Ghiles Slamani
Hundreds of Jobs at Risk as Grangemouth Closure Plan Takes Shape
Nearly 400 jobs are at risk at Grangemouth after chemical manufacturer Syngenta announced a proposal to cease all operations at its site in the Falkirk area. The company has begun…
Lloyds Customers Have Just Days Left To Claim New Energy Bill Offer
Lloyds customers have until 12 October to apply for an exclusive E.ON Next energy tariff that fixes the typical annual cost of gas and electricity at £1,697 for 24 months.…
Motability Under Fresh Review As DWP Considers Future Cuts
The Department for Work and Pensions is considering further changes to the Motability Scheme after tax breaks worth £300 million were removed, according to reports. The discussions come as Motability…
Beauty Company Plunges Into Administration As Entire Workforce Is Made Redundant
A family-run beauty company that had traded for almost 30 years has ceased operations after falling into administration. Declining sales, rising costs and mounting financial pressure eventually left the business…
Tesco Shoppers Can Now Get 8p off Fuel, but Only for a Limited Time
Tesco is giving eligible shoppers money off petrol and diesel as fuel prices remain under pressure. The limited-time offer applies at participating forecourts, but customers must meet a specific in-store…
Andy Burnham’s Welfare Strategy Puts PIP Households in Focus Ahead of November
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that his government is prepared to make difficult decisions on welfare as a major review of Personal Independence Payment prepares to deliver its final…
Chase Unveils 6.5% Savings Account With Major UK Banks In The Spotlight
A new 6.5% fixed-rate saver from Chase combines flexible withdrawals with a £300 monthly limit. Several rival banks advertise higher rates, but deposit caps and access rules mean the headline…
Asda Warning Issued As Product Fails Safety Rules After Further Testing
Asda has recalled a £10 Front Pocket XBody Bag sold in its stores after further testing found that the product may contain phthalates above the permitted regulatory limit. The supermarket…
Diesel Motorists Could Be Handed a 10p Lifeline as Fuel Costs Climb
Pressure is building on the Labour government to reconsider a planned reversal of the 5p fuel duty cut after diesel prices reached a record high in the UK. The measure…
UK’s £2.20 Vape Tax Starts Now, With Tougher Rules Still To Come
Higher vape costs and tighter controls are arriving across the UK as ministers target youth vaping and illegal sales. The changes bring a £2.20 duty on e-liquid and a new…
Thousands of Barclays Customers Could Unlock a New Travel Benefit Without Applying
Barclays has introduced a new benefit for eligible Premier customers using their debit cards abroad, as overseas spending continues to increase among customers. The automatic perk applies to selected foreign…
Energy Prices Face Biggest Rise in Years as Households Prepare for Higher Winter Bills
Energy bills across Great Britain are expected to rise sharply from January, adding further pressure on households. A new forecast points to a significant increase in typical annual costs as…
State Pension Payments Doubled for Some Retirees This Month After Rare Calendar Quirk
Some retirees will see another State Pension payment appear in their bank accounts this week. The unusual timing comes from how four-week payment cycles fall in September, meaning some claimants…
Millions Could Get a Free NHS Flu Jab This Autumn: Here Is the Full Eligibility List
The NHS has started its annual flu vaccination programme for eligible groups across England, allowing millions of people to receive a free jab as winter approaches. The full list of…
New Grid System Revealed As Burnham Targets Britain’s Rising Energy Costs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce the creation of a new publicly owned energy network body called Great British Grid, designed to increase public involvement in Britain’s electricity…
Major Pension Update Expected this Autumn as New Tax Rules Move Closer
A major pension tax change is due to begin in 2027, with HMRC expected to release more details this autumn. Financial planners warn families may face extra administration as they…
UK Recycling Company’s Liquidation Leaves Workers Facing Uncertainty After Sudden Collapse
The UK recycling company Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd has entered liquidation, leaving 607 employees redundant after the closure of its network of sites across the country.
Electric Vehicles Face a Major Change As 500,000 Drivers Over 55 Prepare for New Charges
A new pay-per-mile vehicles tax is set to change costs for electric car owners from 2028. The measure will apply to millions of eligible vehicles, including many driven by older…
Aldi’s Huge UK Store Shake-up Revealed as Supermarket Commits £900m Investment
Aldi has announced plans to invest £900 million in its UK and Ireland operations, including the opening of 40 new stores in 2027, after reporting record sales but a small…
UK Shoppers Face a New Supermarket Scheme From 2027 That Could Put Money Back in Their Hands
A new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will begin operating across the UK from 1 October 2027, requiring customers to pay a refundable deposit when buying certain single-use drink containers. The…
Three Well-Known UK Companies Hit Administration as Jobs Are Put at Risk
A holiday park operator, a homeware brand and a long-established haulage company have entered administration in recent weeks. The developments have affected employees and business operations, as administrators begin managing…
State Pension Payments of up to £965.20 Confirmed for October as DWP Issues Reminder
Millions of pensioners will receive their State Pension payments in October, but the date depends on a detail many may overlook. The DWP has confirmed how a two-digit code linked…
HMRC £30 Monthly Charge Warning as State Pensioners Face January Tax Change
Some state pensioners with higher incomes are set to face additional tax deductions from January 2027 as HMRC begins recovering Winter Fuel Payments. The charges apply to pensioners whose individual…
Octopus Energy Makes Surprise Energy Announcement That Could Change How Communities Get Power
Communities across Britain can now apply for the first £30 million of funding from the Government’s planned £1 billion Local Power Plan. The scheme is designed to help local authorities…
Simple ISA Switch Could Give Brits a Welcome £56 Boost by Christmas
British savers putting £5,000 into a Cash ISA paying around 4.5% could earn roughly £56 in interest over the three months leading up to Christmas. Financial experts say an easy-access…
