Duty

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 fuel duty inflation costofliving diesel labour government energy prices taxation

As diesel prices soar to 185p per litre, Lord Richard Walker—the executive chairman of Iceland and Sir Keir Starmer’s cost of living tsar—has urged the Labour government to consider extending or increasing fuel duty cuts to … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport

Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour

For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families

From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More

Saturday, November 22, 2025 fuel duty prices petrol diesel chancellor budget motorists costofliving yournrg

Drivers are being advised to fill their tanks ahead of a possible fuel duty increase that could come into effect after the Budget announcement on November 26. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating ending the … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 fosters lager alcohol heineken abv tax duty hospitality inflation uk

From February 2026, one of the UK’s most popular lagers, Foster’s, will reduce its alcohol by volume (ABV) from 3.7 percent. Heineken UK confirmed the change, aiming to appeal to consumers seeking lower-alcohol options. A … Read More