Starmer vows 2026 will be year of 'real change' for families
PM Keir Starmer pledges to use every tool to ease the cost of living in 2026, promising families will feel tangible change from government action. Read his full vow.
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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.
UK Airport Tax Hike to Drive Up Air Fares
UK travellers face higher ticket prices as regional airports grapple with 'unprecedented' property tax increases. Find out which airports are worst hit.
UK Regional Airports Hit by 'Unprecedented' Tax Rises
Passengers across the UK are being warned to prepare for higher ticket prices as regional airports face crippling business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst affected.
Regional Airports Hit by Massive Tax Hike, Fares to Rise
Passengers across the UK face higher air fares as regional airports grapple with unprecedented business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst hit.
Contactless rail fares surge as peak times expand
Train passengers in south-east England face soaring fares as new contactless rules align with TfL's peak times. Some could pay double, warns MP. Read the full analysis.
New Contactless Train Rules Cause Soaring Fares for Some
Expansion of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways leads to significant fare hikes for some passengers, with MPs warning it risks pricing people off trains. Find out how to secure the cheapest fare.
Contactless Rail Expansion Sparks 85% Fare Hike for Families
The rollout of contactless payments to 30 more stations has removed super off-peak tickets, forcing some families to pay 85% more. Read the full analysis of the fare changes and passenger impact.
Victoria's Public Transport Fare Hike to £11.40 in 2026
From January 1, 2026, daily public transport fares in Victoria will increase to £11.40. Learn about the new caps, concession rates, and the public's reaction.
Tube fare evasion prosecutions reach six-year high
Prosecutions for fare-dodging on the London Underground have soared to their highest level in six years, with TfL issuing over 13,000 penalty notices. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Fare dodger with £30k debt faces jail threat
Charles Brohiri, who owes over £30,000 after 180 fare-dodging incidents, has been banned from all GTR services. His sentencing was adjourned amid claims the prosecution was unlawful.
Women fined for taxi fare dodge after social media brag
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
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' 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spirit suppliers collapse as 38% of pubs sound alarm
Exclusive: UK landlords report a surge in gin and whisky supplier failures, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze excise duty in the upcoming Budget to save the industry.
Reeves extends stealth tax raids in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze, dragging millions into higher brackets. Full state pension becomes taxable as Treasury seeks £8bn annually. Discover the impact.
Savers face £200 HMRC bill despite tax freeze
UK savers could pay £200 more tax even if income tax rates stay frozen. Experts warn of frozen thresholds and potential ISA changes in the Autumn Budget. Review your finances now.
Reeves Extends Tax Freeze for Two Years in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but will freeze personal tax thresholds until 2030, pulling more into the tax net. Get the full budget details.
Budget U-turn: New property tax to replace income tax hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise, plans new levy on high-value properties and extends tax threshold freeze until 2030. Read the full analysis.
Reeves Plans New Property Tax After U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.
Reeves's £9bn tax dilemma: who faces higher bills?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reconsiders income tax plans. Explore the stealth tax options hitting workers and pensioners. Discover the Budget's financial impact.
Tax threshold freeze to cost middle earners £843
Experts warn extending the income tax threshold freeze could add £843 to bills for middle earners over four years through fiscal drag. Discover the impact of the upcoming Budget.
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