<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Finance - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Finance news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[UK wage growth continues to cool while unemployment rate steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of England will probably hold rates again in July amid mixed labour market signals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wage-growth-continues-to-cool-while-unemployment-rate-steady/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wage-growth-continues-to-cool-while-unemployment-rate-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by rival outsourcer OCS Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facilities management group is latest London-listed company to agree a deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mitie-agrees-31bn-takeover-by-rival-outsourcer-ocs-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mitie-agrees-31bn-takeover-by-rival-outsourcer-ocs-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by rival outsourcer OCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facilities management group is latest London-listed company to agree a deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mitie-agrees-31bn-takeover-by-rival-outsourcer-ocs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mitie-agrees-31bn-takeover-by-rival-outsourcer-ocs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chancellor must fund rising defence spending and promises of cost-of-living support for households]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-five-fiscal-challenges-facing-john-healey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-five-fiscal-challenges-facing-john-healey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich people hate giving up control, even if it means paying more tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Should they hand over assets now or leave everything to be sorted out on death?&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rich-people-hate-giving-up-control-even-if-it-means-paying-more-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rich-people-hate-giving-up-control-even-if-it-means-paying-more-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister can learn from 40 years of polling the UK population]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pointers-for-burnham-on-what-britain-really-wants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pointers-for-burnham-on-what-britain-really-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase boss warns Andy Burnham of ‘consequences’ if he taxes banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank&rsquo;s planned &pound;3bn London office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-chase-boss-warns-andy-burnham-of-consequences-if-he-taxes-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-chase-boss-warns-andy-burnham-of-consequences-if-he-taxes-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank&rsquo;s planned &pound;3bn London office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-burnham-taxes-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-burnham-taxes-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Andy Burnham taxes banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banking chief says any tax raid by new UK prime minister would threaten bank&rsquo;s planned &pound;3bn London office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-andy-burnham-taxes-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jpmorgan-boss-jamie-dimon-warns-of-consequences-if-andy-burnham-taxes-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under new PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said he will &lsquo;use any flexibility&rsquo; within the fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-new-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-new-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s tenure begins with troubling signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain needs to revive animal spirits, not return to a statist past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnhams-tenure-begins-with-troubling-signals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnhams-tenure-begins-with-troubling-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UK prime minister said he will &lsquo;use any flexibility&rsquo; within the fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilts-under-pressure-as-investors-brace-for-higher-spending-under-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anduril launches helicopter strike drone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiling of &lsquo;Thunder&rsquo; comes as militaries increase autonomous systems in their arsenal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/anduril-launches-helicopter-strike-drone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/anduril-launches-helicopter-strike-drone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the UK can be cleverer about stamp duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complaints about stamp duty are as old as the tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-uk-can-be-cleverer-about-stamp-duty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-uk-can-be-cleverer-about-stamp-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has the overhaul of the UK’s tax authority delivered so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reduction in telephone waiting times boosts HMRC but harder test is the digital shift underpinning the wider overhaul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-has-the-overhaul-of-the-uks-tax-authority-delivered-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-has-the-overhaul-of-the-uks-tax-authority-delivered-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has the overhaul of HMRC delivered so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reduction in phone waiting times boosts tax authority but harder test is the digital shift underpinning the overhaul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-has-the-overhaul-of-hmrc-delivered-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-has-the-overhaul-of-hmrc-delivered-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK consumers paid to cut electricity use to help manage grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The energy system operator is increasingly turning to households and businesses to better balance supply and demand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-consumers-paid-to-cut-electricity-use-to-help-manage-grid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-consumers-paid-to-cut-electricity-use-to-help-manage-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urged to use flexibility in fiscal rules to boost investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming prime minister could mobilise an extra &pound;16bn for infrastructure over remainder of the decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-urged-to-use-flexibility-in-fiscal-rules-to-boost-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-urged-to-use-flexibility-in-fiscal-rules-to-boost-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham must remember the first rule of government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest mistake of all would be to imagine the country enjoys a free fiscal lunch. In fact, it only has hard choices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-must-remember-the-first-rule-of-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-must-remember-the-first-rule-of-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC viewers erupt at 'desperate' TV licence World Cup ad - 'made me want to cancel']]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers have taken to social media to slam the advert, with some threatening to ditch the licence altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-viewers-erupt-at-desperate-tv-licence-world-cup-ad-made-me-want-to-cancel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-viewers-erupt-at-desperate-tv-licence-world-cup-ad-made-me-want-to-cancel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People aged between 49 and 55 issued £12,500 state pension warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-working Brits could lose out on thousands of pounds over a major state pension shake-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-aged-between-49-and-55-issued-12500-state-pension-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-aged-between-49-and-55-issued-12500-state-pension-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarkets set to roll out major change at checkouts across UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to install the new technology in UK supermarkets have been likened to 'Orwellian identity checks'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/supermarkets-set-to-roll-out-major-change-at-checkouts-across-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/supermarkets-set-to-roll-out-major-change-at-checkouts-across-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues urgent pension warning as millions 'absolutely' need to check this now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis has urged millions to check for forgotten pension pots, saying some people have uncovered savings worth more than &pound;100,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-pension-warning-as-millions-absolutely-need-to-check-this-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-pension-warning-as-millions-absolutely-need-to-check-this-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP says Brits may be eligible for £150 payment this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly put the cost of living at the centre of his policy objectives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-says-brits-may-be-eligible-for-150-payment-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-says-brits-may-be-eligible-for-150-payment-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK must focus on insiders vs outsiders not north vs south]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists and politicians want to boost growth, but it must include people on the periphery of hotspots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-must-focus-on-insiders-vs-outsiders-not-north-vs-south/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-must-focus-on-insiders-vs-outsiders-not-north-vs-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension bombshell as 453,000 people 'underpaid' in one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensioners have called on the Government to take action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-bombshell-as-453000-people-underpaid-in-one-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-bombshell-as-453000-people-underpaid-in-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning issued as major tax crackdown to hit these Brits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department is set to step up checks as new tax rules and data tools increase the risk of investigations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-issued-as-major-tax-crackdown-to-hit-these-brits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-issued-as-major-tax-crackdown-to-hit-these-brits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[200,000 UK households urged to claim £9,000 boost from Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households on heating oil across England and Wales will be eligible to receive increased support from Monday, July 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/200000-uk-households-urged-to-claim-9000-boost-from-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/200000-uk-households-urged-to-claim-9000-boost-from-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits issued HMRC state pension warning as households miss out on thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are advised to ensure they are not missing payments for National Insurance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-issued-hmrc-state-pension-warning-as-households-miss-out-on-thousands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-issued-hmrc-state-pension-warning-as-households-miss-out-on-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK steel quota concessions to seal India deal pose risk to Welsh plant, say insiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union leaders say quotas for galvanised steel particularly harmful for Tata Steel UK&rsquo;s Llanwern plant in Newport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-steel-quota-concessions-to-seal-india-deal-pose-risk-to-welsh-plant-say-insiders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-steel-quota-concessions-to-seal-india-deal-pose-risk-to-welsh-plant-say-insiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham should pursue a devolution ‘big bang’]]></title><description><![CDATA[If done right, radical decentralisation could boost UK productivity growth and living 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app with a new promotion that will help thousands of customers save money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/asda-introduces-major-new-offer-for-loyal-customers-ends-july-31/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/asda-introduces-major-new-offer-for-loyal-customers-ends-july-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband is spitting feathers - now Andy Burnham better watch his back]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a bad week for Ed Miliband. Some readers will be sorry to hear it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-is-spitting-feathers-now-andy-burnham-better-watch-his-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-is-spitting-feathers-now-andy-burnham-better-watch-his-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four steps Brits worried about their 'under threat' state pension should take now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Brits could face waiting an extra year to claim their state pension, but experts say four practical steps could help reduce the financial impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/four-steps-brits-worried-about-their-under-threat-state-pension-should-take-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/four-steps-brits-worried-about-their-under-threat-state-pension-should-take-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to save on broadband and utility bills with easy savings account switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed an important behavioural disconnect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-urged-to-save-on-broadband-and-utility-bills-with-easy-savings-account-switch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-urged-to-save-on-broadband-and-utility-bills-with-easy-savings-account-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No longer grim up north for UK banks as Burnham comes to power]]></title><description><![CDATA[NatWest and Lloyds push regional lending credentials as they look to finance new Labour leader&rsquo;s devolution agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/no-longer-grim-up-north-for-uk-banks-as-burnham-comes-to-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/no-longer-grim-up-north-for-uk-banks-as-burnham-comes-to-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job crisis leaves newly qualified nurses struggling to secure roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recruitment freeze and lack of NHS workforce planning mean graduates are fighting over fewer vacancies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/job-crisis-leaves-newly-qualified-nurses-struggling-to-secure-roles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/job-crisis-leaves-newly-qualified-nurses-struggling-to-secure-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues urgent warning after nearly being ‘caught out’ by Amazon scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The personal finance guru has admitted that he almost fell victim to an online shopping scam while 'not paying attention' - and urged others to be more careful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-warning-after-nearly-being-caught-out-by-amazon-scam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-warning-after-nearly-being-caught-out-by-amazon-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to fix the housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deregulation isn&rsquo;t enough. Nor is government intervention. We need both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-to-fix-the-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-to-fix-the-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s system for avoiding electricity blackouts faces scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Energy System Operator&rsquo;s task made more difficult by climate change and increasing use of renewables]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-system-for-avoiding-electricity-blackouts-faces-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-system-for-avoiding-electricity-blackouts-faces-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageism: the silent but deadly threat to your retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Gen X, financial planning needs to involve career planning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ageism-the-silent-but-deadly-threat-to-your-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ageism-the-silent-but-deadly-threat-to-your-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water warns it is struggling to secure new funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utility blames public and political scrutiny for hurting investor confidence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/south-east-water-warns-it-is-struggling-to-secure-new-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/south-east-water-warns-it-is-struggling-to-secure-new-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households with older meters warned to act now or risk heating cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households with the older style meters could face cuts to their heating or water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-older-meters-warned-to-act-now-or-risk-heating-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-older-meters-warned-to-act-now-or-risk-heating-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatwick makes major change to key airport service - starts July 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are part of a wider package of improvements aimed at making journeys to and from the airport easier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gatwick-makes-major-change-to-key-airport-service-starts-july-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gatwick-makes-major-change-to-key-airport-service-starts-july-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savers issued warning over 3 tax increases from next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bank boss warned that savers already struggle to understand the rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/savers-issued-warning-over-3-tax-increases-from-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/savers-issued-warning-over-3-tax-increases-from-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks race to tempt first-time buyers with no or low deposit home loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a growing list of products designed for buyers struggling to save large deposits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/banks-race-to-tempt-first-time-buyers-with-no-or-low-deposit-home-loans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/banks-race-to-tempt-first-time-buyers-with-no-or-low-deposit-home-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven charts Britain’s next PM should see]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming prime minister promises to boost growth across the country but faces several obstacles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/seven-charts-britains-next-pm-should-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/seven-charts-britains-next-pm-should-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New HMRC August deadline that thousands might not know exists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new deadline on August 7 could catch some people by surprise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-hmrc-august-deadline-that-thousands-might-not-know-exists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-hmrc-august-deadline-that-thousands-might-not-know-exists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will find that hope is not enough to govern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once in Downing Street, the new prime minister should tell the Labour Party what it doesn&rsquo;t want to hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-will-find-that-hope-is-not-enough-to-govern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-will-find-that-hope-is-not-enough-to-govern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s Britain in seven charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming prime minister promises to boost growth across the country but faces several obstacles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnhams-britain-in-seven-charts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnhams-britain-in-seven-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis state pension 'would be taxed' warning over income limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[He explained the key rules to understand for the DWP benefit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-state-pension-would-be-taxed-warning-over-income-limit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-state-pension-would-be-taxed-warning-over-income-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming teacher, 27, invests £96k into whisky casks - despite not liking the drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[A swimming teacher has invested &pound;96,000 in whisky casks despite not liking the drink, saying the unusual move has helped secure her a "comfortable future."