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.
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State Pension age change: who faces a delay from 2026?
The State Pension age will rise from 66 to 67 starting April 2026. Find out if your retirement plans are affected based on your exact date of birth and what you need to know.
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.
401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Rule Change for Over-50s
The IRS has announced a key tax change for retirement savings. From 2026, high-earning workers over 50 must make catch-up contributions after tax. Learn how this impacts your pension planning.
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.
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.
HMRC owes pensioners £3,800 in tax refunds
HMRC repaid £48.7m in overpaid pension tax between April and June. The average refund was £3,800. Check if you are owed money and learn how to claim.
Pension Warning Could Cost Workers Thousands
Financial expert Vicky Parry warns against opting out of workplace pensions and reveals key pitfalls in retirement planning. Learn how to protect your future income.
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.
State Pension Age Review Could Accelerate Rise to 68
Millions of workers face potential state pension age increases as the government launches a fresh review that could accelerate the rise to 68 and beyond. Discover what this means for your retirement plans.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Neighbour planning row over 'monstrous' house extension
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
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