NS&I increases fixed-rate savings interest
NS&I raises fixed-term savings rates by up to 0.31%, bucking market trends. Discover if these Treasury-backed accounts offer the best value for your money.
Category : Budget Finance
Roblox Safety Concerns: Australia's Ban Loophole
Roblox faces scrutiny as grooming risks emerge in the popular gaming platform. Learn about safety measures and why it's excluded from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
Labour's Autumn Budget: Income Tax Rise Looms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares the ground for a potential income tax rise, launching a charm offensive to placate Labour MPs ahead of the crucial autumn budget.
Reeves Cools on Major Cash ISA Reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to make a smaller cut to the cash ISA allowance after heavy lobbying from building societies. Discover the impact on savers and UK equities.
Labour splits over Reeves' income tax rise plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to break Labour's manifesto pledge with a 2p income tax rise in the Autumn Budget, sparking a party row. Discover the full story and its impact.
Labour faces tough budget choices on taxation
As Rachel Reeves prepares her budget, she faces critical choices between taxing working people or making the wealthy pay their fair share. Will Labour break from austerity orthodoxy?
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Treasury committee calls for higher taxes on addictive gambling products, dismissing industry 'scaremongering' and criticising a 'staggering' denial of harm.
Rumoured £250 EV tax could hit UK drivers
UK electric vehicle owners could face a new £250 annual tax as the government seeks to replace lost fuel duty revenue. Learn how the proposed 3p-per-mile charge could impact you.
Investigation Reveals For-Profit Prison Healthcare Crisis
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation exposes the state of inmate medical care provided by private equity-backed companies. Discover the findings and join the debate on prison reform.
Business Chiefs Urge Pension Fund Reform in Budget
Over 90 top executives call on Rachel Reeves to mandate UK pension funds invest in British economy. Will the Chancellor act in the Autumn Budget?
Pay-per-mile tax for electric cars sparks heated debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over proposed pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles. Critics warn of fairness issues while supporters argue it's essential for funding roads. Read the full analysis.
Bank hints at rate cuts after Budget announcement
Andrew Bailey suggests interest rates could fall soon, but reveals the upcoming Budget has delayed immediate action in a major signal to homeowners and businesses.
Bank of England Holds Rates: Silver Linings Revealed
The Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates at 4% brings surprising silver linings for homeowners, businesses and the UK economy. Discover why stability might be the new growth.
Bank of England holds rates as inflation shows signs of peaking
The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 5.25% while signalling that UK inflation may have finally reached its peak, offering hope to homeowners and businesses.
Bank of England holds rates in knife-edge decision
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 5.25% after one of the closest votes in recent history, with policymakers split on the best course for the UK economy.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Potential Tax Increases Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals the potential tax hikes Chancellor Rachel Reeves might be considering for the upcoming budget, from income tax changes to property levies.
Banks set to escape tax rises in Reeves budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to spare Britain's banking sector from tax rises in her first major Budget, despite previous Labour criticism of bank profits during the cost-of-living crisis.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% amid political pressure and economic uncertainty, setting the stage for a crucial budget announcement from Rachel Reeves.
Christmas Benefit Payment Dates 2025 Revealed
Don't miss out on your Christmas money! Our essential guide reveals when DWP and HMRC benefit payments will arrive during the 2025 festive season, including Universal Credit, State Pension, and tax credits.
Australia's $33bn Tobacco Tax Crisis: Black Market Boom
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Cuts to Ease Living Costs?
As living costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver meaningful income tax relief in her upcoming budget announcement.
Reeves weighs Osborne-style tax threshold freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers maintaining income tax thresholds until 2028, mirroring George Osborne's strategy, to raise £10bn annually while avoiding direct tax hikes.
Business Leaders Demand Long-Term Growth in Budget
Leading business groups unite in calling for Jeremy Hunt's upcoming budget to prioritise sustainable economic prosperity through strategic investment and business-friendly policies.
Martin Lewis: Claim Your Share of £240 Million Owed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues urgent call for millions to check if they're owed cash from forgotten accounts, with £240 million waiting to be claimed.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Rises Loom in November
Exclusive analysis of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget reveals potential tax increases and economic reforms that could reshape Britain's financial landscape.
Canada's deficit soars as Carney fights Trump tariffs
In a dramatic fiscal shift, Canada's new Liberal government under Mark Carney unveils a budget adding tens of billions to the deficit, deploying massive spending to counter economic damage from Trump's tariffs.
Rachel Reeves: Repeating 1975's Budget Horror?
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Labour budget since 2010, experts warn of eerie parallels with Denis Healey's infamous 1975 U-turn that shattered Labour's economic credibility for decades.
Chancellor may break 50-year income tax taboo
Jeremy Hunt confronts unprecedented fiscal pressure as Treasury officials explore raising income tax rates or thresholds for the first time since 1974, signalling the severity of Britain's economic challenges.
Rachel Reeves: Why tax rises shouldn't feel taxing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines her surprising approach to tax rises, focusing on economic growth and fairness rather than traditional revenue-raising measures.
Tax Hike May Spark Mass UK Exodus
New analysis reveals Britain's tax burden could spark unprecedented emigration wave as high earners seek financial relief abroad. Exclusive insights on the looming brain drain.
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