Category : Finance Banking


Rachel Reeves' Cash ISA Overhaul Stalls, Savers in Doubt

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned overhaul of cash ISA rules has stalled, with Treasury indecision delaying reforms. The annual allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027 proceeds, but broader changes remain uncertain.

Small Mobile Networks Beat Big Four in Survey

A new survey reveals smaller mobile providers like Talkmobile and Tesco Mobile offer better service and lower prices than major networks, potentially saving customers £200 annually.

Energy Customers Told to Increase Payments from Tuesday

Major energy providers including British Gas, Octopus, EDF, EON, and Ovo are advising customers to raise their payments due to ongoing Middle East tensions. An economics professor explains why this proactive approach can prevent future financial shocks.

116 EV Models Exempt from £440 Car Tax Charge

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised the Vehicle Excise Duty threshold for electric cars, exempting 116 models from a £440 annual luxury car tax, while petrol and diesel vehicles face unchanged rules.

HMRC: Pay Rises Could Mean Child Benefit Payback

HM Revenue & Customs alerts parents that salary increases above £60,000 may require repayment of Child Benefit through the High Income Child Benefit Charge, regardless of biological relationship to the child.

Lloyds Named Best Credit Card Provider in UK

Lloyds Bank has been awarded Best Credit Card Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards, beating major competitors like Nationwide, Barclays, and NatWest. The recognition highlights the bank's focus on simplicity, transparency, and customer choice.

HMRC Demands £1,279 Tax Refund After Six Years

A taxpayer faces an unexpected demand from HMRC to repay a £1,279 tax refund issued six years ago, with only 30 days' notice, sparking concerns over pension errors and DRIER procedures.

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