Monday, May 25, 2026 lpa will powerofattorney legaladvice financialplanning mentalcapacity ukhouseholds estateplanning courtofprotection healthcaredecisions

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is equally essential as a will, yet it remains drastically underutilized among UK households, financial advisers have warned. The absence of an LPA can lead to severe consequences, especially … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 premiumbonds ns&i savings interestrates prizefund investing emergencyfund wealthplanning inflation isas

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced that the prize fund rate for Premium Bonds will rise to 3.80% from the July 2026 draw. This change affects over 22 million holders, who will also enjoy improved odds … Read More

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Households relying on the UK’s four largest broadband providers—Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk, and Sky—are being cautioned to reconsider their choices. Together, these companies serve over 20 million homes, but a broadband … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 baby drunkdriver carcrash m50 gloucestershire hospital birmingham police accident investigation

An eight-day-old baby has been rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital following a serious car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver. The incident occurred early this morning, May 25, at approximately 6:15 a.m. on the M50 … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 diesel electric haulage fleets transportation emissions autonomous hgv charging infrastructure sport

Diesel vehicles are on the brink of disappearing from UK roads as businesses increasingly adopt electric fleets, driven by significant cost advantages. New data reveals that diesel fuel accounts for about 33% of total … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 counciltax taxreform highvalueproperty pensioners localgovernment propertytax hvcts taxsurcharge statepensioners governmentpolicy

The government is proposing a significant change to council tax rules that could allow low-income homeowners, including state pensioners, to delay payments on high-value properties until they sell their home or pass away. … Read More