Category : Economy


Five UK Firms Enter Administration as Costs Soar

A furniture maker supplying M&S and John Lewis, historic pottery firm Denby, and three other UK businesses have entered administration, citing unsustainable operational expenses and funding challenges.

HMRC Home Working Allowance Scrapped for 300,000

From April 6, 2026, approximately 300,000 UK home workers will lose their HMRC tax relief allowance, saving the Treasury £115 million over five years but costing individuals up to £124 annually.

War Profiteering and Britain's Unfair Economic Burden

As Middle East tensions escalate, energy giants reap massive windfalls while ordinary Britons face soaring bills. This opinion piece argues for urgent windfall taxes and criticizes Reform UK's economic policies.

Child Benefit Rates Rise Next Week: What You'll Get

Child Benefit payments are set to rise by 3.8% from April 6, 2026, boosting weekly rates for millions of families. Learn about eligibility, high-income charges, and changes to the two-child benefit cap.

HMRC Explains Tax Rules for State Pension Payments

HMRC has issued an update on tax rules for state pensions, addressing queries about deductions. The state pension rises by 4.8% in April, with no tax deducted at source, and key changes to pension age are outlined.

Trump's Iran War Vow Sparks Oil Surge, Market Plunge

President Trump's pledge to keep hitting Iran 'extremely hard' for weeks, with no clear end to the conflict, triggered a surge in oil prices and a global stock market sell-off, exacerbating economic turmoil.

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