Rachel Reeves Confirms New £455 Charge for Certain EV Owners Amid Tax Overhaul Sunday, March 22, 2026 ev taxation paypermile vehicletax pluginhybrid ved motorrunningcosts government electricvehicles motoringpolicy The Government has announced significant changes to motoring tax rules that will impact owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Under the new system, some EV owners can expect to pay an average of £455 … Read More
New £200 Cost-of-Living Payments to Help Struggling Households Starting April Sunday, March 22, 2026 costofliving crisisfund emergencypayments government lowincome grants support localcouncils financialaid households Starting this April, the Government is rolling out a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) aimed at supporting low-income households facing financial difficulties. This initiative will provide emergency payments directly to … Read More
WASPI Women Launch New Legal Challenge for £2,950 Compensation Against DWP Thursday, March 19, 2026 waspi pension compensation dwp legal government labour women payout statepension The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is intensifying its battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over denied compensation payments of £2,950. Campaigners are preparing a formal legal … Read More
British Passport Fees Increase from April 8 – Not Everyone Affected Thursday, March 19, 2026 passport fees uk homeoffice travel concessionary application children premium government sport Starting April 8, 2024, UK passport fees will increase, marking a significant change for millions of travellers. For the first time, the cost of a standard adult passport applied for online within the UK will exceed £100, … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise 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
Government to scrutinise 'every penny' levied on UK household energy bills Wednesday, March 18, 2026 energy bills uk government met tensions price household supply security intervention The UK government has pledged to closely examine “every penny” added to household energy bills, Energy Minister Michael Shanks assured MPs during a committee session on Tuesday. This announcement comes as energy … Read More