a knife stole cash from a Morrisons Daily in Tamworth. The incident occurred on Ellerbeck, Stonydelph.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday trivia quiz. Questions cover history, film, and bizarre Victorian customs. See how many answers you know!
Motorists are urged to avoid late-night driving as new analysis reveals the most dangerous hours on UK roads. Expert advice on staying safe this festive season.
Homeowners could be hit with a £1,800 charge to legally use their driveway. Expert Ollie Green explains the council rules for a 'dropped kerb' and the fines for non-compliance.
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can claim a free TV Licence, saving £174.50 annually ahead of an expected price hike in April. Learn how to apply and check eligibility.
Motoring experts warn drivers about the hidden danger of being over the limit the morning after festive celebrations. Learn the sobering facts and how to stay safe.
UK households may be eligible for TV Licence refunds up to £174.50. Learn about the criteria and how Labour's BBC charter review could change the broadcaster's future funding.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches a decade review of the BBC's funding, considering adverts and subscription tiers. Have your say in the public consultation.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday quiz! Questions range from Roger Moore's Bond debut to Ross Geller's second wife in Friends. See how many answers you know and check yesterday's solutions.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
Older pensioners on low incomes can eliminate their £180 BBC TV Licence fee by claiming Pension Credit. The DWP says the application takes just 16 minutes on average.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday trivia quiz! From Coronation Street to the Tower of London ravens, see how many questions you can answer correctly. Try it now!
West Mercia Police warn there is 'no fool-proof way' to calculate a safe alcohol limit as they launch their Christmas crackdown. 13 deaths linked to drink-driving in three years.
Social media star Angry Ginge was reportedly paid £100,000 for I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover his fee, future earnings forecast, and his key role in the show's success.
Rapper Aitch was paid £250,000 for I'm A Celebrity 2025, making him the highest-paid star. Discover his heartfelt reason for joining: raising awareness for Down syndrome.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Motoring expert Fuzz Townshend reveals how a 20p coin can check your tyre tread. Avoid a £2,500 fine and penalty points per tyre with this simple winter safety tip.
New research reveals that changes in driving habits, tracked by GPS, can detect mild cognitive impairment with 87% accuracy. Learn how this could lead to safer roads and earlier interventions.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.