Housing Benefit Freeze Creates £2,200 Gap for Renters
The DWP's Local Housing Allowance freeze for 2026/27 will leave claimants with a £43 weekly shortfall. Discover the impact on over 1 million households.
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Car Tax Reduced to £0: See Who Qualifies for Exemption
Millions of UK drivers could be eligible for a 100% Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. Discover if you qualify for zero car tax and see the full list of criteria, including disability benefits and classic cars.
Electric car market growth weakest in nearly two years
UK electric vehicle registrations saw their smallest year-on-year rise since December 2023 in November, as the overall new car market fell by 1.6%. Industry warns new EV tax could threaten green transition.
Online betting firms face £1bn tax hike in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
UK closes £135 import duty loophole for parcels
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the end of the £135 import duty exemption for small overseas parcels, a move set to level the playing field for UK high street retailers. Discover the impact on prices and competition.
Fuel Duty Frozen, 3p EV Mileage Charge Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes fuel duty until September 2026, then reverses the 5p cut. A new 3p-per-mile charge for electric vehicles starts in 2028 to fund road maintenance.
New 3p-per-mile EV tax announced for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty charging 3p per mile from 2028. Learn how this pay-per-mile scheme affects EV owners and industry reactions.
Reeves hikes taxes to all-time high in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7m with higher income tax. OBR forecasts downgraded and apologises for early document release.
Income Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze to 2030-31, creating fiscal drag that will push millions into higher tax brackets. Calculate your increased tax burden.
Budget 2025: Tax Rises, ISA Cuts & Pension Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, cuts cash ISA limit, and extends income tax freeze. Discover what the Budget means for your money.
Income Tax Threshold Freeze Extended Until 2031
The UK government has extended the freeze on income tax thresholds to 2031. Discover how this fiscal drag will impact taxpayers and your take-home pay.
Rail fare freeze saves passengers hundreds of pounds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years, saving millions on season tickets and peak travel. Discover what this means for your commute.
Reeves extends tax freeze, hitting millions of Britons
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze until 2030-31, dragging 5.2M more into income tax. Discover how this stealth raid impacts your finances and why it breaks manifesto promises.
Budget 2025: Tax Freezes Extended, Growth Forecast Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget with tax threshold freezes until 2030, scrapping two-child benefit cap and revised growth forecasts. Key measures analysed.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Hikes and Benefit Cap Scrapped
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits Britain is 'angry' as her Budget imposes tax threshold freezes and scraps the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact on households and the economy.
Reeves announces tax hikes as Budget addresses economic anger
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges public frustration over economic unfairness while preparing significant tax increases in her Budget. Discover how nearly one million face higher taxes.
Rachel Reeves Budget 2025: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Budget with tax threshold freeze, ISA cuts and cost of living measures. Get all the essential details on today's financial announcement.
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.
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