5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
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Half million face 60% tax trap in pay rise penalty
Chancellor's extended tax threshold freeze will push workers into punitive marginal rates up to 380 million percent. Discover how to protect your income.
Reeves' £30bn Budget Tax Bomb Shakes Britain
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £30bn tax raid breaking manifesto pledges while boosting benefits. Economic growth forecasts slashed as markets react to leaked budget.
Reeves Budget 2025: Tax, Benefits & Minimum Wage Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers major Budget with minimum wage boost, rail fare freeze and potential two-child benefit limit scrapping. Full analysis of Wednesday's announcements.
Reeves' Budget Faces 'Stealth Tax' Breach Warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of breaking manifesto pledges with frozen tax thresholds, potentially dragging 1.75 million into higher rates. Experts warn of £8-9bn tax rise.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Freeze, EV Levy & Rail Fare Relief
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget with a freeze on income tax thresholds, a new electric vehicle tax, and a rail fare freeze. Discover the key measures impacting your finances.
10 Million Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2030
New analysis reveals a tax threshold freeze extension could force 10 million UK pensioners to pay income tax by 2030. Discover the impact on your finances and what it means.
Beast from the East Could Return to UK This Winter
The Met Office warns of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event, raising the chance of a severe cold snap and a potential return of the Beast from the East. Read the full forecast.
Rare Weather Phenomenon Threatens UK with Deep Freeze
The Met Office warns a 'sudden stratospheric warming' event could plunge the UK into a severe cold snap, echoing the 2018 Beast from the East. Discover the forecast and potential impacts.
1.3m to pay higher tax rate after Reeves Budget
New analysis reveals 1.3 million more Brits will pay 40% income tax as Rachel Reeves freezes thresholds, while pensioners get £550 rise. Read the full Budget impact.
Reeves' Budget: Cost of Living Help and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to tackle the cost of living crisis in her autumn budget, unveiling a multibillion-pound tax package. Discover the key measures and political reactions.
Beast from the East Weather Phenomenon Could Return to UK
The Met Office warns a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event, linked to the 2018 'Beast from the East', has a 70% chance of bringing a severe cold snap to the UK within weeks. Discover the latest forecast.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget with rail fare freeze and tax changes. Key announcements expected on November 26.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes rail fares in the Budget, saving passengers £600 million. A major victory for commuters amid the cost of living crisis. Read the full story.
Rail fare freeze confirmed for England in 2026
Millions of rail passengers in England will see fares frozen in 2026 as part of the government's budget plans. Find out how this decision affects your travel costs.
English rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
Millions of UK rail passengers to save money as government confirms first fare freeze in three decades, part of the new Great British Railways plan.
Government freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
The Government announces a historic rail fare freeze, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Part of plans for a publicly owned Great British Railways. Read the full details.
Rail fares frozen in UK Budget cost of living move
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes rail fares to ease the cost of living, saving commuters up to £315 annually. The move comes amid speculation over upcoming tax rises in the Budget.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.
Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils historic rail fare freeze saving passengers £600m. The move comes amid Budget controversy and economic challenges. Read the full details.
UK Braces for -6C Freeze as Cold Snap Intensifies
The UK faces a brutal cold snap with temperatures plummeting to -6C. New weather maps reveal the 13 coldest cities set to shiver. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly declines to rule out tax rises that could break Labour's key election pledges. Read the full analysis of the potential budget fallout.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises
Keir Starmer repeatedly evaded questions on potential tax threshold freezes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial Budget. Will Labour break its manifesto pledge?
Eurotunnel cancels UK investments over tax hike
Channel Tunnel operator halts £15m UK projects as business rates set to triple, joining Exxon and AstraZeneca in investment freeze ahead of Budget. Read the full analysis.
Tax Threshold Freeze Impact on State Pension & Benefits
New IFS analysis reveals how the frozen £12,570 tax threshold will pull millions into paying more income tax. Discover the impact on pensioners and low-income families.
Starmer grilled on Budget stealth tax freeze
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending the income tax threshold freeze in next week's Budget, sparking a fiery PMQs exchange. Will Labour break its manifesto promise?
UK Arctic freeze: -9C and snow heads to Plymouth
Britain faces its first -10C freeze of autumn with snow showers forecast as far south as Plymouth. Discover the full forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
UK Rail Chaos as Arctic Blast Brings Snow and Ice
Arctic freeze disrupts UK rail services with snow and ice warnings. Travel updates for West Midlands and Cornwall. Stay informed on the latest weather alerts.
Keep Potatoes Fresh for 3 Months with This Hack
Discover how to store potatoes to prevent sprouting and keep them fresh for up to 12 weeks. This simple freezing method saves time and reduces food waste.
Reeves' Stealth Tax to Cost Families Over £1,000
Rachel Reeves' plan to extend the income tax threshold freeze will leave working families over £1,000 worse off, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the full impact.
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