Money Moves

The upcoming budget, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has been characterized by internal chaos and external scrutiny, drawing comparisons to previous high-stakes moments in UK budget history. Instances such as Gordon Brown’s 2007 abolition of the 10p tax rate and Kwasi Kwarteng’s 2022 mini-budget, which led to adverse political fallout, highlight that budgets can significantly […]

The potential introduction of a pay-per-mile charging scheme for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is under discussion, with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expected to announce details in an upcoming budget. The proposal includes a charge of three pence per mile for EVs, with speculation that it could be implemented by 2028 on

Toothbrush and toothpaste packs valued at £20,000 will be distributed to food banks and other organizations aimed at assisting vulnerable populations. This initiative is funded by the Northamptonshire NHS Integrated Care Board and is intended to support individuals facing challenges with tooth decay, according to North Northamptonshire Council. Martin Langford, the manager of Corby Foodbank,

Charities are raising concerns about the shortcomings of the criminal justice system in addressing fraud, with recent data revealing that a mere fraction of reported fraud cases lead to prosecution. In England and Wales, 1.2 million fraud incidents were recorded from June 2022 to June 2023, yet fewer than 13,000 cases were prosecuted during the

A man experiencing homelessness has expressed hopes that the government will prioritize housing accessibility in its upcoming Budget. Josh, 26, currently residing at the night shelter Jimmy’s in Cambridge, highlighted the importance of council housing and “move-on housing,” which includes shared accommodation that offers support services. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is scheduled to present Labour’s

The U.S. federal government has decided not to release official data on inflation for October, which hinders the Federal Reserve’s ability to make informed decisions regarding interest rate adjustments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the cancellation of the consumer price index (CPI) report for October due to repercussions from the recent government shutdown, the

Following the death of her husband in March, a woman reported experiencing issues with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). After notifying HMRC through the “Tell Us Once” system, she received two letters three days apart in April regarding her tax code for the 2025-26 fiscal year. She noted that while the first letter resembled previous

Stand.earth has raised concerns about the Canadian forestry practices associated with Drax, particularly regarding the sourcing of wood used in their biomass energy production. Drax clarifies that it does not own forests or sawmills and is not involved in the approval process for logging areas. According to Drax, in 2024, 81% of their Canadian wood

The duffel coat, commonly associated with the children’s character Paddington Bear, has recently seen a resurgence in popularity among adults. This year, it has made appearances in various media, including the Christmas advert for Waitrose featuring comedian Joe Wilkinson, as well as a Burberry campaign with footballer Cole Palmer and a video by Tyler, the

Mick Skerratt, the owner of Exeter Gin, has expressed concern regarding potential increases in excise duty on spirits in the upcoming Budget. Following previous increases — over 10% by the Conservative government in August 2023 and an additional 3.65% by Labour in 2024 — Skerratt indicated that any further tax hikes would adversely affect his