The frozen income tax thresholds have led to more than a million extra tax letters, new figures reveal – primarily affecting pensioners and savers Chancellor Rachel Reeves in November extended a tax freeze started in 2021 by the Tories(Image: Getty Images) The freezing of income tax thresholds has resulted in over a million additional tax
British Gas recommends making a change to slash energy costs Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 06:20, 12 Jan 2026 Many people are worried about energy bills this winter(Image: David Espejo via Getty Images) Millions of households across Britain have been grappling with steeper energy costs this winter after Ofgem increased the energy price cap
Thirty-one schools in the Cherwell district and 215 parents or carers responded to the study. It found that pupils in Years 4 and 5 were most likely to be struggling, with stress and anxiety identified as the most common issues by both parents and school staff. Other concerns included anger, low self-esteem and sleep problems.
The energy supplier claims that spending less time in one place may help you save on your bills Many people are worried about energy bills this winter(Image: PixeloneStocker via Getty Images) Countless Brits have faced higher energy bills this winter after Ofgem raised the energy price cap by another 0.2%, following a previous 2% rise
The world of technology is full of innovators and disruptors trying to solve some of our biggest problems. Those who have made it onto this year’s 2026 Startups 100 Index, powered by Sage, Tech Award shortlist stand out for their persistence and vision. These are founders who have faced big challenges and thought round them to create solutions
The Wealth Company Mutual Fund, part of the Pantomath Group, has launched the The Wealth Company Gold ETF Fund of Fund (FoF), an open-ended scheme that provides investors exposure to gold through a mutual fund structure. The new fund offer will close on January 23. The Gold ETF FoF will invest 95–100% of its assets
Utilita started distributing the Warm Home Discount cash to smart prepay customers on January 7 and said it plans to pay everyone by the end of the month 14:42, 11 Jan 2026Updated 14:47, 11 Jan 2026 Energy bills have just gone up again(Image: elenaleonova via Getty Images) Thousands of UK households will receive a free
The start of a New Year can prompt the desire to plan ahead. For many young people and young families, this can include researching health insurance plans for the first time. Due to the sheer number of plans and different companies, the process can be overwhelming, including for those looking to renew their policy or
If you earn less than £18,570 a year from earned income and savings combined, then all your interest from those savings could be tax-free. UK households can boost HMRC Tax Free Allowance to £18,570(Image: ) UK households can boost their HMRC Tax Free Allowance to £18,570, according to personal finance experts. If you earn less
The Hull Community Fund was set up by Hull City Council, Hull CVS, HEY Smile Foundation, Forum CIO, and Two Ridings Community Foundation. It is supported by the Alderman Jackson Endowment, provided by Hull City Council, a three-year grant from the Rank Foundation, and a number of small donations. The latest funding round is supporting