Finance
Oil Price Hits 100 Dollars as US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets
Oil price hits 100 dollars as US-Iran tensions raise fears of disruption to global energy supplies, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has climbed as traders…
UNISON Pay Rise 2026: Pay Increase Demands, Offers and Union Response
The UNISON pay rise 2026 is not a single increase for all members, as pay depends on the worker’s sector. NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts have…
Rachel Reeves Cost of Living: What the Package Means?
Rachel Reeves’ cost of living package is designed to provide short-term relief for UK households facing pressure from rising fuel, food and everyday expenses while attempting to avoid…
HMRC ISA Tax Code Error: Why UK Savers Must Check?
An HMRC ISA tax code error usually means savings information used to calculate PAYE tax has not matched a taxpayer’s actual records, and in some reported cases, tax-free…
Andy Burnham Inheritance Tax Plan Opens Door to £35bn Tax
Andy Burnham’s inheritance tax plan is not a confirmed UK tax reform and remains a political proposal focused on changing how wealth contributes to public services. Instead of…
Civil Service Pay Rise 2026 Brings 3.5% Boost Across Departments
The civil service pay rise 2026 will provide an overall 3.5% salary increase for most UK civil servants during the 2026-27 pay remit year. The Cabinet Office confirmed…
DWP Reports Rising Deductions for Millions of Universal Credit Claimants
Nearly half of all households receiving Universal Credit are now having deductions taken directly from their monthly payments, according to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…
Robert Venables £2mn Tax Evasion Case Raises HMRC Scrutiny
The Robert Venables £2mn tax evasion case has attracted major attention across the UK legal and financial sectors after prosecutors alleged that the veteran tax barrister dishonestly under-declared…
Morrisons Employee Wage Increase: 91.87% Vote Approved
Morrisons has confirmed a major employee wage increase for 2026, with Customer Assistant pay rising from £12.71 to £13.11 per hour through three separate increases agreed with USDAW.…
Prison Officer Pay Rise 2026: New 3.5% Salary Boost in the UK
The prison officer pay rise 2026 will increase base pay for eligible prison staff in England and Wales by 3.5% from 1 April 2026, following recommendations from the…