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/swimming-teacher-27-invests-96k-into-whisky-casks-despite-not-liking-the-drink/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/swimming-teacher-27-invests-96k-into-whisky-casks-despite-not-liking-the-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households given £9k heat pump boost from July 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grant will encourage more households to move away from fossil fuel heating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-given-9k-heat-pump-boost-from-july-21/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-given-9k-heat-pump-boost-from-july-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unlock support' and 'save money' on energy bills with simple method]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem has issued an alert to British families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unlock-support-and-save-money-on-energy-bills-with-simple-method/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unlock-support-and-save-money-on-energy-bills-with-simple-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s industrial revival will join up local needs and strengths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward-looking centre in Rotherham collaborates with business, capitalising on &lsquo;muscle memory&rsquo; and existing assets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-industrial-revival-will-join-up-local-needs-and-strengths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-industrial-revival-will-join-up-local-needs-and-strengths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 50s urged to save extra £75 a month to cover age rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brits have been advised to consider their retirement income amid a change that will affect millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/over-50s-urged-to-save-extra-75-a-month-to-cover-age-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/over-50s-urged-to-save-extra-75-a-month-to-cover-age-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK mortgage rates rise again after resumption of Middle East hostilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several big lenders raised their fixed rates by as much as 0.35 percentage points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-mortgage-rates-rise-again-after-resumption-of-middle-east-hostilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-mortgage-rates-rise-again-after-resumption-of-middle-east-hostilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lessons Burnham must heed on the economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policy must go beyond mere announcements and budget arithmetic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-lessons-burnham-must-heed-on-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-lessons-burnham-must-heed-on-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great British corporate sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s business case needs strengthening to stop a self-reinforcing exodus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-great-british-corporate-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-great-british-corporate-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building society boss advocates for new emojis to help young Brits talk about money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skipton Building Society has submitted new emojis to the Unicode Consortium to make conversations on money more relatable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-society-boss-advocates-for-new-emojis-to-help-young-brits-talk-about-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-society-boss-advocates-for-new-emojis-to-help-young-brits-talk-about-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of savers issued £1,848 account warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lack of awareness for savers could see them sitting on a poor interest rate and missing out on hundreds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-of-savers-issued-1848-account-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-of-savers-issued-1848-account-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF warns Burnham he cannot afford to boost public spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund urges &lsquo;cautious approach&rsquo; to fiscal pressures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/imf-warns-burnham-he-cannot-afford-to-boost-public-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/imf-warns-burnham-he-cannot-afford-to-boost-public-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrister accused of £2mn tax evasion faces retrial after case collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury fails to reach verdict in case against Robert Venables who argued he was &lsquo;entitled to take advantage of the system&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barrister-accused-of-2mn-tax-evasion-faces-retrial-after-case-collapses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barrister-accused-of-2mn-tax-evasion-faces-retrial-after-case-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not a Range Rover, Jaecoo or BMW – Best large SUV to drive in UK named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auto Express has published its list of the best large SUVs to buy in the UK right now, with a Czech car taking the top spot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/not-a-range-rover-jaecoo-or-bmw-best-large-suv-to-drive-in-uk-named/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/not-a-range-rover-jaecoo-or-bmw-best-large-suv-to-drive-in-uk-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions caught in HMRC tax squeeze as 480,000 more workers dragged into top rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain is expected to have 40.8 million income taxpayers this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-caught-in-hmrc-tax-squeeze-as-480000-more-workers-dragged-into-top-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-caught-in-hmrc-tax-squeeze-as-480000-more-workers-dragged-into-top-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank clarifies account limit rules after customer refused service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank explained some key limits that apply to Lloyds customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-clarifies-account-limit-rules-after-customer-refused-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-clarifies-account-limit-rules-after-customer-refused-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide announces new rule for customers 'from today']]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been welcomed by experts, although a note of caution has also been sounded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-announces-new-rule-for-customers-from-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-announces-new-rule-for-customers-from-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Halifax customers to be contacted over change but ‘no need to take action’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone with a Halifax account will be affected by the changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/all-halifax-customers-to-be-contacted-over-change-but-no-need-to-take-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/all-halifax-customers-to-be-contacted-over-change-but-no-need-to-take-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide hands out free £100 cash with bonus on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank is offering the deal from this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-hands-out-free-100-cash-with-bonus-on-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-hands-out-free-100-cash-with-bonus-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension update over changes to tax on payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major change to tax on the state pension is already coming in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-update-over-changes-to-tax-on-payments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-update-over-changes-to-tax-on-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner, 83, faces court after refusing to pay council tax in £15k overpayment row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Fielding says he doesn't like the authorities thinking they can take advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioner-83-faces-court-after-refusing-to-pay-council-tax-in-15k-overpayment-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioner-83-faces-court-after-refusing-to-pay-council-tax-in-15k-overpayment-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy grew 0.1% in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure comes as Andy Burnham prepares to enter Number 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-economy-grew-01-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-economy-grew-01-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unelucidating post about the UK’s mysterious ‘Other’ direct debits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Committing to debit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/an-unelucidating-post-about-the-uks-mysterious-other-direct-debits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/an-unelucidating-post-about-the-uks-mysterious-other-direct-debits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did Keir Starmer actually achieve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing prime minister says UK is &lsquo;in better shape&rsquo; than two years ago, but in range of policy areas the picture is mixed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-did-keir-starmer-actually-achieve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-did-keir-starmer-actually-achieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business worries about how to reach Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Who do we call?&rsquo; Chief executives struggle to be heard ahead of arrival of new prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/business-worries-about-how-to-reach-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/business-worries-about-how-to-reach-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water warns over future as Burnham eyes state control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s next prime minister is set to make an announcement on sector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thames-water-warns-over-future-as-burnham-eyes-state-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thames-water-warns-over-future-as-burnham-eyes-state-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of higher and additional UK taxpayers rises 35% in 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fiscal drag helps bring 480,000 more people into the top two tax bands in the past year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/number-of-higher-and-additional-uk-taxpayers-rises-35-in-3-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/number-of-higher-and-additional-uk-taxpayers-rises-35-in-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK statistics agency struggles to hire interviewers to restore survey quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONS says recruitment under way as part of efforts to improve economic data output]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-statistics-agency-struggles-to-hire-interviewers-to-restore-survey-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-statistics-agency-struggles-to-hire-interviewers-to-restore-survey-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current home secretary expected to succeed Rachel Reeves as finance minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/shabana-mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/shabana-mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current home secretary expected to succeed Rachel Reeves as finance minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mahmood-set-to-be-named-uk-chancellor-by-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK finally has a blueprint for innovation — now it must act on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Whittle Lab aims to transform aerothermal engineering, one of the country&rsquo;s strongest manufacturing industries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-uk-finally-has-a-blueprint-for-innovation-now-it-must-act-on-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-uk-finally-has-a-blueprint-for-innovation-now-it-must-act-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAT is Burnham’s best tax-raising tool if UK public finances go off track, says OECD]]></title><description><![CDATA[New report argues long-term reforms should focus on spending restraint, including end to pensions triple lock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vat-is-burnhams-best-tax-raising-tool-if-uk-public-finances-go-off-track-says-oecd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vat-is-burnhams-best-tax-raising-tool-if-uk-public-finances-go-off-track-says-oecd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual pay for nannies in the UK home counties nears £60,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salaries outstrip those of inner London, with strong demand in the commuter belt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/annual-pay-for-nannies-in-the-uk-home-counties-nears-60000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/annual-pay-for-nannies-in-the-uk-home-counties-nears-60000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unprecedented UK stretch above 30C stokes ‘firewave’ and strains emergency services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swath of the nation from Kent to Lincolnshire records significantly more rapid warming than the rest of the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unprecedented-uk-stretch-above-30c-stokes-firewave-and-strains-emergency-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unprecedented-uk-stretch-above-30c-stokes-firewave-and-strains-emergency-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Buy now, pay later’ rules could exclude millions, warn consumer groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overhaul of regime for &pound;14bn market asks lenders to perform affordability checks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/buy-now-pay-later-rules-could-exclude-millions-warn-consumer-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/buy-now-pay-later-rules-could-exclude-millions-warn-consumer-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain does not need looser fiscal rules. It needs better ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget framework needs to be fixed to reward stewardship rather than neglect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-does-not-need-looser-fiscal-rules-it-needs-better-ones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-does-not-need-looser-fiscal-rules-it-needs-better-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning over ‘red flag’ in pay packets]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC insists that responsibility rests with the individual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-over-red-flag-in-pay-packets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-over-red-flag-in-pay-packets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders chew over Reeves’ successor at Mansion House banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conversations at annual gathering focus on who will take key job of chancellor in new Burnham government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/city-leaders-chew-over-reeves-successor-at-mansion-house-banquet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/city-leaders-chew-over-reeves-successor-at-mansion-house-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PayPal launches new product with 30-day rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deferred payment credit allows shoppers to spread the cost of more expensive products over a set period, interest-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/paypal-launches-new-product-with-30-day-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/paypal-launches-new-product-with-30-day-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis warns holiday makers check for these 3 words on your passport]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several key rules you need to be aware of if you're going abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-holiday-makers-check-for-these-3-words-on-your-passport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-holiday-makers-check-for-these-3-words-on-your-passport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK bank offering 'free' &pound;220 for switching - how to qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know about making the switch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-uk-bank-offering-free-pound220-for-switching-how-to-qualify/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-uk-bank-offering-free-pound220-for-switching-how-to-qualify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of farms up for sale in England hits two-decade high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising costs, falling subsidies and inheritance tax changes have hit demand for agricultural land]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/number-of-farms-up-for-sale-in-england-hits-two-decade-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/number-of-farms-up-for-sale-in-england-hits-two-decade-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK ‘wasted’ nearly £10bn on PPE during pandemic, inquiry says]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Vast&rsquo; sums squandered in health crisis, report finds, as it criticises so-called VIP lane for procurement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wasted-nearly-10bn-on-ppe-during-pandemic-inquiry-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wasted-nearly-10bn-on-ppe-during-pandemic-inquiry-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More State Pensioners handed benefits as DWP confirms change from autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DWP is rolling out a new service later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/more-state-pensioners-handed-benefits-as-dwp-confirms-change-from-autumn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/more-state-pensioners-handed-benefits-as-dwp-confirms-change-from-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas, EDF, EON and Octopus offer up to £1,700 boost to customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households can grab up to &pound;1,700 in help this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-edf-eon-and-octopus-offer-up-to-1700-boost-to-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-edf-eon-and-octopus-offer-up-to-1700-boost-to-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax shares details of account changes 'over coming months' for all customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank said the change to its services will take place "in stages"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-shares-details-of-account-changes-over-coming-months-for-all-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-shares-details-of-account-changes-over-coming-months-for-all-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand to cancel 'self-defeating' &pound;12billion tax that stops people from moving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property experts warn the &pound;12billion-a-year levy is trapping growing families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/demand-to-cancel-self-defeating-pound12billion-tax-that-stops-people-from-moving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/demand-to-cancel-self-defeating-pound12billion-tax-that-stops-people-from-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms pension age increase for anyone born after April 6, 1973]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase will come alongside changes to the State Pension age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-pension-age-increase-for-anyone-born-after-april-6-1973/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-pension-age-increase-for-anyone-born-after-april-6-1973/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK families will now be hit with ‘eyewatering’ £526 fee - started on July 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fee applies where the value of the deceased's estate is &pound;5,000 or more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-families-will-now-be-hit-with-eyewatering-526-fee-started-on-july-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-families-will-now-be-hit-with-eyewatering-526-fee-started-on-july-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buy Now Pay Later rule change is coming in on Wednesday - why you should be worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change will see the sector overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority and subject to its regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/buy-now-pay-later-rule-change-is-coming-in-on-wednesday-why-you-should-be-worried/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/buy-now-pay-later-rule-change-is-coming-in-on-wednesday-why-you-should-be-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Pension triple lock 'at crossroads' as 820,000 pensioners face tax trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The personal allowance has been frozen at &pound;12,570 since 2021/22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-triple-lock-at-crossroads-as-820000-pensioners-face-tax-trap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-triple-lock-at-crossroads-as-820000-pensioners-face-tax-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs hit highest level since May as oil surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten-year yield back above 5% just days before Andy Burnham set to become prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-may-as-oil-surges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-may-as-oil-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New J.P. Morgan update as many in UK 'losing &pound;3,973']]></title><description><![CDATA[The banking giant has explained why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-jp-morgan-update-as-many-in-uk-losing-pound3973/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-jp-morgan-update-as-many-in-uk-losing-pound3973/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold price has fallen - what this means for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold has turned volatile again, which is exactly when a small decision can turn personal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gold-price-has-fallen-what-this-means-for-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gold-price-has-fallen-what-this-means-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis urges £420 holiday check you can do on the way to the airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said there can be special discounts for certain customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-urges-420-holiday-check-you-can-do-on-the-way-to-the-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-urges-420-holiday-check-you-can-do-on-the-way-to-the-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give Wales more tax powers, first minister tells Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales wants the same borrowing abilities as Scotland, says Rhun ap Iorwerth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/give-wales-more-tax-powers-first-minister-tells-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/give-wales-more-tax-powers-first-minister-tells-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP Universal Credit update as '&pound;425 payment' discussed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to scrap a Universal Credit rule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-universal-credit-update-as-pound425-payment-discussed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-universal-credit-update-as-pound425-payment-discussed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tells Labour MPs he will rein in Britain’s outsourcing industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM-in-waiting says he will appoint a &lsquo;broad church&rsquo; ministerial team and bring government contracts in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells Labour MPs he will rein in Britain’s outsourcing industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[PM-in-waiting tells hustings he will appoint a &lsquo;broad church&rsquo; ministerial team and bring government contracts in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-tells-labour-mps-he-will-rein-in-britains-outsourcing-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will struggle to exorcise Labour’s historic weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[History shows us that the party will default to over-optimism and spending money that isn&rsquo;t there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-will-struggle-to-exorcise-labours-historic-weakness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-will-struggle-to-exorcise-labours-historic-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Switzerland to loosen visa restrictions as part of services trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement will also enable British travellers to use automated passport gates at Swiss airports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-and-switzerland-to-loosen-visa-restrictions-as-part-of-services-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-and-switzerland-to-loosen-visa-restrictions-as-part-of-services-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal sector regulator in England and Wales has ‘lost its way’, review finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report into Legal Services Board follows a number of high-profile law firm collapses in recent years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/legal-sector-regulator-in-england-and-wales-has-lost-its-way-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/legal-sector-regulator-in-england-and-wales-has-lost-its-way-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimon pressed over whether he lobbied UK government on Epstein’s advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Senator Elizabeth Warren demands JPMorgan boss explain any links with paedophile over proposed tax on bankers&rsquo; bonuses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dimon-pressed-over-whether-he-lobbied-uk-government-on-epsteins-advice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dimon-pressed-over-whether-he-lobbied-uk-government-on-epsteins-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham wants Britain to build council houses. Is there a catch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The message is radical but language is loose, leaving questions over cost of plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-wants-britain-to-build-council-houses-is-there-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-wants-britain-to-build-council-houses-is-there-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England hit by internal divisions over shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics say failure to give clear signals is &lsquo;confusing&rsquo; and risks wrongfooting the bond markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-hit-by-internal-divisions-over-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-hit-by-internal-divisions-over-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham explores holding expanded autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham explores holding expanded autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-explores-holding-expanded-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves makes last-minute pitch for senior job under Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor will say in Mansion House speech on Tuesday that she has left the economy in a good state for incoming PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-makes-last-minute-pitch-for-senior-job-under-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-makes-last-minute-pitch-for-senior-job-under-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age 'will have to increase by 8 years' as warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state pension age may have to increase by as much as eight years if steps aren't taken by the government to cut pension spending, the IFS has warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-will-have-to-increase-by-8-years-as-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-will-have-to-increase-by-8-years-as-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension 'unfairness' fears over tax change as these claimants 'won't benefit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Payments for the state pension increase each April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-unfairness-fears-over-tax-change-as-these-claimants-wont-benefit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-unfairness-fears-over-tax-change-as-these-claimants-wont-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on state pension age increase as MPs demand extra payments for 66-year-olds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs are demanding 66-year-olds should receive a universal credit to prevent financial hardship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-update-on-state-pension-age-increase-as-mps-demand-extra-payments-for-66-year-olds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-update-on-state-pension-age-increase-as-mps-demand-extra-payments-for-66-year-olds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband users could get compensation during hot weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have noticed changes to your internet connection recently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/broadband-users-could-get-compensation-during-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/broadband-users-could-get-compensation-during-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains 'especially good' bank account for older couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[He spoke about some "very exciting" bank account offers that you can currently get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-explains-especially-good-bank-account-for-older-couples/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-explains-especially-good-bank-account-for-older-couples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband is &lsquo;deluded&rsquo; - terrifying expert warning shows how he's about to wreck Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband remains favourite to become Andy Burnham's chancellor. It must not happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-is-lsquodeludedrsquo-terrifying-expert-warning-shows-how-hes-about-to-wreck-britain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-is-lsquodeludedrsquo-terrifying-expert-warning-shows-how-hes-about-to-wreck-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savings alert issued to 14.3 million Premium Bond account holders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premium Bond account holders may not ever earn a penny from the money they store away, as winnings are never guaranteed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/savings-alert-issued-to-143-million-premium-bond-account-holders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/savings-alert-issued-to-143-million-premium-bond-account-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staggering study reveals UK's 'always-on' work culture - and AI 'dirty little secret']]></title><description><![CDATA[Switching off is becoming impossible for UK workers with huge numbers planning to quit their jobs before they buckle under the pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/staggering-study-reveals-uks-always-on-work-culture-and-ai-dirty-little-secret/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/staggering-study-reveals-uks-always-on-work-culture-and-ai-dirty-little-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tax plan could leave 2 million jobless, independent watchdog warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has hinted there is "room" to raise taxes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-tax-plan-could-leave-2-million-jobless-independent-watchdog-warns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:30:00 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situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-exact-dates-warning-over-tax-bill-for-dwp-claimants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-exact-dates-warning-over-tax-bill-for-dwp-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthy warned over HMRC’s use of AI in tax crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advisers put rich on alert after authority says digital tools brought in billions in tax last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealthy-warned-over-hmrcs-use-of-ai-in-tax-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealthy-warned-over-hmrcs-use-of-ai-in-tax-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadiq Khan lobbies for Ed Miliband to become chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy secretary wins support from London mayor but faces opposition from some Labour MPs over his net zero policies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/sadiq-khan-lobbies-for-ed-miliband-to-become-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/sadiq-khan-lobbies-for-ed-miliband-to-become-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewiring the nation, Burnham-style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collaboration is the secret sauce that will make the proposed new way of governing the UK work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rewiring-the-nation-burnham-style/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rewiring-the-nation-burnham-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London rental affordability improves despite recent rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The salary needed to afford a rental home in the capital has fallen by 17% in the past year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/london-rental-affordability-improves-despite-recent-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/london-rental-affordability-improves-despite-recent-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How parents can best help their unemployed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be a tough summer for those not in education, employment or training &mdash; but there are some practical steps to mitigate the effect on their finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-parents-can-best-help-their-unemployed-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-parents-can-best-help-their-unemployed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further increases to UK minimum wage would be risky, warns Low Pay Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economy may not be able to absorb raising wage floor further towards median earnings, says advisory body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/further-increases-to-uk-minimum-wage-would-be-risky-warns-low-pay-commission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/further-increases-to-uk-minimum-wage-would-be-risky-warns-low-pay-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs back benefit boost for 66-year-olds as state pension age increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs are calling for a universal credit boost for 66-year-olds as the state pension age rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mps-back-benefit-boost-for-66-year-olds-as-state-pension-age-increases/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mps-back-benefit-boost-for-66-year-olds-as-state-pension-age-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to sign up to €60bn EU defence loan scheme for Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer keen to leave Downing Street with positive signal to Europe by pledging financial commitment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-sign-up-to-60bn-eu-defence-loan-scheme-for-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-sign-up-to-60bn-eu-defence-loan-scheme-for-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK regulators to scrutinise top US cloud groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designating Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as &lsquo;critical third parties&rsquo; will help improve resilience, says Treasury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-regulators-to-scrutinise-top-us-cloud-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-regulators-to-scrutinise-top-us-cloud-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skills are shaping up to be Burnham’s next crusade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s good public transport or young people&rsquo;s futures, he knows where to make government matter to voters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/skills-are-shaping-up-to-be-burnhams-next-crusade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/skills-are-shaping-up-to-be-burnhams-next-crusade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-Palantir data has litany of errors, English hospitals admit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four trusts confirm there were errors in underlying hospital data on discharge delays after FT probe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pro-palantir-data-has-litany-of-errors-english-hospitals-admit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pro-palantir-data-has-litany-of-errors-english-hospitals-admit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS hospitals admit to errors in data used to defend Palantir contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four trusts confirm there were errors in the underlying hospital data on discharge delays after FT probe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nhs-hospitals-admit-to-errors-in-data-used-to-defend-palantir-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nhs-hospitals-admit-to-errors-in-data-used-to-defend-palantir-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multinationals still avoiding UK tax after US opts out of reforms, MPs warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[New global &lsquo;pillar 2&rsquo; rules require companies to pay top-up levies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/multinationals-still-avoiding-uk-tax-after-us-opts-out-of-reforms-mps-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/multinationals-still-avoiding-uk-tax-after-us-opts-out-of-reforms-mps-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory shadow chancellor promises tax cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mel Stride vows &lsquo;responsible radicalism&rsquo; as party draws dividing line with Labour under probable new leader Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tory-shadow-chancellor-promises-tax-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tory-shadow-chancellor-promises-tax-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspicious trading before 41% of takeovers sets new UK record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual FCA data shows abnormal trades hitting new highs amid deal frenzy for UK companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/suspicious-trading-before-41-of-takeovers-sets-new-uk-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/suspicious-trading-before-41-of-takeovers-sets-new-uk-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s unsustainable mental health bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reducing spending on disability benefits is a major test for Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-unsustainable-mental-health-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-unsustainable-mental-health-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemicals companies hit out at UK science funding cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Particle accelerator used by both public and private sector scientists is part of 15% research centre savings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/chemicals-companies-hit-out-at-ukscience-funding-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/chemicals-companies-hit-out-at-ukscience-funding-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading UK research facility Diamond Light Source faces cost cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Particle accelerator used by both public and private sector scientists is part of 15% research centre savings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/leading-uk-research-facility-diamond-light-source-faces-cost-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/leading-uk-research-facility-diamond-light-source-faces-cost-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devolution has no easy answers on ‘fairness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consensus backing more local power sharing rarely confronts fundamental trade-offs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/devolution-has-no-easy-answers-on-fairness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/devolution-has-no-easy-answers-on-fairness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurostar orders trains to cope with 55C ‘Saudi’ summers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amended contract follows heatwaves across UK and western Europe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurostar-orders-trains-to-cope-with-55c-saudi-summers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurostar-orders-trains-to-cope-with-55c-saudi-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C ‘Saudi’ summers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amended contract follows heatwaves across UK and western Europe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurostar-orders-trains-that-can-cope-with-55c-saudi-summers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurostar-orders-trains-that-can-cope-with-55c-saudi-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers look at restricting cash payments as disability benefits bill soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rise in claims since 2019 has been driven by mental health and neuro-developmental conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-look-at-restricting-cash-payments-as-disability-benefits-bill-soars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-look-at-restricting-cash-payments-as-disability-benefits-bill-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s economic blueprint focuses on small business and cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan drawn up by key adviser Miatta Fahnbulleh aims to unite different wings of Labour Party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-economic-blueprint-focuses-on-small-business-and-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-economic-blueprint-focuses-on-small-business-and-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP delivers ‘major’ pension change alert for millions of Brits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP Torsten Bell described the update as a 'major pension moment', with millions set to view all their pots in one place for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-delivers-major-pension-change-alert-for-millions-of-brits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-delivers-major-pension-change-alert-for-millions-of-brits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is coming for your money - brace yourself for autumn Budget from hell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial experts are warning of the pain Andy Burnham is set to inflict on taxpayers if he becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-is-coming-for-your-money-brace-yourself-for-autumn-budget-from-hell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-is-coming-for-your-money-brace-yourself-for-autumn-budget-from-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make this change to your Wi-Fi router to avoid slower connection during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several quick changes you can make to stay connected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/make-this-change-to-your-wi-fi-router-to-avoid-slower-connection-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/make-this-change-to-your-wi-fi-router-to-avoid-slower-connection-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP claimants issued update over £25 summer payments scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on Universal Credit and Pension Credit currently qualify for a similar scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-claimants-issued-update-over-25-summer-payments-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-claimants-issued-update-over-25-summer-payments-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Halifax update for customers after announcing it's 'changing to Lloyds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of customers will have been contacted about the risk that comes with the major move between the two high street