Full List of Lloyds and Halifax Bank Closures Released as October Shutdowns Begin
Lloyds and Halifax are preparing to close 26 bank branches during October, affecting customers across several towns and cities in England and Wales. The full list reveals the locations involved…
1.5 Million Drivers Face Fines Over These Car Modifications They May Not Know Are Illegal
Many UK motorists are unaware that everyday vehicle upgrades may need to be declared to insurers. From technology additions to cosmetic changes, some modifications could affect cover if they are…
Chocolate Warning Issued as Two Dubai-Style Treats Are Removed From Sale
Two chocolate products sold in parts of the UK have been recalled after testing found the presence of salmonella. World of Sweets has asked customers to stop eating the affected…
Natwest Commits £190 Million to a Landmark Project That Will Change Student Accommodation
NatWest has announced a major £190 million move linked to a new student accommodation project in central London. The funding will support a development that could bring significant changes to…
Lloyds Makes Major 2030 Announcement Involving 600,000 Young People
Lloyds commits £100 million to future skills as 600,000 young people set to receive support. The banking group plans to reskill 20,000 colleagues while expanding its programmes for young people…
Award-Winning UK Wines Retailer Falls Into Liquidation as Website Stops Taking Orders
Novel Wines, a UK retailer specialising in lesser-known wines from Europe and beyond, has entered voluntary liquidation after more than 10 years in business. The company’s online shop is no…
Millions of UK Drivers Could Claim Compensation as £56M Car Delivery Payout Opens
Millions of UK consumers and businesses who bought or leased new vehicles between 2006 and 2015 can apply for a share of a £55.87 million compensation fund after a court…
Popular Beer Product Recalled From UK Supermarkets as Cans May Suddenly Explode
A popular alcohol-free beer product has been recalled across UK retailers after some cans were found to be at risk of becoming over-pressurised and rupturing unexpectedly. The recall affects specific…
Nearly 1 Million Drivers Face a Possible Ban After Proposed UK Rule Changes
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce new penalty points for seatbelt offences, a move that could affect motorists who already have points on their driving licences. The proposals…
DWP Confirms October Date for State Pension Tax Decision That Could Affect Retirees
The UK government has confirmed that further details of its planned tax waiver for some state pensioners will be announced at the Autumn Budget. The announcement comes as new earnings…
Santander Announces £17 Million Branch Investment With 31 Locations Named
Santander UK has announced details of 31 branches scheduled for refurbishment during 2026 as part of a £17 million investment programme. The update includes branches across England, Wales and Northern…
Co-op Confirms New Job Cuts as £200M Cost-Saving Plan Sparks Major Changes
The Co-op has confirmed that job cuts are part of a £200 million cost-saving programme after the retailer reported deeper losses in the first half of the year. The group…
New Tax Allowance Changes Revealed as 20%, 40% and 45% Bands Face a Major Rethink
A proposed allowance increase could bring changes to the UK income tax system, with new thresholds suggested for the 20%, 40% and 45% rates. The plans could affect when some…
The HMRC Income Deadline Change Many Self-Employed People Need to Know About
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being rolled out in stages, changing how some sole traders and landlords record and report their income. The system replaces the traditional…
The Unexpected PIP Boom: Why More Teens In Rich UK Areas Are Claiming Support For ADHD And Autism
New analysis has found that the fastest growth in young people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for ADHD and autism has occurred in some of England’s least deprived neighbourhoods.
Octopus Energy Reveals the Smart Energy Switch Helping Customers Save Up to £1,500
Octopus Energy says its smart tariff customers have saved more than £1 billion by changing when they use electricity. The company has highlighted examples showing how different households may reduce…
HMRC Reveals Big Update for Taxpayers After Thousands of Complaints Over Delays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving its services after criticism over delays and customer complaints. The organisation said it is increasing capacity…
The 60mph Fuel-Saving Rule Every Driver Should Know as Petrol Costs Climb
Petrol and diesel prices have risen sharply across the UK, with average pump prices reaching 172.0p per litre for unleaded petrol and 195.7p per litre for diesel. Drivers are now…
HMRC Sends Record 1.8 Million Letters Before December as Taxpayers Warned to Check Carefully
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is issuing around 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year to people who have tax to pay that has not been collected…
Benefit Worth £458 a Month Could Be Available to Pensioners With These 56 Conditions
A DWP Benefit worth around £458 a month is available to older people who need help because of a health condition or disability. More than 1.7 million people already receive…
DWP Announces New £2,000 Apprenticeships Offer for SMEs Hiring Younger Workers
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed an incentive worth up to £2,000 for small and medium-sized employers that take on apprentices aged 16 to 24, as ministers seek…
State Pension on Course for £13,000 Milestone as New Figures Emerge
The state pension is on course to pass a major £13,000 milestone after the latest wage figures were released. But the final increase is not yet settled, and the change…
Martin Lewis Reveals £240 Bank Payment That Could Boost Christmas Budgets
Martin Lewis has highlighted a bank-switching offer that could provide eligible customers with £240 before Christmas, as households begin preparing for the financial pressures of the festive period. The payment…
One Stove Mistake Could Leave Brits Facing a £1,000 Penalty
Households using log burners in designated Smoke Control Areas could face fines of up to £1,000 if they burn unauthorised fuel in an appliance that has not been approved for…
PIP Review Puts Blue Badge Eligibility Under the Spotlight for Millions
A review of the UK’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme is examining rules that could affect some disabled people who rely on mobility support. The review includes the mobility element…
