16 h. ago UK State Pension age set to rise next year for people born between certain dates

State Pension age was previously set to rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046, with the first rise from 66 to 67 set to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

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36 h. ago New State Pension age set to rise in 2026 for people born in certain years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP lists seven conditions likely to secure PIP payments despite upcoming benefit cuts

The DWP has revealed new figures detailing the Personal Independence Payment claimants most likely to benefit from the disability benefit with PIP payments set to rise this month

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4 d. ago AA tells drivers will pay £150 more in car tax as new DVLA rules come into effect

The Automobile Association (AA) has revealed that small and family car owners could face a £150 car tax increase if they upgrade their vehicle, with the new rules having come into force on April 1, 2022

Economics

4 d. ago Car tax set to rise sharply for certain vehicles – are you impacted?

Owners of zero-emissions cars are being brought into the vehicle excise duty regime for the first time, among other changes

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4 d. ago Donald Trump's tariff wars feared to send Adidas Samba prices soaring in UK

Adidas Sambas trainers are set to increase after President Trump's brand new tariffs regulations where some of Brits favourite trainers are set to rise as the UK take a hit

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5 d. ago Buying a new car to combat DVLA car tax hike? Easily check how much you'll pay

It's predicted that hard-pressed car owners will consider selling their motors to buy a car with a cheaper rate of Vehicle Excise Duty

Economics

5 d. ago AA issues £150 warning to drivers as new DVLA car tax changes come into force

The motoring organisation has warned how owners of small and family cars who currently benefit from lower road tax rates, face paying £150 if they upgrade their vehicle

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5 d. ago DVLA's new car tax plan confirmed after 2,500 Brits lose vital document

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has come up with a new and effective solution to combat the ongoing issue of Brits struggling to pay their car tax

Economics

7 d. ago Voices: ‘Madman’s dream’ or breath of fresh air? Independent readers divided over 2030 petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

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7 d. ago 'Stockpile' this Sunday roast essential, householders warned as cost set to soar

The price of tin foil is set to rise amid US President Donald Trump's tariff on aluminium

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7 d. ago Fears over 'stockpiling' of this Sunday roast essential, as householders warned as cost set to soar

The price of tin foil is set to rise amid US President Donald Trump's tariff on aluminium

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7 d. ago Is your car one of thousands hit with £150 tax increase? Here's how to check as AA issue warning

The AA says drivers are now faced with paying more than £650 a year extra in fuel and vehicle excise duties

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7 d. ago How to check if your car is impacted by new tax increase as drivers warned

The DVLA has announced a number of changes to car tax rates that will affect drivers in the UK from today. Here's how the changes will impact you and how you can check

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7 d. ago Do I need to pay car tax? New rules and rates for 2025 as electric vehicles included for first time

Drivers need to pay car tax every year to use UK roads - and EVs have lost their exemption

Economics

7 d. ago DWP update as government confirms exact amount Universal Credit set to rise

The DWP has confirmed that the increase to the standard allowance will be above inflation for the rest of this Government, with the first above inflation increase set to come in 2026/27

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8 d. ago How to check if your car reg plate is affected by DVLA £150 tax increase as AA issues warning

The AA reckons that the average driver could end up paying over £650 a year in fuel duty and road tax

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8 d. ago New call for tax refunds for people commuting to work by car or public transport

An online petition argues the burden of travelling to work is putting people under more financial pressure.

Economics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis 'stock up' warning as stamp prices set to rise significantly

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder, Martin Lewis, has urged Britons to "stock up" on stamps as the price of a first-class stamp is set to soar to £1.70 next month

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9 d. ago Martin Lewis' 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps as price set to soar

Martin Lewis has issued a 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps - as the cost of sending a first-class letter is set to rise to £1.70 from April 7

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