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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

Cash ISA Cut: Protect Your Savings from 2027

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from 2027. Discover expert tips to shield your savings from tax and maximise your returns.

Martin Lewis's £20,000 Savings Tax Alert

Martin Lewis explains how the new 2% savings tax hike from 2027 will impact savers with £20,000. Learn the thresholds and how to protect your money.

Cash ISA Limit Cut to £12,000 in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms cash ISA allowance slashed from £20,000 to £12,000 in major blow for UK savers. Over-65s exempt from new cap. Learn how this affects you.

Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cutting the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000. Discover what this means for your savings and the alternative options available to protect your money.

Cash at home costs savers £180 a year

Research reveals 7 million Brits keep cash at home, missing out on interest and losing value to inflation. Experts urge using savings accounts to protect your money.

Reform Councils Save £331m for Taxpayers

Reform UK's cost-cutting councils have saved taxpayers £331 million and filled over 136,000 potholes since May. Discover how they're reshaping local government spending.

TopCashback's 7 Black Friday Savings Tips

A TopCashback expert reveals seven savvy strategies to maximise your cashback earnings this Black Friday. Learn how to save over £300 annually and boost your Christmas budget.

NS&I Slashes Premium Bond Prize Fund Rate

NS&I has announced significant changes to Premium Bonds, reducing the prize fund rate from 1.00% to 0.95% starting in June 2024. Discover how this affects your chances of winning and what experts recommend for savers.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.

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