banks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/latest-halifax-update-for-customers-after-announcing-its-changing-to-lloyds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/latest-halifax-update-for-customers-after-announcing-its-changing-to-lloyds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly household shop rises by £42 when teenagers hit growth spurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents whose children have had a growth spurt in the last year are grappling with the costs of their growing appetite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/weekly-household-shop-rises-by-42-when-teenagers-hit-growth-spurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/weekly-household-shop-rises-by-42-when-teenagers-hit-growth-spurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues urgent 'do it right now' message as US-Iran hostilities erupt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money-saving expert called on Brits to act fast as the price of gas soars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-do-it-right-now-message-as-us-iran-hostilities-erupt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-urgent-do-it-right-now-message-as-us-iran-hostilities-erupt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK families face £120,000 Inheritance Tax bills under ‘double blow’ rule changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK families could face a &pound;120,000 Inheritance Tax increase if two rules are changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-families-face-120000-inheritance-tax-bills-under-double-blow-rule-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-families-face-120000-inheritance-tax-bills-under-double-blow-rule-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unsustainable upward trajectory of UK debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over time, if there is no tax-and-spend adjustment, the changes needed to public finances will be painful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-unsustainable-upward-trajectory-of-uk-debt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-unsustainable-upward-trajectory-of-uk-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander issuing payments of up to £150 for some customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander is offering &pound;100 or &pound;150 cashback to certain customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-issuing-payments-of-up-to-150-for-some-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-issuing-payments-of-up-to-150-for-some-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning as 1.4m state pensioners hit with extra tax charges for 16 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of the tax office has apologised for the mistake which has been ongoing for 16 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-as-14m-state-pensioners-hit-with-extra-tax-charges-for-16-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-as-14m-state-pensioners-hit-with-extra-tax-charges-for-16-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham just got the worst news imaginable - he'll be cursing Rachel Reeves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves will make Andy Burnham pay for axing her as chancellor. She's taking him down with her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-got-the-worst-news-imaginable-hell-be-cursing-rachel-reeves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-got-the-worst-news-imaginable-hell-be-cursing-rachel-reeves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Direct to axe key service in days in blow to 'thousands' of customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have days left before the digital bank closes a key service for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/first-direct-to-axe-key-service-in-days-in-blow-to-thousands-of-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/first-direct-to-axe-key-service-in-days-in-blow-to-thousands-of-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen-backed internet provider seeks buyer after steep losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airband initiates process to find new owner in move that puts &pound;200mn of investors&rsquo; money at risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/aberdeen-backed-internet-provider-seeks-buyer-after-steep-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/aberdeen-backed-internet-provider-seeks-buyer-after-steep-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise of non-compete clauses blamed for harming productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increase recorded by OECD, with restrictions extending to lower-paid roles despite moves to curb clauses in some countries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rise-of-non-compete-clauses-blamed-for-harming-productivity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rise-of-non-compete-clauses-blamed-for-harming-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham warned of ‘unsustainable’ public finances by UK fiscal watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Office for Budget Responsibility&rsquo;s annual report says urgent action is needed to cut spending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-warned-of-unsustainable-public-finances-by-uk-fiscal-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-warned-of-unsustainable-public-finances-by-uk-fiscal-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The brutal logic of housing London’s homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s councils struggle to source temporary accommodation, enabling some investors to cash 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Ireland, Tees Valley and Wales show it is not straightforward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-pitfalls-of-giving-more-power-to-the-regions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-pitfalls-of-giving-more-power-to-the-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water creditors willing to bid for utility even if it is nationalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future of indebted group is potentially expensive issue for the UK&rsquo;s presumptive next prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thames-water-creditors-willing-to-bid-for-utility-even-if-it-is-nationalised/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thames-water-creditors-willing-to-bid-for-utility-even-if-it-is-nationalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers warn over potential scale of Burnham’s proposed warehouse tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospective UK premier wants to fund business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues by placing higher levies on warehouses and other large commercial sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/retailers-warn-over-potential-scale-of-burnhams-proposed-warehouse-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/retailers-warn-over-potential-scale-of-burnhams-proposed-warehouse-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Tube nears a decade without new air-conditioned trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capital is experiencing its third heatwave of the year this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 34C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/londons-tube-nears-a-decade-without-new-air-conditioned-trains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/londons-tube-nears-a-decade-without-new-air-conditioned-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing UK pension surpluses fuel debate over what to do with excess funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corporate defined benefit schemes have seen an improvement in funding levels since 2019 thanks to rising gilt yields]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/growing-uk-pension-surpluses-fuel-debate-over-what-to-do-with-excess-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/growing-uk-pension-surpluses-fuel-debate-over-what-to-do-with-excess-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urged to end freeze in salary threshold for student loan repayments]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs accuse ministers of mis-selling finance to young people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-urged-to-end-freeze-in-salary-threshold-for-student-loan-repayments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-urged-to-end-freeze-in-salary-threshold-for-student-loan-repayments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Iran crisis undermines the Bank’s QT programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the previous crises, this time the Bank carried on selling. It is time for a rethink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-iran-crisis-undermines-the-banks-qt-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-iran-crisis-undermines-the-banks-qt-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham needs to start by understanding how little he knows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even if he could do all he wants, it would be unlikely to solve the UK&rsquo;s growth problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-needs-to-start-by-understanding-how-little-he-knows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-needs-to-start-by-understanding-how-little-he-knows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage method could 'shave years off' with 'small payments']]></title><description><![CDATA[It could significantly reduce the long-term cost of the loan, though experts say it may not be suitable for everyone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mortgage-method-could-shave-years-off-with-small-payments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mortgage-method-could-shave-years-off-with-small-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households told one thing could help outfox HMRC tax bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax changes and higher rates are reshaping retirement planning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-told-one-thing-could-help-outfox-hmrc-tax-bill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-told-one-thing-could-help-outfox-hmrc-tax-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning as huge change to monitoring Brits’ accounts possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC is tightening checks on income]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-as-huge-change-to-monitoring-brits-accounts-possible/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-as-huge-change-to-monitoring-brits-accounts-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[730,000 UK households urged to claim £855 each from HMRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many as 730,000 UK households could be owed an average of &pound;855 each]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/730000-uk-households-urged-to-claim-855-each-from-hmrc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/730000-uk-households-urged-to-claim-855-each-from-hmrc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners born in these years given extra £100 automatically]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners born in these years can get an extra &pound;100 if they're eligible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-born-in-these-years-given-extra-100-automatically/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-born-in-these-years-given-extra-100-automatically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘most common’ money mistake people in their 60s regret]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consequences of financial planning often show later in life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-most-common-money-mistake-people-in-their-60s-regret/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-most-common-money-mistake-people-in-their-60s-regret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax-free Personal Allowance will rise to £20,070 due to HMRC rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC will give you a &pound;20,070 allowance tax-free legally for the new tax year if you submit a self-assessment tax return for this scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-will-rise-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-will-rise-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC update as 'costs slashed' with 'old arrangement' replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tax authority has made changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-update-as-costs-slashed-with-old-arrangement-replaced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-update-as-costs-slashed-with-old-arrangement-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy expert urges shares what she'd 'never do' to save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The energy price cap will climb to &pound;1,862 annually for a typical household for those paying by direct debit in England, Scotland, and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/energy-expert-urges-shares-what-shed-never-do-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/energy-expert-urges-shares-what-shed-never-do-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Return’ powers to Holyrood taken after Brexit, Scottish minister tells Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP government says UK&rsquo;s likely next leader must include the nations as well as English regions in his devolution drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/return-powers-to-holyrood-taken-after-brexit-scottish-minister-tells-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/return-powers-to-holyrood-taken-after-brexit-scottish-minister-tells-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms 10 health conditions that could get you up to £458 a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older Brits have been urged to check if they fall into any of the categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-10-health-conditions-that-could-get-you-up-to-458-a-month/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-10-health-conditions-that-could-get-you-up-to-458-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of data puts England’s ‘mansion tax’ valuations at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research finds around two-fifths of homes valued at &pound;1.5mn-plus have no Land Registry sales records]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lack-of-data-puts-englands-mansion-tax-valuations-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lack-of-data-puts-englands-mansion-tax-valuations-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone loves apprenticeships. 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He can't have it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-pulled-a-fast-one-on-rape-gangs-and-its-a-gift-to-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-pulled-a-fast-one-on-rape-gangs-and-its-a-gift-to-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We left hamster wheel UK and now life costs &pound;2,783 less every month']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Oxley and wife Rebecca had talked for years about moving abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/we-left-hamster-wheel-uk-and-now-life-costs-pound2783-less-every-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/we-left-hamster-wheel-uk-and-now-life-costs-pound2783-less-every-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I&rsquo;m a charity shop manager and there's 1 key thing you should ask at your local store']]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity shop manager has shared their top tips for sourcing the best finds and what exactly you should be donating to your local stores]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lsquoirsquom-a-charity-shop-manager-and-theres-1-key-thing-you-should-ask-at-your-local-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lsquoirsquom-a-charity-shop-manager-and-theres-1-key-thing-you-should-ask-at-your-local-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham’s devolution push to boost Treasury’s northern outpost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some MPs say Darlington&thinsp;campus has been &lsquo;woefully underutilised&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-devolution-push-to-boost-treasurys-northern-outpost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnhams-devolution-push-to-boost-treasurys-northern-outpost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women could be owed State Pension back payments due to historical DWP errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know about claiming the money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/women-could-be-owed-state-pension-back-payments-due-to-historical-dwp-errors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/women-could-be-owed-state-pension-back-payments-due-to-historical-dwp-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham insists he will be disciplined with UK public finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime minister in waiting says he will stick by Labour&rsquo;s manifesto promises on 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delayed as tribunal pauses scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[FCA programme thrown into doubt by challenges from lenders and consumer group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-car-finance-compensation-delayed-as-tribunal-pauses-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-car-finance-compensation-delayed-as-tribunal-pauses-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves blasted over new ISA plans - it will do ‘opposite’ of what she wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have criticised Rachel Reeves' proposed new ISA plans, saying that it would have the opposite effect from what she wants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-blasted-over-new-isa-plans-it-will-do-opposite-of-what-she-wants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-blasted-over-new-isa-plans-it-will-do-opposite-of-what-she-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert reveals 1 major credit card mistake costing Brits thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert has revealed one major credit card mistake costing Brits thousands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/expert-reveals-1-major-credit-card-mistake-costing-brits-thousands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/expert-reveals-1-major-credit-card-mistake-costing-brits-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Pension age increase for anyone born after July 6, 1960]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change in the State Pension age will affect payments for new pensioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-increase-for-anyone-born-after-july-6-1960/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-increase-for-anyone-born-after-july-6-1960/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s next census will be weakened if ONS fails to boost survey response rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solving institutional crisis at the statistics agency will be &lsquo;neither quick nor entirely linear&rsquo; says top official]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-next-census-will-be-weakened-if-ons-fails-to-boost-survey-response-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-next-census-will-be-weakened-if-ons-fails-to-boost-survey-response-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s next census at risk if ONS fails to boost survey response rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solving institutional crisis at the statistics agency will be &lsquo;neither quick nor entirely linear&rsquo; says top official]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-next-census-at-risk-if-ons-fails-to-boost-survey-response-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-next-census-at-risk-if-ons-fails-to-boost-survey-response-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham just showed his teeth – by sinking them into Angela Rayner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants everybody to like him. But you can't please them all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-showed-his-teeth-by-sinking-them-into-angela-rayner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-showed-his-teeth-by-sinking-them-into-angela-rayner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly nine million Britons have been overtaxed on their pension cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANALYSIS - KATIE ELLIOTT: Here's what to do if you think you might be one of them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nearly-nine-million-britons-have-been-overtaxed-on-their-pension-cash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nearly-nine-million-britons-have-been-overtaxed-on-their-pension-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons brings in £13.00 rule from July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer announced the move in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-brings-in-1300-rule-from-july-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-brings-in-1300-rule-from-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK public finances weathering Iran war, Burnham to be told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s likely next prime minister may choose to raise taxes to fund his spending plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-finances-weathering-iran-war-burnham-to-be-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-finances-weathering-iran-war-burnham-to-be-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK public finances weather Iran war, Burnham to be told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s likely next prime minister may choose to raise taxes to fund his spending plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-finances-weather-iran-war-burnham-to-be-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-finances-weather-iran-war-burnham-to-be-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do we save the wilting new homes market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like it or not, the government will have to help developers before houses and rents become even more unaffordable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-do-we-save-the-wilting-new-homes-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-do-we-save-the-wilting-new-homes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC’s clampdown on the corporate structure that saves City firms millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK tax authority has won a series of legal cases involving limited liability partnerships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrcs-clampdown-on-the-corporate-structure-that-saves-city-firms-millions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrcs-clampdown-on-the-corporate-structure-that-saves-city-firms-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAE’s next-generation combat jet lifted by defence funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[New technology is speeding up development and cutting costs of military equipment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/baes-next-generation-combat-jet-lifted-by-defence-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/baes-next-generation-combat-jet-lifted-by-defence-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAE lands funding lift from UK spending on next-generation combat jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[New technology is speeding up development and cutting costs of military equipment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bae-lands-funding-lift-from-uk-spending-on-next-generation-combat-jet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bae-lands-funding-lift-from-uk-spending-on-next-generation-combat-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK construction company collapses into administration - in business since 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[This construction company has its registered office in Waterlooville, Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-construction-company-collapses-into-administration-in-business-since-2014/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-construction-company-collapses-into-administration-in-business-since-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK flood reinsurer pushes to cap claims and lift premiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move follows Flood Re being saddled with expensive properties that have made scheme &lsquo;regressive&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-flood-reinsurer-pushes-to-cap-claims-and-lift-premiums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-flood-reinsurer-pushes-to-cap-claims-and-lift-premiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds scraps Halifax brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s biggest retail bank took over 173-year-old lender as part of its rescue of HBOS during financial crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-scraps-halifax-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-scraps-halifax-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK competition watchdog to widen probe into childcare market]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMA will now also review how different providers affect options and cost as well as the availability of places]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-competition-watchdog-to-widen-probe-into-childcare-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-competition-watchdog-to-widen-probe-into-childcare-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlueCrest warns UK is bad for business after losing £200mn tax battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investment firm says the country is &lsquo;no longer a serious contender&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bluecrest-warns-uk-is-bad-for-business-after-losing-200mn-tax-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bluecrest-warns-uk-is-bad-for-business-after-losing-200mn-tax-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlueCrest loses £200mn legal battle over trader taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Supreme Court dismisses appeal by investment firm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bluecrest-loses-200mn-legal-battle-over-trader-taxes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bluecrest-loses-200mn-legal-battle-over-trader-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK house price inflation rises as falling energy costs soften interest rate expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual rate of inflation rose to 2.2% in June, up from 1.7% in May, according to Nationwide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-price-inflation-rises-as-falling-energy-costs-soften-interest-rate-expectations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-price-inflation-rises-as-falling-energy-costs-soften-interest-rate-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Britain’s electricity prices risk remaining high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts argue that household bills will rise as lower wholesale costs are offset by higher spending on electricity networks and renewables subsidies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-britains-electricity-prices-risk-remaining-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-britains-electricity-prices-risk-remaining-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest sued for £250mn by firm linked to Thurrock council scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockfire Group&rsquo;s liquidators claim lender&rsquo;s Royal Bank of Scotland subsidiary processed unauthorised payments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-sued-for-250mn-by-firm-linked-to-thurrock-council-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-sued-for-250mn-by-firm-linked-to-thurrock-council-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How would Andy Burnham’s ‘Number 10 North’ work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street&rsquo;s Manchester base is expected to focus on the UK&rsquo;s long-term economic strategy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-would-andy-burnhams-number-10-north-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-would-andy-burnhams-number-10-north-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax experts urge households to check 3 things before Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham could make changes to financial policies when he almost inevitably becomes the next Prime Minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-experts-urge-households-to-check-3-things-before-andy-burnham-becomes-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-experts-urge-households-to-check-3-things-before-andy-burnham-becomes-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Burnham adviser pushes back at union call for bank tax rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trades Union Congress estimates restoring previous surcharge could raise &pound;9bn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-burnham-adviser-pushes-back-at-union-call-for-bank-tax-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-burnham-adviser-pushes-back-at-union-call-for-bank-tax-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shetland Islands backs £1.5bn tunnels to boost population]]></title><description><![CDATA[Number of residents on outer islands of the Scottish archipelago has fallen by a quarter in forty years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/shetland-islands-backs-15bn-tunnels-to-boost-population/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/shetland-islands-backs-15bn-tunnels-to-boost-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves pensions Inheritance Tax change to hit UK families with ‘hefty’ bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 'hefty' bill could be meted out to UK families after Rachel Reeves' pensions Inheritance Tax changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-pensions-inheritance-tax-change-to-hit-uk-families-with-hefty-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-pensions-inheritance-tax-change-to-hit-uk-families-with-hefty-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer’s £15bn defence plan leaves short-term gaps, say former officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s large military investments are aimed at countering China, but questions remain about ability to withstand Russian threat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/starmers-15bn-defence-plan-leaves-short-term-gaps-say-former-officers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/starmers-15bn-defence-plan-leaves-short-term-gaps-say-former-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham left with £4.7bn Budget problem after Starmer unveils defence plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s probable next prime minister agreed to &pound;15bn funding blueprint but short-term wrangling likely to continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-left-with-47bn-budget-problem-after-starmer-unveils-defence-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-left-with-47bn-budget-problem-after-starmer-unveils-defence-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain has an Oxbridge innovation problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universities challenged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-has-an-oxbridge-innovation-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-has-an-oxbridge-innovation-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVLA '&pound;50,000' alert for UK drivers planning key change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning comes after a major overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dvla-pound50000-alert-for-uk-drivers-planning-key-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dvla-pound50000-alert-for-uk-drivers-planning-key-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms deadline for state pensioners to stop £300 payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Payments will automatically be issued unless pensioners opt out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-deadline-for-state-pensioners-to-stop-300-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-deadline-for-state-pensioners-to-stop-300-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK has a new cheapest car and it's not an MG or Dacia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It does up to 165 miles on a charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-has-a-new-cheapest-car-and-its-not-an-mg-or-dacia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-has-a-new-cheapest-car-and-its-not-an-mg-or-dacia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60,000 more Brits to get key benefit as DWP ‘want to do a better job’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Stephen Timms praised the &lsquo;fantastic job' these claimants are doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/60000-more-brits-to-get-key-benefit-as-dwp-want-to-do-a-better-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/60000-more-brits-to-get-key-benefit-as-dwp-want-to-do-a-better-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK citizens born between 1966 and 1976 warned over 'biggest pension mistake']]></title><description><![CDATA[Your 50s can be one of the most important times for your retirement planning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-citizens-born-between-1966-and-1976-warned-over-biggest-pension-mistake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-citizens-born-between-1966-and-1976-warned-over-biggest-pension-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issued 4-word command over state pension triple lock]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The favourite to become the next prime minister has been told to curb speculation over the future of the guarantee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-issued-4-word-command-over-state-pension-triple-lock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-issued-4-word-command-over-state-pension-triple-lock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy prices to 'remain high' as Brits brace for &pound;221 rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices skyrocketed after Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/energy-prices-to-remain-high-as-brits-brace-for-pound221-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/energy-prices-to-remain-high-as-brits-brace-for-pound221-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC allowance cut sparks 'rush' ahead of April 2027 change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many savers are expected to maximise this year's &pound;20,000 allowance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-allowance-cut-sparks-rush-ahead-of-april-2027-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-allowance-cut-sparks-rush-ahead-of-april-2027-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Better than savings account after tax' money expert explains little-known method]]></title><description><![CDATA[With income tax rates at their highest for a generation, experts are urging higher-rate taxpayers to look beyond headline interest rates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/better-than-savings-account-after-tax-money-expert-explains-little-known-method/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/better-than-savings-account-after-tax-money-expert-explains-little-known-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households issued &pound;1,000 HMRC tax warning - 'can be missed']]></title><description><![CDATA[UK couples could be missing out on &pound;252 yearly and get a refund from HMRC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-issued-pound1000-hmrc-tax-warning-can-be-missed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-issued-pound1000-hmrc-tax-warning-can-be-missed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Power calls on regulator to securitise bad UK energy debts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Household energy debts hit &pound;4.8bn in the UK, adding more than &pound;50 a year to the average bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/scottish-power-calls-on-regulator-to-securitise-bad-uk-energy-debts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/scottish-power-calls-on-regulator-to-securitise-bad-uk-energy-debts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves new &pound;12,000 tax change is leading to 'unintended consequences', expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJ Bell's Sarah Coles said 'this is hardly the result the government would have been hoping for']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-new-pound12000-tax-change-is-leading-to-unintended-consequences-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-new-pound12000-tax-change-is-leading-to-unintended-consequences-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter of UK water groups underspend investment allowances as network creaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utilities failed to use maximum allowed despite arguing that higher bills were needed to fund improvements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/quarter-of-uk-water-groups-underspend-investment-allowances-as-network-creaks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/quarter-of-uk-water-groups-underspend-investment-allowances-as-network-creaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private developers lag behind public sector in fixing cladding issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacing dangerous material could take a decade as there is &lsquo;no incentive to complete&rsquo;, says new research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-developers-lag-behind-public-sector-in-fixing-cladding-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-developers-lag-behind-public-sector-in-fixing-cladding-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour can reform welfare without ‘high 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three years of strike action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff will receive an average 6.6 per cent raise by April 2027 and an extra 4,500 speciality training places will be created]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/resident-doctors-accept-pay-offer-after-three-years-of-strike-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/resident-doctors-accept-pay-offer-after-three-years-of-strike-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham keynote speech as it happened: plan unveiled for devolution of power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s prime minister-in-waiting says the country is in a &lsquo;rut&rsquo; and needs a shift of decision-making away from Westminster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-keynote-speech-as-it-happened-plan-unveiled-for-devolution-of-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:31:00 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investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Haigh said that aligning the two tax rates more closely would restore confidence in the tax system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-burnham-tax-hike-could-hit-capital-gains-tax-in-blow-for-savers-with-investments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-burnham-tax-hike-could-hit-capital-gains-tax-in-blow-for-savers-with-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s likely next prime minister gave the clearest indication yet of his policy priorities &mdash; but left many questions unanswered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-speech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-things-we-learnt-from-andy-burnhams-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New DWP update 'from today' for people born between 2002 and 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme promises tailored support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-dwp-update-from-today-for-people-born-between-2002-and-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-dwp-update-from-today-for-people-born-between-2002-and-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves rule change now in force means 300,000 in UK lose HMRC tax allowance]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was worth &pound;62 for many workers and could rise to &pound;124]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-rule-change-now-in-force-means-300000-in-uk-lose-hmrc-tax-allowance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 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leadership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-ons-an-outrage-of-national-significance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-ons-an-outrage-of-national-significance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech: the UK’s big growth hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry is expanding far faster than finance. Regions outside London want a piece of the pie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tech-the-uks-big-growth-hope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tech-the-uks-big-growth-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the IT sector solve the UK’s growth problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information and communications technology is expanding far faster than finance. 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It voted Reform anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartlepool has had the most regeneration funding per head of anywhere in England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/this-town-received-a-96mn-post-brexit-makeover-it-voted-reform-anyway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/this-town-received-a-96mn-post-brexit-makeover-it-voted-reform-anyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overseas pension funds rethink investments in UK housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Aware Super and Omers of Canada have faced issues with planning policy and retrospective liability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/overseas-pension-funds-rethink-investments-in-uk-housing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 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here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-new-22-per-cent-tax-and-the-loophole-to-get-around-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-new-22-per-cent-tax-and-the-loophole-to-get-around-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank issues update over emails to customers over 'unusual' activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Lloyds customer said they had received more than one email]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-issues-update-over-emails-to-customers-over-unusual-activity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-issues-update-over-emails-to-customers-over-unusual-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age rise costs pensioners £4,182 from July 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[New state pensioners will miss out on months of payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rise-costs-pensioners-4182-from-july-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rise-costs-pensioners-4182-from-july-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every UK worker told to check for code 'worth &pound;689' on payslip]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK workers are being told they must check - and it's your responsibility if you get stuck with a big tax bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/every-uk-worker-told-to-check-for-code-worth-pound689-on-payslip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/every-uk-worker-told-to-check-for-code-worth-pound689-on-payslip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms £890 payments being sent to UK 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July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rises-in-july-for-those-born-in-these-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rises-in-july-for-those-born-in-these-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households issued £221 energy bills warning - act before July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK households have been urged to act as soon as possible to avoid higher energy prices that will soon take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-issued-221-energy-bills-warning-act-before-july-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-issued-221-energy-bills-warning-act-before-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues urgent warning - '1 million' missing out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK tax 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25 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-on-their-own-to-get-4723-cash-boost-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP to send letters from this week as former