Tax breaks urged for over-60s to return to work
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
Millions of UK drivers face soaring road tax bills from April 2026, with charges for high-emission cars set to reach £790. Find out how the inflation-linked rise affects you.
UK landlords earning over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax summaries from April under HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Learn key deadlines and expert advice to avoid confusion.
HMRC has issued over 300,000 letters chasing tax bills of £100 or less, with critics calling the process a waste of time and money. Discover the impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Drivers over 70 must pass mandatory eyesight tests to renew their licence under a new UK road safety strategy. The plan aims to cut road deaths.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
Labour unveils a major road safety strategy with eight new laws, including lower drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and automatic emergency braking. Could save thousands of lives.
A reusable £9 gadget using silica beads can prevent fogged-up windscreens on cold mornings. Simply place it on your dashboard to absorb moisture, then recharge it in the microwave.
Drivers aged 70+ face mandatory eye tests every three years and potential cognitive checks under Labour's new Road Safety Strategy. Learn the details and expert reactions.
Age UK urges Leicester residents to donate unwanted Christmas presents to its Superstore. The Great Winter Bag Drop raises funds for vital services combating loneliness in older people this winter.
Amazon's 12V car heater, now just £18.99, quickly defrosts windscreens and warms up vehicles. Perfect for the cold snap hitting Birmingham. Get yours with Prime delivery.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
An 82-year-old peer's second driving ban this year has reignited concerns about the self-assessment system for older drivers in the UK. Discover the details and the wider debate.
Drivers of cars registered between 1986 and 2001 face higher road tax from April 2026. The £10 increase is part of annual VED rises aimed at pushing motorists towards electric vehicles.
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are set to increase from 1 April 2026, impacting petrol, diesel, and electric car owners. Find out how much more you'll pay.
Older drivers may need to pass vision and cognitive tests to renew their licence from age 70. Learn about the proposed road safety overhaul and what it means for you.
Motoring expert Pete Barden reveals across-the-board VED rises hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Find out how much more you'll pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax changes for 2026 will impact millions. From frozen thresholds to new levies, discover the seven key ways your finances will be affected. Read the full analysis.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
The Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero-emission vehicles will increase to £50,000 from April 2026. Discover how this VED rule change affects thousands of UK drivers.
Millions of newly self-employed face paying 150% of their tax bill upfront due to HMRC's 'payments on account' rule. Learn how it works and what you can do if you can't pay.
New data reveals over 426,000 family vehicles will face the 'luxury' car tax from 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts EV threshold to £50,000. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
New research reveals UK pedestrian crossings are too fast for older adults, posing a safety risk and barrier to independence. Experts call for urgent rule changes.
Virgin Media O2 issues a final alert as its 3G network switch-off nears completion. Older 3G-only devices will lose mobile data access. Find out if you're affected and what to do.
The UK Government's 2026 road safety strategy will introduce the toughest drink-drive limit, mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s, and a pavement parking ban. Discover all the major changes coming.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
New car registrations fell for the sixth time in 2025, with industry leaders warning Labour's tax policies are thwarting buyers. Discover the full impact.
Motoring experts recommend keeping cheap tea bags in your vehicle to absorb moisture, prevent windscreen fogging, and avoid potential fines. A simple hack for the UK's cold snap.
Drivers will see a 1% Benefit-in-Kind tax increase from April 2026. Electric vehicles retain the lowest rates, but will climb to 9% by 2030. Read the full details.