5 d. ago Rachel Reeves is coming under mounting pressure to rule out a 'knee

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Events

7 d. ago The emergency measure I took  with my pension ahead of the Budget

As the Budget draws closer, the chorus of financial experts warning us not to act now grows ever louder, writes RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS.

Economics

7 d. ago These are the emergency measures I've taken with my pension ahead of the Budget

As the Budget draws closer, the chorus of financial experts warning us not to act now grows ever louder, writes RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS.

Economics

7 d. ago The emergency measure I took with my pension ahead of the Budget

As the Budget draws closer, the chorus of financial experts warning us not to act now grows ever louder, writes RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS.

Economics

7 d. ago I've taken this emergency measure to protect my pension ahead of the Budget

As the Budget draws closer, the chorus of financial experts warning us not to act now grows ever louder, writes RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS.

Economics

8 d. ago UK airport chaos as emergency services scrambled to meet flight as Storm Amy hits

As the first named storm of the season hits British shores this afternoon, one flight arriving in Belfast was ambushed by emergency services as a precautionary measure

Events

8 d. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

9 d. ago TOM UTLEY: It's cruel and immoral of Reeves not to tell us whether she plans to snatch away tax

On the advice of my financial planners, this week I joined the stampede to grab a tax-free lump sum from my pension pot before next month's Budget , which so many of us dread.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP to release hundreds more prisoners early as inmate population reaches critical level

Prisons in Scotland are now critically full, leading to emergency measures being discussed.

Events

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves risks 'irresponsible' pension move by failing to rule out lump sum raid, experts warn

Speculation about a new lower cap on tax-free cash is understood to have prompted a renewed rush of withdrawals, following a spike ahead of last year's Budget.

Events

2 w. ago Major rule update for anyone taking cash from their pension ahead of the Autumn Budget

A MAJOR update on pension withdrawals has been issued after thousands of savers scrambled to take money out of their pot ahead of the Budget. Pension withdrawals surged 36% in 2024/25 amid speculation that the amount of tax-free cash you can take out of your pension could be cut. You can currently take up to...

Economics

3 w. ago Budget tax rises are 'inevitable'. How to shield your money from Rachel Reeves with time running out: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

A warning tax rises must surely come in November's Budget came after government borrowing soared way above forecast. We reveal how to protect your money.

Economics

3 w. ago Tax rises are 'inevitable': How to shield your money from Rachel Reeves' Budget with time running out: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

A warning tax rises must surely come in November's Budget came after government borrowing soared way above forecast. We reveal how to protect your money.

Economics

3 w. ago Savers pulled £70bn from pension pots last year, as fears mount of further Budget tax raid

The figures from the Financial Conduct Authority, the City regulator, marked a 36% increase on the previous year.

Economics

3 w. ago Dismembered bodies. Rampant drugs. And deadly bacteria. Inside the city living on a knife edge... as the mayor makes terrifying ultimatum

The city plagued by rampant homelessness and drug abuse has been pulled into a state of emergency, with the mayor announcing stringent measures to combat the ongoing crisis.

Events

4 w. ago Minister risks fuelling pension pot panic by refusing to rule out Budget raid

Experts have been warning of signs that people are acting to pull money out of retirement funds amid speculation about Rachel Reeves ' plans.

Politics