Economy

Following the recent Budget announcement, here are the key dates to remember for the implementation of significant changes.Alcohol Price Increase: Alcohol duty will go up by 3.66% starting February 2026, following the Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation. This adjustment...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed the upcoming increase in alcohol prices for consumers in various establishments such as shops, bars, pubs, and restaurants in the upcoming year, as a part of the latest Budget announcement. Alcohol tax in the...

Rachel Reeves has officially announced a reduction in the cash ISA limit, specifically affecting younger savers. During her Autumn Budget speech, the Chancellor disclosed that the annual cash ISA limit will be decreased from £20,000 to £12,000 starting in...

Rachel Reeves has utilized the Autumn Budget to officially announce the elimination of the contentious two-child benefit cap. This policy restricts low-income families from receiving further means-tested benefits when they have a third or subsequent child born after April...

Pension savers who use salary sacrifice schemes to contribute to their retirement funds will now face a cap on their contributions before incurring National Insurance charges. During the Budget announcement, Rachel Reeves confirmed a new annual limit of £2,000 for...

Millions of employees are set to face higher tax bills following the announcement by Rachel Reeves to prolong the freeze on tax thresholds. Originally planned to stay at £12,570 until April 2028, the Chancellor revealed in the Budget that...

Rachel Reeves has introduced tax increases amounting to £26 billion annually in a Budget that was leaked just before its official release. The Chancellor revealed a new mansion tax targeting properties valued above £2 million and confirmed the removal...

A Braintree couple, Terrence, 76, and Lesley Bridges, 75, have successfully reduced their monthly heating cost to just £40 through a new energy scheme trial. They replaced their gas boiler with a data center comprising over 500 computer banks...

Is there anything more disheartening than the rise of scammers in recent times? From unwanted phone calls to suspicious texts and deceptive emails, fraudsters appear to be lurking at every corner. However, it is now time to take a...

Thousands of households may qualify for £300 in winter energy assistance. Blackpool Council is distributing this support through its Household Support Fund. Eligible households with one or two members, including children, could receive £200, while households with three or...