Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election: What His Welfare and Benefits Policies Mean
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, defeating Reform UK and returning to Parliament. As Labour leadership speculation intensifies, Burnham has outlined plans to reduce the welfare bill through long-term investment rather than short-term cuts, while funding higher defence spe
CMA Fines Marks Electrical £720,000 and Orders Refunds for 40,000 Customers
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Marks Electrical £720,000 and ordered refunds totalling around £600,000 after the retailer automatically opted shoppers into paid add-on services without their explicit consent. Around 40,000 customers will receive an average of £15 each.
HMRC Student Loan Error: 71,000 Graduates Given Wrong Balances - Are You Affected?
Around 71,000 UK graduates with Plan 2 student loans received incorrect balance calculations after two technical errors involving HMRC income data. Some 41,000 were overcharged; 30,000 now face higher balances after being undercharged. No compensation will be paid.
UK Parents Supporting Children to Age 26: How to Protect Your Own Finances While Helping
UK parents expect to financially support their children until age 26, with only 9 percent believing their children will be self-sufficient by 21, according to an M&G survey. A quarter of parents plan to help with a home deposit, forcing many to adjust their own retirement planning.
UK Construction Administration Wave 2026: Zentia Agetur and What Employees and Creditors Should Do
Zentia, an acoustic ceiling manufacturer, has entered administration with 170 jobs lost, while Agetur, a groundworks contractor founded in 1985, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. Construction accounts for 10 percent of all UK administrations in 2026.
