As of April 1, 2025, changes to road tax for standard rate vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) mean that many drivers across the UK will end up paying more to use the roads over the course of the year. The AA has warned that motorists could be subject to paying …
Read More »HMRC wants state pensioner to pay £75 a week – from their state pension
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is demanding £75 weekly from a state pensioner to recover overpaid tax credits, resulting in an outcry from those affected who collect payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In a heartfelt letter published by This is Money, a pensioner expressed their outrage: …
Read More »HMRC demands £75 a week from state pensioners’ payments
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has demanded £75 a week from pensioners for overpaid tax credits. State pensioners claiming payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been frustrated by how HMRC has treated them. One pensioner, voicing their frustration to This is Money, said: “I was medically …
Read More »Blue Badge holders urged to act fast to secure £195 saving before April 1 cut-off
Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on common £1.65 item before April
Martin Lewis has called out to the public to “stock up” on stamps in anticipation of yet another price increase by Royal Mail slated to take effect from April 7. From this date, the cost of a standard first-class stamp will jump from £1.65 to £1.70, while that for a …
Read More »Kent bank closures mapped – the Santander, Halifax, Lloyds and TSB branches closing near you
Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash – with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to stock up on one item before price rises in April
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to stock up on one item before price rises in April
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …
Read More »Martin Lewis says ‘stock up’ on £1.65 item now before imminent price rise
Martin Lewis has urged households to “stock up” on stamps before another Royal Mail price rise comes into force. The price of stamps are rising from April 7. The price of a standard first class stamp will increase from £1.65 to £1.70, while a large first class stamp will rise …
Read More »Brits told to check £1 coins ‘closely’ for mark making them worth over £60
An expert has urged the British public to examine their £1 coins closely before parting with them, as certain rare pieces could be worth a significant sum to collectors. These coveted coins may possess a barely noticeable mark that increases their value to over £60 each. The coin in question …
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