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Expert warns Rachel Reeves’ new property tax will hit downsizing pensioners in fresh blow

As Rachel Reeves continues to contemplate the introduction of a new property tax on high value properties in a bid to to fill a £40 billion shortfall in the public purse; despite being dubbed...

Rachel Reeves plots new 'mansion tax' to fill her huge £40bn blackhole

Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering implementing a so-called "mansion tax" on high value properties as she fights to fill a £40 billion shortfall in the public purse. The Chancellor could...

Elementary, my dear Podson! New podcast lets you crack unsolved crimes

Forner Crimewatch UK presenter Rav Wilding is no stranger to playing detective. After all, the former Metropolitan police officer has spent much of his professional life looking at cold cases.Which...

Brits urged to 'never' to pack plug adaptors in their suitcases - here's why

When packing for a short or long-haul flight, there's a reason you should be wary about packing plug adaptors in your luggage. Posting to TikTok, The Points Guy - whose motto is "spend smarter,...

Reeves eyes limit on the amount YOU can gift before death in fresh tax hell for Britons

Rachel Reeves is eyeing changes to inheritance tax to help plug the huge gap in the public finances, according to reports.The Chancellor is said to be looking at tightening rules on gifting of money...

Only one tax will help Rachel Reeves plug her Budget black hole - but it will destroy her

Rachel Reeves is caught in a grim trap of Labour's making. She cannot trim public spending because her own backbenchers will rebel, just as they did over cuts to disability benefits. Borrowing more...

I went on my first ever cruise and there's 1 item I would never take onboard again

Fortunately, I wasn't travelling alone, but I was informed that I had entirely missed an announcement.While the announcement wasn't an emergency, it was a notification to passengers about potential...

British standard of living blow: Labour IS to blame says Bank of England

Living standards are expected to stagnate for at least a year under Labour, the Bank of England has warned, as concerns mount over further tax rises and soaring prices.Threadneedle Street pointed the...

Rachel Reeves threatens pensions by using employee savings for 'government agendas'

Rachel Reeves is set to damage confidence in the private pensions system with new laws giving her the power to decide how workers’ money is invested, industry leaders have warned. The...

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes after £50bn black hole exposed

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out tax hikes after warnings of a £50 billion black hole in the public finances. The Prime Minister declined to explicitly say whether the Government was still...

Drivers told new 'easy-to-install' tech could slash costs

Young motorists could see their insurance premiums slashed thanks to the latest wave of tech-savvy gadgets, according to recent analysis. Defaqto, a financial ratings firm, has observed a shift in...

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong6 hours agoCarol KirkwoodLead weather forecasterBBCSometimes I'll be walking around a supermarket, and a shopper will...

Cruise tourists urged to avoid packing common clothing item or risk being turned away

As thousands of Brits get ready to set sail on their much-anticipated cruises this summer, passengers are being reminded to adhere closely to dress codes on board. This is especially important during...

People are just discovering free products 'you can get on any long flight'

A travel expert has revealed the products that airlines can give away for free for any long flight but she noted that they ‘don’t always offer them to you’ and the key to getting them is to...

Assault suspect Tommy Robinson could miss his own free speech festival

The whereabouts of far-right activist Tommy Robinson remain unknown after an alleged altercation left a man unconscious. Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - is said to have fled Britain...