Not All Over-65s Will Receive State Pension Under Major Rule Change Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More
Energy Bills Set to Surge by £186 Annually as Iran Conflict Drives Price Cap Up 11% Saturday, March 14, 2026 energy bills pricecap cornwallinsight uk chancellor renewables russia iran gas Energy bills across the UK are expected to soar by £186 per year as ongoing tensions in Iran cause the energy price cap forecast for July to jump by 11%, according to experts at Cornwall Insight. This increase will raise the … Read More
Warning for Drivers Filling Up at Asda and Esso Petrol Stations Amid Soaring Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 fuel petrol diesel asda esso prices uk petrolstations consumers regulation Recent data reveals alarming price discrepancies at petrol stations across the UK, with drivers at Asda and Esso forecourts facing significantly higher costs. An Asda Express station in Bothwell, Scotland, tops the charts … Read More
HMRC Considers Tax Rule Adjustments for Expats Evacuating the Middle East Thursday, March 12, 2026 hmrc expats tax residency middleeast evacuation gulf conflict exemptions uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is exploring changes to tax regulations for British expats evacuating from conflict-affected areas in the Middle East. The proposed amendments aim to ease tax burdens on over 160,000 UK nationals … 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
UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More