benefit claimants could face ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DWP says it is going further than ever before with its new powers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-send-letters-from-this-week-as-former-benefit-claimants-could-face-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-send-letters-from-this-week-as-former-benefit-claimants-could-face-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbeatable' Martin Lewis-backed &pound;1 scheme for anyone turning 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[People looking to get on the property ladder should all make use of this &pound;1 tip from the MoneySavingExpert founder that could speed up 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His entire premiership is already at stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-faced-his-first-labour-revolt-one-false-move-now-sinks-him-for-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-faced-his-first-labour-revolt-one-false-move-now-sinks-him-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis warns Nationwide customers 'it does count' over when you have to pay tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nationwide customer asked Martin Lewis how the tax rules work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-nationwide-customers-it-does-count-over-when-you-have-to-pay-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-nationwide-customers-it-does-count-over-when-you-have-to-pay-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking after grandchildren this summer could help boost your state pension &ndash; here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANALYSIS - KATIE ELLIOTT: If you're helping out with childcare, you could be boosting your own NI entitlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/looking-after-grandchildren-this-summer-could-help-boost-your-state-pension-ndash-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/looking-after-grandchildren-this-summer-could-help-boost-your-state-pension-ndash-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England to keep steady all year amid ‘second-round’ worries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the June forecast from the FT&rsquo;s Monetary Policy Radar team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-to-keep-steady-all-year-amidsecond-round-worries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-to-keep-steady-all-year-amidsecond-round-worries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions combine to try to stop Ed Miliband becoming chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s probable next prime minister, Andy Burnham, under pressure from Unite the Union and the GMB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unions-combine-to-try-to-stop-ed-miliband-becoming-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unions-combine-to-try-to-stop-ed-miliband-becoming-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco Mobile explores getting back into broadband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move by UK&rsquo;s largest mobile virtual network operator would add further competition to highly fragmented market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-mobile-explores-getting-back-into-broadband/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-mobile-explores-getting-back-into-broadband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: What the Isa shake-up means for first-time buyers and investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A raft of rule changes will apply to the popular tax-free savings and investment products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/qampa-what-the-isa-shake-up-means-for-first-time-buyers-and-investors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/qampa-what-the-isa-shake-up-means-for-first-time-buyers-and-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS England admits key data does not prove Palantir’s effectiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health service adds caveat saying that performance improvements cannot be attributed to &pound;330mn contract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nhs-england-admits-key-data-does-not-prove-palantirs-effectiveness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nhs-england-admits-key-data-does-not-prove-palantirs-effectiveness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals cancel operations owing to lack of air conditioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June temperatures putting up to 4,000 surgeries at risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hospitals-cancel-operations-owing-to-lack-of-air-conditioning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hospitals-cancel-operations-owing-to-lack-of-air-conditioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals cancel operations because of lack of air conditioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June temperatures putting up to 4,000 surgeries at risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hospitals-cancel-operations-because-of-lack-of-air-conditioning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hospitals-cancel-operations-because-of-lack-of-air-conditioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham in a bind over tax as he seeks to shelter middle-earners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Makerfield MP has tried to reassure voters they will not face big rises if he becomes prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-in-a-bind-over-tax-as-he-seeks-to-shelter-middle-earners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-in-a-bind-over-tax-as-he-seeks-to-shelter-middle-earners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham in a bind over tax as he seeks to shelter middle-earners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Makerfield MP has tried to reassure voters they will not face big rises if he becomes prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-in-a-bind-over-tax-as-he-seeks-to-shelter-middle-earners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-in-a-bind-over-tax-as-he-seeks-to-shelter-middle-earners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premium Bonds 'more enticing' rates update as NS&amp;I makes account changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key changes to Premium Bonds are coming in over the 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with start date for savings rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC has confirmed the rules on ISA tax charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-new-isa-tax-charges-with-start-date-for-savings-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-new-isa-tax-charges-with-start-date-for-savings-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s grid operator called for more electricity as temperatures soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme heat increases demand for power and reduces efficiency of solar panels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-grid-operator-called-for-more-electricity-as-temperatures-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:04:00 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but gilts face 'upward pressure']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister's resignation has sparked investor anxiety and inflation fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ftse-100-rebounds-after-keir-starmer-quits-as-pm-but-gilts-face-upward-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ftse-100-rebounds-after-keir-starmer-quits-as-pm-but-gilts-face-upward-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plum raises cash ISA interest rate to 4.42% - 'market leading']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fintech firm's offer has been described as 'excellent', but there's a catch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/plum-raises-cash-isa-interest-rate-to-442-market-leading/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/plum-raises-cash-isa-interest-rate-to-442-market-leading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC overtaxing pensioners for 10 years in major error - are you affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensioners should check their tax bills to see if they have been overcharged throughout the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-overtaxing-pensioners-for-10-years-in-major-error-are-you-affected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-overtaxing-pensioners-for-10-years-in-major-error-are-you-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People born between these years getting pay bump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The findings offer a rare piece of good news for some workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-born-between-these-years-getting-pay-bump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-born-between-these-years-getting-pay-bump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP warning to 8m Brits under £16,000 rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the DWP has been given increased powers to snoop on the accounts of benefit claimants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-warning-to-8m-brits-under-16000-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-warning-to-8m-brits-under-16000-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis makes immediate statement after Keir Starmer resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money-saving expert quickly spoke out in the wake of the PM's announcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-makes-immediate-statement-after-keir-starmer-resignation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-makes-immediate-statement-after-keir-starmer-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households sent HMRC warning - could lose £1,407 on August 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families could lose out on vital income if they don't let the government know what their plans are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-sent-hmrc-warning-could-lose-1407-on-august-31/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-sent-hmrc-warning-could-lose-1407-on-august-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP urged to review PIP disability benefits for 2,244 claimants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions has been asked to review Personal Independence Payment eligibility for over 2,000 claimants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-urged-to-review-pip-disability-benefits-for-2244-claimants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-urged-to-review-pip-disability-benefits-for-2244-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s out-of-town retail parks ‘effectively full’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry says shortage of space reflects rising demand from some retailers and a dearth of new sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-out-of-town-retail-parks-effectively-full/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-out-of-town-retail-parks-effectively-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New home builds set to fall short of government’s 1.5mn target, Savills says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real estate group&rsquo;s forecast adds to questions over housebuilding agenda in England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-home-builds-set-to-fall-short-of-governments-15mn-target-savills-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-home-builds-set-to-fall-short-of-governments-15mn-target-savills-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will have to be brave if he wants to get Britain growing again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately UK politics is hostile to making tough, but necessary, choices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-will-have-to-be-brave-if-he-wants-to-get-britain-growing-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-will-have-to-be-brave-if-he-wants-to-get-britain-growing-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK statistics agency admits fresh error over key jobs data]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONS warns of &lsquo;level of reduced quality&rsquo;, in setback to efforts to restore confidence in closely watched figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-statistics-agency-admits-fresh-error-over-key-jobs-data/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-statistics-agency-admits-fresh-error-over-key-jobs-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband would be ‘noose around neck’ of UK economy as chancellor, union boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comments by Sharon Graham come as Burnham team explores key government appointments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-would-be-noose-around-neck-of-uk-economy-as-chancellor-union-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-would-be-noose-around-neck-of-uk-economy-as-chancellor-union-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband would be ‘noose around neck’ of job creation as chancellor, union boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comments by Sharon Graham come as Burnham team explores key government appointments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-would-be-noose-around-neck-of-job-creation-as-chancellor-union-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-would-be-noose-around-neck-of-job-creation-as-chancellor-union-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles to be first monarch to disclose personal tax bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckingham Palace says move next week is part of an effort to &lsquo;encourage understanding of accountability&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/king-charles-to-be-first-monarch-to-disclose-personal-tax-bill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/king-charles-to-be-first-monarch-to-disclose-personal-tax-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employers invested in returnships. Now they are ditching them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rollback of schemes to get people working after career breaks could make it harder to address unemployment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/employers-invested-in-returnships-now-they-are-ditching-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/employers-invested-in-returnships-now-they-are-ditching-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine people in critical condition after fatal UK train collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators work to establish what led to the first deadly rail accident in nearly two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nine-people-in-critical-condition-after-fatal-uk-train-collision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nine-people-in-critical-condition-after-fatal-uk-train-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP to hand extra £66.60 payment to 1 group of state pensioners in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount has been boosted by nearly 5%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-hand-extra-6660-payment-to-1-group-of-state-pensioners-in-july/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-hand-extra-6660-payment-to-1-group-of-state-pensioners-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham just unleashed a hard-left coup - and look who’s back to lead it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour Party is getting excited. Everybody else should be terrified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-unleashed-a-hard-left-coup-and-look-whos-back-to-lead-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-just-unleashed-a-hard-left-coup-and-look-whos-back-to-lead-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nationwide update for 42 branches across UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion comes as England plays in the 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-nationwide-update-for-42-branches-across-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-nationwide-update-for-42-branches-across-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 clarifies 'extra 10kg' baggage rule after passenger confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customer said they had been told different things by Jet2 staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jet2-clarifies-extra-10kg-baggage-rule-after-passenger-confusion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jet2-clarifies-extra-10kg-baggage-rule-after-passenger-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pay as you go' DWP State Pension changes alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key changes to the eligibility rules for the state pension are coming in now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pay-as-you-go-dwp-state-pension-changes-alert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pay-as-you-go-dwp-state-pension-changes-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age rise to 68 before 2044 is 'more likely' for 1 reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: There is a 'meaningful possibility' the Government will bring the state pension age rise to 68 forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rise-to-68-before-2044-is-more-likely-for-1-reason/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-rise-to-68-before-2044-is-more-likely-for-1-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households with a boiler urged to make 60-second change before July]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple home change can yield significant savings for households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-a-boiler-urged-to-make-60-second-change-before-july/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-a-boiler-urged-to-make-60-second-change-before-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car insurance warning issued as motorists ‘overpaying by 30%’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain car insurance customers are being charged much more to use the roads in a major financial blow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/car-insurance-warning-issued-as-motorists-overpaying-by-30/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/car-insurance-warning-issued-as-motorists-overpaying-by-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free TV licences for pensioners update with 4-week deadline after Govt response]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Culture department's full response over TV licences for over 66s - but people have month to sign up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/free-tv-licences-for-pensioners-update-with-4-week-deadline-after-govt-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/free-tv-licences-for-pensioners-update-with-4-week-deadline-after-govt-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander confirms £180 bonus for these customers - under certain age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander is offering a &pound;180 cash bonus to eligible customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-confirms-180-bonus-for-these-customers-under-certain-age/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-confirms-180-bonus-for-these-customers-under-certain-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I pay off my child’s student loans? