I Tried 7 Supermarket Easter Eggs and Found the Best Budget Buy for Kids and a Luxurious Treat for Adults Thursday, March 19, 2026 easter chocolate supermarkets cadbury tastetest budget splurge kids adults reviews Easter egg shopping these days can feel like navigating a candy aisle paradise. With shelves loaded with a dazzling variety of chocolate eggs across a wide price range, choosing the perfect one can be overwhelming. While … Read More
HMRC’s Tax Threshold Freeze to Push One Million Pensioners Into Paying Income Tax Wednesday, March 11, 2026 hmrc tax pensioners statepension incometax taxfreeze obr pensions personalallowance budget Up to one million more state pensioners are expected to start paying income tax on their state pension, following a freeze on tax thresholds announced in last year’s Budget. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) … Read More
The Long Road to One Year of Birmingham Bins Strike: Turmoil and Uncertain Future Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More
Martin Lewis and Money Saving Expert Urge Savers to Maximise ISA Allowance Before April 5 Deadline Tuesday, March 10, 2026 isa savings tax martinlewis moneysavingexpert lifetimeisa finance budget allowance uk Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team are reminding UK savers to take full advantage of their Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) before the current tax year ends on April 5, 2024. After this date, the ISA … Read More
How Much Is Birmingham Council Tax Increasing in Your Area? Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More