Avoid $100 US National Park Surcharge Before 2026
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Council Tax to Double for Thousands of Second Homes
Thousands of second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills as cash-strapped councils seek new revenue. Discover which areas are affected.
Second home council tax to double in new wave of hikes
Thousands of second home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills. Discover which areas are affected and the financial impact.
Tiny London flat hit by new 'Mansion Tax' from 2028
A compact London flat priced at £2m will be subject to the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, raising questions about the levy's fairness. Discover the details and wider impact.
House prices rise 0.3% in November, defying budget fears
UK house prices increased by 0.3% in November, with Nationwide predicting the new 'mansion tax' will have minimal market impact. Discover the latest property market trends and analysis.
Rayner Council Tax Row: Fresh Allegations Emerge
Angela Rayner faces new allegations over council tax payments on her grace-and-favour home. Discover the timeline of events and political implications.
Mansion Tax: £2.5k Surcharge on £2m Homes from 2028
A new 'mansion tax' on homes over £2million will hit London hardest. See the interactive map revealing the 26,500 properties affected across the UK from 2028.
New Council Tax Surcharge for £2M+ Properties in England
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties over £2 million from April 2028. Discover how this property tax reform aims to increase fairness.
New Council Tax Surcharge for £2m+ Properties
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new annual council tax surcharge for properties valued over £2m, starting April 2028. Find out how this 'mansion tax' could affect homeowners.
Labour's Mansion Tax to Hit 'Normal' London Properties
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will cost owners of £2m+ homes £2,500 a year. Experts warn it will subdue the property market and hit families, not just the ultra-rich. Discover the full impact.
Reeves Unveils New Mansion Tax on £2m+ Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, expected to raise £400 million annually. Discover how this new mansion tax will work.
Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
Farage slammed over EU benefits ban plot
Reform UK's Nigel Farage faces backlash for pledging to bar EU nationals from welfare, a move critics warn could trigger a trade war and price hikes. Read the full story.
Bank shares fall as Reeves plans £40bn budget raid
Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC shares plummet as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers banking surcharge hike and tax threshold freeze to raise £40bn. Discover the full impact.
Farage unveils £25bn spending cuts targeting foreigners
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announces radical proposals to save £25bn by cutting foreign aid, stripping EU nationals' benefits and increasing NHS surcharge. Labour warns of potential trade war.
Fourth US Bank Collapses as First Republic Fails
First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.
Monzo hires Google veteran for African expansion drive
Former Google and Standard Chartered executive Hussain Elius appointed as Monzo's Head of International Markets to drive African expansion strategy
Lloyds Faces Major Fine Over Spanish Property Scandal
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group could face substantial penalties after UK regulators uncovered serious misconduct in its Spanish property investment scheme affecting thousands of customers.
HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
Nationwide announces major branch network changes
Nationwide Building Society announces significant restructuring across its UK branch network, affecting opening hours and services at multiple locations.
Lloyds Bank explains customer access problems
Lloyds Banking Group explains ongoing technical issues affecting mobile and online services, with customers reporting login problems and payment failures.
NatWest Announces Major Banking Overhaul
NatWest Group reveals strategic transformation plan affecting Ulster Bank operations, customer services, and regional banking infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
Lloyds and Schroders forge wealth management alliance
Lloyds Banking Group announces strategic partnership with Schroders plc to create a new wealth management venture, combining Lloyds' extensive customer base with Schroders' investment expertise.
ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage
Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.
Lloyds Banking Group Hit by Major Service Outage
Thousands of UK banking customers were left stranded as Lloyds Banking Group services crashed, leaving accounts inaccessible and payments failing across multiple major banks.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
Westpac tightens savings rules for younger customers
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Lloyds Bank cuts 1,600 jobs in restructuring
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to slash 1,600 jobs while creating 830 new roles in strategic restructuring. The changes affect multiple locations including Bristol and Edinburgh as the bank accelerates its digital transformation.
JP Morgan mandates biometric data for UK staff access
Banking giant JP Morgan requires all UK headquarters staff to share fingerprint and facial recognition data for building access, sparking privacy debates and union concerns.
Queenstown forces Bendigo Bank cash policy reversal
The remote community of Queenstown, Tasmania, has emerged victorious in a landmark battle against banking giant Bendigo Bank, successfully reversing a controversial cashless policy that threatened to leave elderly and vulnerable residents stranded.
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