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cash gift may be better used elsewhere, but be wary of inheritance tax implications]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/should-i-pay-off-my-childs-student-loans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/should-i-pay-off-my-childs-student-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham camp divided over chancellor pick as UK finances worsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood and Yvette Cooper are all believed to be contenders as bond markets seek reassurance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-camp-divided-over-chancellor-pick-as-uk-finances-worsen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-camp-divided-over-chancellor-pick-as-uk-finances-worsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead and 89 injured after UK train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision on the Midland main line is the first fatal rail incident in nearly two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/one-person-dead-and-89-injured-after-uk-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/one-person-dead-and-89-injured-after-uk-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis MSE shares ‘urgent’ advice for Brits aged 40 to 73 - strict deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis' Money Saing Expert team have urged people aged 40 to 73 tp check if they're missing out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-mse-shares-urgent-advice-for-brits-aged-40-to-73-strict-deadline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-mse-shares-urgent-advice-for-brits-aged-40-to-73-strict-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Heathrow runway would add just 0.05% to UK GDP, government finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecast by Department for Transport is a tenth of level predicted by the airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/third-heathrow-runway-would-add-just-005-to-uk-gdp-government-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/third-heathrow-runway-would-add-just-005-to-uk-gdp-government-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age increase update - set to rise to 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ongoing review of the state pension age will see a further increase, according to DWP head Pat McFadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-increase-update-set-to-rise-to-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-age-increase-update-set-to-rise-to-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC says you could save &pound;2,000 on bills - 'sign up today']]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC is encouraging families to sign up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-says-you-could-save-pound2000-on-bills-sign-up-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-says-you-could-save-pound2000-on-bills-sign-up-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms tax cut on summer holiday trips from June 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change will take effect next week and continue throughout the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-tax-cut-on-summer-holiday-trips-from-june-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-tax-cut-on-summer-holiday-trips-from-june-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households urged to make online check to now stop overpaying council tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council Tax bands are based on property values and therefore experts from Which? recommend you review how much you are paying as it may be too much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-urged-to-make-online-check-to-now-stop-overpaying-council-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-urged-to-make-online-check-to-now-stop-overpaying-council-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda suffers £1bn loss after losing customers to supermarket rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket giant faces a major challenge as it battles to win back shoppers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/asda-suffers-1bn-loss-after-losing-customers-to-supermarket-rival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/asda-suffers-1bn-loss-after-losing-customers-to-supermarket-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis confirms free £220 account switch cash from 7 banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers are being offered free cash for switching banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-confirms-free-220-account-switch-cash-from-7-banks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-confirms-free-220-account-switch-cash-from-7-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis warns pensioners of tax rule that 'people don't know about']]></title><description><![CDATA[You could earn an extra amount with no tax to pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-pensioners-of-tax-rule-that-people-dont-know-about/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warns-pensioners-of-tax-rule-that-people-dont-know-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl to open new supermarket in UK town - store number 9 in county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidl said the new store will create dozens of local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lidl-to-open-new-supermarket-in-uk-town-store-number-9-in-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lidl-to-open-new-supermarket-in-uk-town-store-number-9-in-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC income tax bill soars 50% as frozen thresholds batter Brits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brits are paying &pound;8bn more in income tax collectively than they were five years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-income-tax-bill-soars-50-as-frozen-thresholds-batter-brits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-income-tax-bill-soars-50-as-frozen-thresholds-batter-brits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s May borrowing surge lays bare fiscal hurdles that Burnham would face]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher debt interest payments drive monthly deficit to &pound;23.3bn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-may-borrowing-surge-lays-bare-fiscal-hurdles-that-burnham-would-face/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uks-may-borrowing-surge-lays-bare-fiscal-hurdles-that-burnham-would-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A reprieve for gilts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Asian inflation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/a-reprieve-for-gilts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/a-reprieve-for-gilts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Palantir’s fight over the future of the NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Software touted as the cure for chronic waiting lists in Britain&rsquo;s public health service has become a sore point for the US tech group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/inside-palantirs-fight-over-the-future-of-the-nhs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/inside-palantirs-fight-over-the-future-of-the-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England holds rates steady and waits for more information]]></title><description><![CDATA[A majority of the committee is satisfied with waiting and watching before considering a rate rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-steady-and-waits-for-more-information/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-steady-and-waits-for-more-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal between US and Iran has pushed oil prices down and eased inflationary risk to UK economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-at-375/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-at-375/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan in talks over more UK government help for Sunderland plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any deal is likely to depend on Britain watering down its electric vehicle targets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nissan-in-talks-over-more-uk-government-help-for-sunderland-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nissan-in-talks-over-more-uk-government-help-for-sunderland-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the keepers of the UK’s locks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal &amp; River Trust stretches 4,700 miles &ndash; 8,000 volunteers have got it covered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/meet-the-keepers-of-the-uks-locks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/meet-the-keepers-of-the-uks-locks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK labour market’s gradual weakening justifies extended BoE hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowing pay growth in private sector will reassure rate-setters but data provides no reason to rush into a cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-labour-markets-gradual-weakening-justifies-extended-boe-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-labour-markets-gradual-weakening-justifies-extended-boe-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK wage growth slows to lowest rate in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowdown will reinforce case for Bank of England to leave rates on hold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wage-growth-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wage-growth-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK private sector wage growth slows to lowest rate in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowdown will reinforce case for Bank of England to leave rates on hold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-private-sector-wage-growth-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-private-sector-wage-growth-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How could Thames Water be nationalised?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intervention by UK environment secretary has raised prospect of utility entering government&rsquo;s special administration regime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-could-thames-water-be-nationalised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-could-thames-water-be-nationalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC broadens scrutiny of founders’ pay in company sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authority believes some payments may be disguised remuneration, say tax advisers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-broadens-scrutiny-of-founders-pay-in-company-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-broadens-scrutiny-of-founders-pay-in-company-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC expert says posties have given reason why letters to 74 codes delayed - list]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TV expert on BBC Morning Live has explained the real reason post isn't arriving on time, with understaffing and parcel prioritisation cited as key causes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-expert-says-posties-have-given-reason-why-letters-to-74-codes-delayed-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-expert-says-posties-have-given-reason-why-letters-to-74-codes-delayed-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis gives alert over NS&amp;I Premium Bonds and savings adding 'what you can do']]></title><description><![CDATA[Billions of pounds are sitting in forgotten UK bank accounts - but it's easy to check]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-gives-alert-over-nsampi-premium-bonds-and-savings-adding-what-you-can-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-gives-alert-over-nsampi-premium-bonds-and-savings-adding-what-you-can-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with side hustles issued £154,000 pension alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[A finance expert has expressed concern about side hustlers believing a workplace pension is enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-side-hustles-issued-154000-pension-alert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-side-hustles-issued-154000-pension-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves throws a punch at Andy Burnham - and hits him bang on the nose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor's days may be numbered, but she isn't going down without a fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-throws-a-punch-at-andy-burnham-and-hits-him-bang-on-the-nose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-throws-a-punch-at-andy-burnham-and-hits-him-bang-on-the-nose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important new UK savings scheme introduced for 400,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major new initiative has launched across the UK, with employers signing up to help around 400,000 workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/important-new-uk-savings-scheme-introduced-for-400000-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/important-new-uk-savings-scheme-introduced-for-400000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension ‘stealth tax’ warning as Rachel Reeves told ‘don’t act surprised’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has been accused of imposing a 'stealth tax' by freezing tax thresholds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-stealth-tax-warning-as-rachel-reeves-told-dont-act-surprised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-stealth-tax-warning-as-rachel-reeves-told-dont-act-surprised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with savings accounts issued £373 warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts warnied if you haven't shopped around and remain on one of many accounts lagging behind inflation, you may be losing out unnecessarily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-savings-accounts-issued-373-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-savings-accounts-issued-373-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire trader Alex Gerko loses tax appeal at UK Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top court rules traders should pay income tax on share of trading profits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/billionaire-trader-alex-gerko-loses-tax-appeal-at-uk-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/billionaire-trader-alex-gerko-loses-tax-appeal-at-uk-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank to close 9 UK branches this week - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Lloyds Bank branches will shutter this week, in another blow to the high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-to-close-9-uk-branches-this-week-full-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-to-close-9-uk-branches-this-week-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP minister confirms March date for state pension age review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key changes to the state pension are already underway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-minister-confirms-march-date-for-state-pension-age-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-minister-confirms-march-date-for-state-pension-age-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older state pensioners can get extra £1,006 - started in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older state pensioners can get up to &pound;1,006 extra which began in April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-can-get-extra-1006-started-in-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-can-get-extra-1006-started-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 4 Natwest branches closing permanently this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The banking group said that 95% of its customers are using digital services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/all-4-natwest-branches-closing-permanently-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/all-4-natwest-branches-closing-permanently-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady at 2.8% in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure will ease BoE fears of a lasting impact from the Iran war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-holds-steady-at-28-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-holds-steady-at-28-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Law is changing' Martin Lewis update as '63-day rule' to come into force]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis has welcomed a 'big win' as the law is set to change next April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/law-is-changing-martin-lewis-update-as-63-day-rule-to-come-into-force/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/law-is-changing-martin-lewis-update-as-63-day-rule-to-come-into-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steady UK inflation removes any pressure for immediate rate rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headline inflation remained unchanged at 2.8% in May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/steady-uk-inflation-removes-any-pressure-for-immediate-rate-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/steady-uk-inflation-removes-any-pressure-for-immediate-rate-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 2.8% in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure will ease BoE fears of a lasting impact from the Iran war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-held-steady-at-28-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-held-steady-at-28-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Brexit Britain is still searching for an economic model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The services industries that account for most of the UK&rsquo;s exports are themselves squeezed by trade barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/post-brexit-britain-is-still-searching-for-an-economic-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/post-brexit-britain-is-still-searching-for-an-economic-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Made in Europe’ push hits UK plastics recyclers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only plastic sorted and recycled in EU will count towards recycling targets, jeopardising British exports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/made-in-europe-push-hits-uk-plastics-recyclers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/made-in-europe-push-hits-uk-plastics-recyclers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s hunt for a post-Brexit economic model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The services industries that account for most of the UK&rsquo;s exports are themselves squeezed by trade barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-hunt-for-a-post-brexit-economic-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-hunt-for-a-post-brexit-economic-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Big spending vibes, small spending commitments’: Burnham’s tricky fiscal dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester mayor has hinted at a number of expensive policy ambitions but vowed not to raise tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/big-spending-vibes-small-spending-commitments-burnhams-tricky-fiscal-dance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/big-spending-vibes-small-spending-commitments-burnhams-tricky-fiscal-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis shares 'best buys' savings accounts - 5% rate for up to &pound;25k]]></title><description><![CDATA[A finance provider's latest easy access savings account is free and simple to open, MSE says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-shares-best-buys-savings-accounts-5-rate-for-up-to-pound25k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-shares-best-buys-savings-accounts-5-rate-for-up-to-pound25k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best' easy access Cash ISA offers 'leading' rate of 4.51%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savers have seen easy access Cash ISA rates take a tumble since last week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-easy-access-cash-isa-offers-leading-rate-of-451/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-easy-access-cash-isa-offers-leading-rate-of-451/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank offers £20 cashback for UK customers - 1 simple task]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bank is offering UK customers &pound;20 to open new accounts and they don't have to make a switch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-offers-20-cashback-for-uk-customers-1-simple-task/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-offers-20-cashback-for-uk-customers-1-simple-task/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest to close 4 UK bank branches this week - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The banking group has closed more than 1,500 branches since 2015]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-to-close-4-uk-bank-branches-this-week-full-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-to-close-4-uk-bank-branches-this-week-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PIP update issued as DWP confirms level reached for first time ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal Independence Payment claimants in England and Wales have been issued with an update]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-pip-update-issued-as-dwp-confirms-level-reached-for-first-time-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-pip-update-issued-as-dwp-confirms-level-reached-for-first-time-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC stopping £117.22 monthly payments from September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tax office has confirmed payments will automatically stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-stopping-11722-monthly-payments-from-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-stopping-11722-monthly-payments-from-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households told to take photo before July in Martin Lewis-backed advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[MonseySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has previously spoken about the importance of taking the photo, with UK households issued July 1 deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-told-to-take-photo-before-july-in-martin-lewis-backed-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-told-to-take-photo-before-july-in-martin-lewis-backed-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households with energy meters urged to take photo before July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher energy rates are due to kick in from July 1 for millions of UK homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-energy-meters-urged-to-take-photo-before-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-with-energy-meters-urged-to-take-photo-before-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension warning as 8.7million affected by HMRC blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials have held their hands up and said people have paid more than they should have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-warning-as-87million-affected-by-hmrc-blunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-warning-as-87million-affected-by-hmrc-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers issued HMRC reminder if you've earned 'over &pound;1,000']]></title><description><![CDATA[Check here if you need to complete a tax return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/workers-issued-hmrc-reminder-if-youve-earned-over-pound1000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/workers-issued-hmrc-reminder-if-youve-earned-over-pound1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves ‘hopes’ to fund defence without tax rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK chancellor says cabinet has to decide where to cut spending to pay for extra military budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-hopes-to-fund-defence-without-tax-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-hopes-to-fund-defence-without-tax-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Radar preview: BoE’s June meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FT&rsquo;s guide on what to look out for in Thursday&rsquo;s session]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monetary-policy-radar-preview-boes-june-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monetary-policy-radar-preview-boes-june-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job-hopping can pay, but the employment market is changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data shows switching employers boosts prospects, but harder choices are beginning to emerge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/job-hopping-can-pay-but-the-employment-market-is-changing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/job-hopping-can-pay-but-the-employment-market-is-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment secretary casts doubt on £10bn Thames Water rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Reynolds&rsquo; warning increases prospect of the nationalisation of Britain&rsquo;s biggest water company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/environment-secretary-casts-doubt-on-10bn-thames-water-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/environment-secretary-casts-doubt-on-10bn-thames-water-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The winners of