9 h. ago Income tax update due next week after calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000

A petition calling on the UK Government to increase the Personal Allowance to £20,000 has attracted more than 248,000 signatures across the UK and is set to be debated in Parliament on Monday, May 12

Economics

29 h. ago Millions of shoppers warned as UK supermarket stops taking card payments

Thesupermarket is currently unable to accept card payments in some stores, with millions of shoppers being urged to bring cash instead.

Economics

47 h. ago Killer fungus could infect millions in Europe due to climate change, experts warn

A Manchester scientist has warned that rising global temperatures could drive the spread of killer fungal infections

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51 h. ago Warning over killer fungus which could infect millions as it spreads across Europe

A killer fungus is set to spread through new parts of Europe due to rising temperatures, according to new climate change research.

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51 h. ago Tax check: shock bills hit UK savers as HMRC targets interest on Personal Savings Allowance for new tax year

Even modest savings could push you over your limit — and HMRC is already sending out the bill 📈

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54 h. ago New income tax update on calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000 due next week

More than 248,400 people have signed an online petition calling for an increase to the £12,570 Personal Allowance.

Economics

59 h. ago Millions warned State Pension faces 2027 income tax bill as more retirees slip into personal allowance

The government has confirmed that an estimated 8.51 million people of State Pension age paid income tax in the 2024/25 financial year

Economics

64 h. ago Backlash over Starmer's former transport secretary calling for Labour to increase taxes and spending to fight off Reform

Louise Haigh said her Labour should ditch its 'self-imposed tax rules' preventing the Government raising income tax, VAT or National Insurance.

Economics

3 d. ago Over 8.5 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2027/28 financial year.

Economics

3 d. ago Killer fungus that's infected millions is on its way to Europe, boffins warn

Moulds and fungi are estimated to be a factor in over 5% of deaths globally, and thrive in the warm and humid conditions that Europe is set to receive in years to come

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6 d. ago Doctor issues heat warning to millions with common ailment: 'People suffer more when it gets hot'

This week's heatwave could leave millions of patients more vulnerable to migraines, a medic has warned.

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7 d. ago 'I'm a gastroenterologist – this common painkiller can cause two major health issues'

Dr Saurabh Sethi, who posts on social media about various health topics, issued a warning to the millions who take a popular painkiller. Here's what they had to say

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8 d. ago RAC issues bank holiday traffic warning with one million more drivers to hit the roads

These are the times and locations where the traffic is expected to be at its worst

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8 d. ago Millions of voters issued photo ID warning ahead of local elections

People will get turned away from polling stations without the correct form of ID

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9 d. ago Warning over condition 4 million Brits face that could be worsened by mini

The Met Office has said the British public could be faced with a wall of heat this week as temperatures plummet high into the twenties - and Brits have been told to look out for certain symptoms

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9 d. ago Premium Bonds warning issued as millions of savers told to take their money out

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by AJ Bell’s Dodl investing app revealed that nearly two-thirds of Premium Bond holders - which is equivalent to just under 14.4 million people - have never won a prize

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1 week ago Trump administration’s budget cuts endanger Meals on Wheels: ‘life and death implications’

Trump team’s slashes to US health department threaten popular program that combats elder hunger and isolationThe Trump administration’s slashes to the Department of Health and Human Services is threatening Meals on Wheels, the popular program dedicated to combatting senior hunger and isolation. Despite decades of bipartisan support, Meals on Wheels now faces attacks from Republicans whose budget blueprint paves the way for deep cuts to nutrition and other social safety-net programs as a way to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.It’s a move anti-hunger advocates and policy experts warn could have disastrous ramifications for the millions of older Americans who rely on the program to eat each day. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Tax warning issued to thousands of Brits ahead of major HMRC change

From April 6, 2026, taxpayers earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

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1 week ago Millions of UK drivers warned over using feature found in most modern cars

The RAC has issued a warning to millions of drivers who have 'stop-start' technology in their cars

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1 week ago Morrisons, Asda, and Aldi issue emergency product recalls as millions warned of safety concerns

Scots shoppers are being advised to return items to stores if they are impacted by the alerts

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