The Autumn Budget tax ideas most discussed: a high-value property levy, capital gains changes, pension relief reform and inheritance tax, where the nil-rate band has sat at £325,000 since 2009. What each proposal is, the figures behind it and who would pay. Speculation flagged; sources primary.
Keir Starmer remains Prime Minister but is standing down once a successor is chosen. Andy Burnham, the only declared candidate, has floated a land value tax and other property reforms. None of it is enacted policy yet, but here is what is on the table.
GBP/EUR is trading near its 2026 high, supported by a 150 basis point gap between the Bank of England's 3.75% base rate and the ECB's 2.25% deposit rate. Both banks meet again before the end of July, key dates for anyone exchanging pounds for euros.
The standard UK TV licence rose to £180 a year on 1 April 2026. Here is who still gets it free or discounted, how enforcement works, and why the government is weighing whether streaming services should help fund it too.
UKHSA has escalated heat-health alerts to amber for six English regions and yellow for three more until 12 July. UK subsidence payouts hit a record £307 million in 2025, and insurers say repeated heatwaves are now a permanent feature of home claims risk.
The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% for a seventh straight month. Average five-year fixed mortgage rates remain near 5.5%, more than double 2021 levels, leaving borrowers who fixed cheaply facing a steep jump when they remortgage in 2026.
EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion takeover by American investment firm Castlelake, sending its share price up more than 10% in early trading. Here's what's actually been agreed so far.
DWP's managed migration of legacy benefits to Universal Credit is reaching its final phase. Here's what claimants need to know about deadlines, transitional protection, and what happens if you miss your migration notice.
Sky, owned by Comcast, has reportedly agreed terms to buy ITV's broadcast channels and ITVX for about £1.6bn. What the reported deal could mean for viewers and free-to-air access.
New Motability leases from 1 July 2026 face new taxes, a lower mileage allowance and a smaller brand list. Existing leases stay on their current terms.
Andy Burnham is reported to be examining a proposal to scrap council tax and stamp duty in favour of an annual property tax based on home value.
The DWP has started writing to claimants with outstanding benefit debts, warning that repayments can now be taken directly from bank accounts without a court order.
SGE has submitted plans for 14 small modular reactors across three UK sites, delivering 4.2GW of capacity. How this compares to the Rolls-Royce SMR programme already underway at Wylfa, and the realistic timeline.
Abri and Curo have entered merger talks that would create a 73,000-home housing association serving 142,000 customers across southern England. The financial gap between the two organisations, and what happens next.
Andy Burnham is reportedly set to end Palantir's £330m NHS Federated Data Platform contract when its break clause arrives in March 2027. What the contract covers and what ending it would involve.
The FCA has proposed new due diligence and asset-protection standards for SIPP providers, covering a market worth around 567 billion pounds across 5.3 million consumers.
Outstanding council tax debt in England has reached £7.4 billion, up 11.3% on the year before, as debt charities call for collection rules to change.
DWP has confirmed the end of income-related ESA and Housing Benefit as legacy benefit claimants complete the move to Universal Credit.
FSCS compensation for bad mortgage advice rose from £500,000 to £1.6 million in a year, driven mainly by claims against a firm that defaulted in 2011.
The FCA's car finance lender list has 719 trading names. Counted directly from the data, they collapse to 106 real lenders, with 10 firms behind 65% of all names.
The Upper Tribunal has partially suspended the FCA's motor finance redress scheme pending a legal challenge. Here is what is paused, what still continues, and what to do now.
HMRC app usage data shows 5.6 million users this tax year, checking pay before payday an average of 18 times, alongside sharp growth in State Pension forecast and Child Benefit checks.
New Home Office powers let the government recover asylum accommodation and support costs from those who can afford to pay, via a flat-rate monthly charge before settlement eligibility.
UK Finance recorded £576.4m in APP fraud losses for 2025, up 19%, while a separate reimbursement-impact review estimated losses have fallen £73m a year. Both can be true at once — here's why.
Council tax arrears in England have reached roughly £7.4bn, with 4.4 million people behind on payments across Britain. How the current collection system escalates a missed payment, and what reform is on the table.
MTD for Income Tax threshold falls to £20,000 by April 2028, catching most unincorporated landlords. What the staged rollout means and what changes when you're in scope.
Three of Britain's most recognisable banking brands have disappeared in twelve months. As Halifax joins TSB and Virgin Money in the history books, we map the forces reshaping banking worldwide and who is winning.
TUI has cancelled the Skyla Danube river cruise after air conditioning failed during extreme heat in Budapest. Passengers receive a full refund and £100 voucher. Your package holiday rights explained.
NS&I has revealed two Premium Bonds millionaires in the July 2026 draw: one from Reading, one from Warwickshire. ERNIE distributed 6.2 million prizes worth £433m. Check your bonds from 2 July.
The government has confirmed £360m for a British Jet Trainer System to replace the Red Arrows' ageing Hawk T1. The team has already cut displays from nine jets to seven as airframes approach retirement.
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