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TV Licence to exceed £180 for first time in 2026

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.

Pub chains raise prices due to £130m cost surge

Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.

Teens Hike Pen y Fan for Hospital Chemo Unit

Girls' football teams from Ammanford completed a charity hike up Pen y Fan, raising £1,250 for Prince Philip Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit. Discover how personal connections inspired their incredible effort.

Cigarette price hike starts 6pm tonight

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.

West Midlands Tram Fare Increase Approved

West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's financial future. Find out the new prices.

Martin Lewis's Code to Stop Phone Bill Hikes

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals a free text hack to escape mid-contract mobile price rises from O2 and Vodafone-Three. Learn how to fight back and save.

Reeves Hints at Income Tax Rise in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves drops biggest hint yet of an income tax increase in the November Budget, potentially breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge. Full details on the looming tax raid.

Triple bill hike nightmare for UK households in April

Millions of British families face a perfect storm of rising costs as council tax, broadband and mobile bills, and water charges are all set to increase simultaneously this spring, adding hundreds of pounds to annual living expenses.

UK Council Tax Set for £150 Hike

Households across Britain are bracing for council tax hikes of up to £150 as local authorities grapple with funding gaps and rising service costs.

Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning

The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.

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