Man in 50s dreads Christmas over family financial pressure
A man in his late 50s feels pressured to fund an expensive family Christmas. Money educator Vanessa Stoykov advises on setting boundaries and financial planning for the future.
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New Study Reveals £1.7M Needed for Comfortable Retirement
New modelling shows UK couples need over £1.7 million in pension savings for a comfortable retirement. Experts warn disengagement with investments could cost £160,000.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Gender Pension Gap Widens to 32% in UK
The UK gender pension gap has grown to 32%, leaving women with £6,000 less annual retirement income. Financial planner Rowan Harding explains the causes and offers four key steps to secure your financial future.
Why a Financial Planner is Worth the Fee
Discover the five key, non-financial benefits of hiring a financial planner, from gaining a second opinion to creating a vital succession plan for your family.
Labour's Sweeping Planning Changes for 1.5m Homes
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Labour's one-chance rule to stop Nimby planning delays
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
How to Plan an Affordable Party: Expert Advice
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Social Mobility
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Why Playing It Safe With Money Is Actually Risky
Financial planner James Bulman explains why cautious financial strategies risk inflation erosion and how to determine your optimal investment risk level for long-term security.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Koch: Boomers risk retirement by giving too much to kids
David Koch urges baby boomers to rethink generous financial gifts to children, warning it could jeopardise their own retirement security. Learn how to protect your future.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Millions of UK pensioners face financial crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how over 2 million UK pensioners are struggling to make ends meet, with many forced back into work despite reaching state pension age.
Detroit crowned Britain's top retirement destination for 2026
In a remarkable turnaround story, Detroit, Michigan - once synonymous with urban decay - has been named Britain's top retirement spot for 2026, offering affordable living and cultural richness that's attracting pensioners across the UK.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
State Pension Age Crisis: Millions May Work Longer
Exclusive analysis reveals the looming state pension age dilemma as government considers accelerating increases to 68, potentially affecting millions of workers' retirement plans.
Rugby clubhouse converted to mosque despite objections
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Budget Pension Raid Risks £50bn in UK Savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces urgent warnings that proposed budget changes to pensions risk devastating Britain's retirement savings, with up to £50 billion potentially at stake.
Labour plans pension tax relief overhaul
Exclusive: Labour considers radical pension tax relief reforms that could end the 25% tax-free withdrawal and reshape retirement planning for millions of Britons.
State Pension Postcode Lottery Exposed Across UK
Shocking new research exposes how your retirement income varies dramatically depending on your UK postcode, with some areas receiving thousands more in state pension payments than others.
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