Green Belt Caravan Park Must Be Ripped Up
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
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Salary Sacrifice Changes Could See Pension Contributions Cut
New research reveals over 28% of savers in salary sacrifice schemes aim to increase pension payments before a 2029 NI change, while 11% expect to cut contributions. Industry warns of a looming retirement savings crisis.
Key 2026 Pension Changes: Age Rise & New Rules
From the state pension age increase to the pensions dashboard deadline, here are the four crucial pension changes arriving in 2026 that every UK saver must prepare for.
UK Pension Changes 2026: 4 Key Reforms Explained
Four major pension reforms are set to reshape UK retirement planning in 2026. Learn about the dashboard launch, new legislation, and how to take control of your savings.
Gen Z's Ambitious Retirement Plans Revealed
New research reveals Gen Z's bold retirement dreams, from global travel to writing memoirs. Yet, a third have no idea what they pay into their pension. Discover the gap between ambition and reality.
Gen Z's ambitious retirement plans revealed
A new study reveals Gen Z's vision for retirement includes world travel and new hobbies, but many lack pension awareness. Discover the gap between dreams and financial planning.
Lost in Retirement: Agony Aunt's Advice for Redundant Feeling
A man in his late-60s feels purposeless after retiring. Agony aunt Coleen Nolan offers advice on finding new purpose and reconnecting with his wife. Read her tips for a fulfilling retirement.
Full 2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates Revealed
Plan your 2026 holidays with the complete list of UK bank holidays. Maximise your annual leave and get tips for the post-Christmas return to work.
State Pension age rising from 66 to 67 in 2026
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Find out if your birth date is affected and check your new retirement date online now.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Gender Pension Gap Widens to 32% in UK
The UK gender pension gap has grown to 32%, leaving women with £6,000 less annual retirement income. Financial planner Rowan Harding explains the causes and offers four key steps to secure your financial future.
Why a Financial Planner is Worth the Fee
Discover the five key, non-financial benefits of hiring a financial planner, from gaining a second opinion to creating a vital succession plan for your family.
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.
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.
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