Healey cuts gas standing charges to save households £45 as Budget lands
Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget under PM Andy Burnham includes scrapped gas charges, £1bn for housing and defence boosts.
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Government creates new ISA to help Brits start investing with less complexity
John Healey has announced a new 'Starter ISA' and reversed the planned cash ISA allowance cut.
£100 energy payment and fuel duty freeze in the Burnham-era Budget
Chancellor John Healey delivers first Budget of the Andy Burnham era with £100 energy payments and fuel duty freeze.
20m households to get £100 energy cash as council tax site crashes
Chancellor John Healey confirms a £100 direct payment for 20 million households, funded by a windfall tax on banks.
HSBC posts £7.2bn profit as Budget windfall tax row intensifies
HSBC's £7.2bn quarterly profit sparks Budget windfall tax calls as the bank cuts UK growth forecasts to 1.1pc.
Villa Vie Odyssey Residents Ordered to Disembark in Cambodia After Fuel Crisis
Passengers on the $120,000 residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey were ordered to disembark in Cambodia after fuel costs skyrocketed.
UK businesses in record distress ahead of Budget
Over 738,000 UK businesses in significant financial distress, the highest level since 2004, as the chancellor prepares his first Budget amid rising costs and…
Black Friday Starts Early: 50% Off Ulta Beauty Favorites
Ulta and Alo are launching early Black Friday sales with top beauty and fitness deals, including 50% off Clinique and Tarte, and 30% off workout gear.
Healey cuts tariffs on marmalade and gherkins to ease cost-of-living pressure
Chancellor John Healey unveils tariff cuts on 100+ products, including marmalade and gherkins, to ease cost-of-living pressure [1].
Single mum: 'I spend £40 a week on food'
As Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget, UK citizens share their financial struggles and demands for change [1].
Healey to Shield Low-Income Pensioners from Tax in First Budget
Chancellor John Healey to exempt low-income pensioners from income tax in his first Budget, shielding the state pension from taxation [1].
88% of Brits waste money on duplicate groceries
New research reveals 88% of Brits accidentally buy duplicate groceries, leading to wasted money and food — and experts say simple habits can fix it [1].
Oil hits $116 as Middle East clashes spark fears of war
Oil prices hit a five-month high above $115 as Iran attacks and US military moves stoke fears of wider conflict, while Trump’s Russian diesel deal adds global…
State pension to hit £13k a year in April 2027
Over 13 million UK pensioners to get a £489 annual boost from April 2027, pushing the full New State Pension above £13,000 for the first time.
UK inflation hits 3.5% as diesel tops £2 a litre
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September, driven by soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict, raising pressure on the Bank of England.
US Economy's Growth and Inflation Under Trump
Trump claims the US economy is 'the hottest in the world', but data reveals rising inflation, unequal gains, and a shrinking workforce.
Brits Would Buy Neighbour’s House to Pick Their Friends
A new poll reveals how Brits would spend a £318 million lottery jackpot – from buying empty train seats to avoiding exes becoming millionaires.
UK profit warnings hit 2-year high as Budget chaos looms
UK-listed firms issued 65 profit warnings in Q3 — the highest since 2024 — as policy shifts and war-driven costs bite [1]
Healey to Hit Banks with £2.25bn Tax Hike in Tough October Budget
Chancellor John Healey poised to reverse bank tax cuts, raising £2.25bn annually amid soaring borrowing costs from Middle East conflict [1]
UK Economy Surges 0.1% in August Despite Spending Drop
UK economy grows 0.1% in August despite falling consumer spending, boosting hopes ahead of chancellor’s 28 October budget [1]