Brexit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in a decade marked by economic damage, some players have thrived from the disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-winners-of-brexit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-winners-of-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anxieties over inflation risk mount ahead of Bank of England rate-setting 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/restoring-parliament-could-cost-as-much-as-39bn-mps-warned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs warned over soaring cost of delaying work on UK parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crumbling Palace of Westminster &lsquo;in urgent need&rsquo; of repairs already estimated at &pound;11bn, says National Audit Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mps-warned-over-soaring-cost-of-delaying-work-on-uk-parliament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mps-warned-over-soaring-cost-of-delaying-work-on-uk-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays in restoring parliament cost at least £320mn a year, MPs warned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crumbling Palace of Westminster &lsquo;in urgent need&rsquo; of repairs already estimated at &pound;11bn, says National Audit Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/delays-in-restoring-parliament-cost-at-least-320mn-a-year-mps-warned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/delays-in-restoring-parliament-cost-at-least-320mn-a-year-mps-warned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners handed £48.15-a-week boost by DWP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some pensioners may be entitled to the support which amounts to around &pound;2,500 extra every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-handed-4815-a-week-boost-by-dwp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-handed-4815-a-week-boost-by-dwp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour ‘hands out £770m in benefits for unknown health conditions’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has been accused of 'handing out taxpayers' money' with 'no evidence of why it is being paid'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/labour-hands-out-770m-in-benefits-for-unknown-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/labour-hands-out-770m-in-benefits-for-unknown-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch courts City with call for greater risk-taking]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK opposition leader seeks to reset relations after market turbulence under ex-prime minister Liz Truss in 2022]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/badenoch-courts-city-with-call-for-greater-risk-taking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/badenoch-courts-city-with-call-for-greater-risk-taking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP issues new update on calls to lower state pension age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls to roll back the pension ages continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-issues-new-update-on-calls-to-lower-state-pension-age/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-issues-new-update-on-calls-to-lower-state-pension-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide Building Society offers competitive 6.5% interest savings account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high street giant is just one of a number of providers currently offering savings accounts with AERs over 6%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-building-society-offers-competitive-65-interest-savings-account/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-building-society-offers-competitive-65-interest-savings-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macron to pull out the stops to keep Trump at G7 gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[First rich nations summit since Iran war launched, a make-or-break British by-election, Warsh chairs his first FOMC meeting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/macron-to-pull-out-the-stops-to-keep-trump-at-g7-gathering/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/macron-to-pull-out-the-stops-to-keep-trump-at-g7-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP hands £114 per week to state pensioners with 56 health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around a million pensioners with disabilities or serious health conditions could be missing out on one of Britain's most underclaimed benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-hands-114-per-week-to-state-pensioners-with-56-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-hands-114-per-week-to-state-pensioners-with-56-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons confirms new £250 rule across 1,860 UK stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rule for loyal customers is only in place this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-confirms-new-250-rule-across-1860-uk-stores/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-confirms-new-250-rule-across-1860-uk-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Badge holder rules reveal 11 places where drivers cannot park day or night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The permit grants concessions to drivers or passengers, but there are several places where they cannot park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blue-badge-holder-rules-reveal-11-places-where-drivers-cannot-park-day-or-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blue-badge-holder-rules-reveal-11-places-where-drivers-cannot-park-day-or-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer could slash electric car sales targets in major update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies that fail to hit government quotas face fines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/keir-starmer-could-slash-electric-car-sales-targets-in-major-update/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/keir-starmer-could-slash-electric-car-sales-targets-in-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms 8 conditions that qualify for £114 weekly payment - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DWP has confirmed eight metabolic conditions recorded in PIP claims, with eligible claimants potentially receiving up to &pound;114.80 per week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-8-conditions-that-qualify-for-114-weekly-payment-full-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-8-conditions-that-qualify-for-114-weekly-payment-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should investors expect from Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market Questions is the FT&rsquo;s guide to the week ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-should-investors-expect-from-kevin-warshs-first-fed-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-should-investors-expect-from-kevin-warshs-first-fed-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester is a triumph of private enterprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Soft left&rsquo; Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham might have learned the wrong lessons from the city&rsquo;s revival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/manchester-is-a-triumph-of-private-enterprise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/manchester-is-a-triumph-of-private-enterprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons brings in £13.11 rule from October 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail giant made the announcement in May, after a deal was struck with the USDAW union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-brings-in-1311-rule-from-october-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-brings-in-1311-rule-from-october-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband just drove into a wall - now even Andy Burnham's had enough of his lunacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband has finally pushed his luck too far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-just-drove-into-a-wall-now-even-andy-burnhams-had-enough-of-his-lunacy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-just-drove-into-a-wall-now-even-andy-burnhams-had-enough-of-his-lunacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband just drove into a wall - now even Andy Burnham's had enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband has finally pushed his luck too far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-just-drove-into-a-wall-now-even-andy-burnhams-had-enough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-miliband-just-drove-into-a-wall-now-even-andy-burnhams-had-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households who iron their clothes face £20.40 charges from July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[From July 1, people in England, Wales, and Scotland on a standard variable tariff, and who pay for their electricity via Direct Debit, will pay 26.11p per kilowatt hour on average, significantly higher than the current April price cap .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-who-iron-their-clothes-face-2040-charges-from-july-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-who-iron-their-clothes-face-2040-charges-from-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rarest coin in UK history' worth &pound;72,000 if you own it &ndash; not Atlantic Salmon 50p]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coin is deemed the "rarest in UK history" and it's worth &pound;72,000 if you find it lurking in your change. So do you have one?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rarest-coin-in-uk-history-worth-pound72000-if-you-own-it-ndash-not-atlantic-salmon-50p/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rarest-coin-in-uk-history-worth-pound72000-if-you-own-it-ndash-not-atlantic-salmon-50p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households in England earning under £36,000 a year handed £30,000 boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those on a lower income could be eligible for energy savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-in-england-earning-under-36000-a-year-handed-30000-boost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-in-england-earning-under-36000-a-year-handed-30000-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage holders warned to check key date before June 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broker has some advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mortgage-holders-warned-to-check-key-date-before-june-18/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mortgage-holders-warned-to-check-key-date-before-june-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms £60,000 rule in 2026 as households face extra charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rule means affected households must make repayments to HMRC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-60000-rule-in-2026-as-households-face-extra-charge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-60000-rule-in-2026-as-households-face-extra-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis 'make decent money' update for Lloyds, Barclays, Santander customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said some people have made thousands of pounds in this way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-make-decent-money-update-for-lloyds-barclays-santander-customers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-make-decent-money-update-for-lloyds-barclays-santander-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding Circle claims two-thirds of payouts under SME loan scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lender used successor to Covid-era small business loan scheme to hand out loans to higher-risk borrowers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/funding-circle-claims-two-thirds-of-payouts-under-sme-loan-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/funding-circle-claims-two-thirds-of-payouts-under-sme-loan-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension update over new tax rule and how HMRC will 'identify' claimants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government announced the new policy last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-update-over-new-tax-rule-and-how-hmrc-will-identify-claimants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pension-update-over-new-tax-rule-and-how-hmrc-will-identify-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensions tip as changing your contributions can 'reduce your tax liability']]></title><description><![CDATA[A financial expert spoke about some key tax rules to 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Britain cannot put up with her any longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-destroys-everything-she-touches-keir-starmer-must-fire-her-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-destroys-everything-she-touches-keir-starmer-must-fire-her-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK family sells up and buys entire French hamlet for £450,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retired couple sold their UK home and joined their daughter's family to buy an entire hamlet in rural France for &pound;450,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-family-sells-up-and-buys-entire-french-hamlet-for-450000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-family-sells-up-and-buys-entire-french-hamlet-for-450000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy contracted 0.1% in 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claims]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/top-barrister-accused-of-tax-evasion-was-avoiding-red-tape-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/top-barrister-accused-of-tax-evasion-was-avoiding-red-tape-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues 'misled' car finance update to anyone claiming compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money-saving expert issued the warning for people claiming compensation over mis-sold car finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-misled-car-finance-update-to-anyone-claiming-compensation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-misled-car-finance-update-to-anyone-claiming-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How bond markets can learn to love public debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is ample room to be expansive within market-friendly fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-bond-markets-can-learn-to-love-public-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-bond-markets-can-learn-to-love-public-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota and JLR warn ‘Made in Europe’ plan threatens investment and jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals spark outcry from carmakers that export vehicles to EU from countries such as the UK, Turkey and Morocco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/toyota-and-jlr-warn-made-in-europe-plan-threatens-investment-and-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/toyota-and-jlr-warn-made-in-europe-plan-threatens-investment-and-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too much inheritance tax planning is driving families apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The not so great consequences of the UK&rsquo;s &pound;5.5tn wealth transfer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/too-much-inheritance-tax-planning-is-driving-families-apart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/too-much-inheritance-tax-planning-is-driving-families-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s post-Brexit policy options]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an unstable world, do all roads lead back to Europe?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-post-brexit-policy-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-post-brexit-policy-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to launch CO₂ supply push as pubs prepare for bumper beer 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06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/warburg-pincus-and-kkr-tap-buyers-for-uk-broadband-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners are getting used to the UK’s perma-crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households appear to have adapted to a constant state of flux]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/homeowners-are-getting-used-to-the-uks-perma-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/homeowners-are-getting-used-to-the-uks-perma-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VodafoneThree bids for TalkTalk consumer business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition would help UK&rsquo;s largest mobile operator fulfil ambition to double its broadband business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vodafonethree-bids-for-talktalk-consumer-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vodafonethree-bids-for-talktalk-consumer-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK seaside town fast food restaurant plummets into liquidation – 2.3 star rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The little takeaway by the sea has just collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-seaside-town-fast-food-restaurant-plummets-into-liquidation-23-star-rating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-seaside-town-fast-food-restaurant-plummets-into-liquidation-23-star-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S makes major June announcement for UK stores - &pound;13.41 rule will apply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications will open on July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mamps-makes-major-june-announcement-for-uk-stores-pound1341-rule-will-apply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/mamps-makes-major-june-announcement-for-uk-stores-pound1341-rule-will-apply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons opens new store in major UK city - first day was May 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to their estate of supermarkets, Morrisons has 1,600 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, around 600 of which are franchise stores that allow people or businesses to sell goods or services using the brand name, by providing them with a licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-opens-new-store-in-major-uk-city-first-day-was-may-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/morrisons-opens-new-store-in-major-uk-city-first-day-was-may-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers issued update over Highway Code change 'for safety reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns the current rules cause 'dangerous confusion']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/drivers-issued-update-over-highway-code-change-for-safety-reasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/drivers-issued-update-over-highway-code-change-for-safety-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide customers could get free £100 this week - check if you are eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know about qualifying for the money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-customers-could-get-free-100-this-week-check-if-you-are-eligible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-customers-could-get-free-100-this-week-check-if-you-are-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Ajax armoured vehicles set for £250mn funding boost 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to avoid long-term debt to limit independence premium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund managers say market will be &lsquo;wary&rsquo; of long-dated bonds as nation plots first issuance since 17th century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/investors-warn-scotland-to-avoid-long-term-debt-to-limit-independence-premium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/investors-warn-scotland-to-avoid-long-term-debt-to-limit-independence-premium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investors say Scotland should avoid long-term debt to limit independence premium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund managers say market will be &lsquo;wary&rsquo; of long-dated bonds as nation plots first issuance since 17th century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/investors-say-scotland-should-avoid-long-term-debt-to-limit-independence-premium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 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just weeks away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-issues-statement-over-premium-bonds-account-change-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-issues-statement-over-premium-bonds-account-change-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for Reeves: UK unemployment set to jump as economic growth forecast slashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Confederation of British Industry warns that around 200,000 more Britons are on track to become unemployed, with UK unemployment forecast to rise to 5.5%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blow-for-reeves-uk-unemployment-set-to-jump-as-economic-growth-forecast-slashed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blow-for-reeves-uk-unemployment-set-to-jump-as-economic-growth-forecast-slashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis warning over 'big' tax issue that 'every employee' should check]]></title><description><![CDATA[He warned that 'mistakes can happen' when it comes to your tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warning-over-big-tax-issue-that-every-employee-should-check/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-warning-over-big-tax-issue-that-every-employee-should-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost for millions as expert gives Bank of England 'this month' update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank's official inflation target remains 2%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boost-for-millions-as-expert-gives-bank-of-england-this-month-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boost-for-millions-as-expert-gives-bank-of-england-this-month-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpaid carers could get maternity-style ‘right to return’ to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paid leave for employees who quit to look after a friend or relative among protections being considered by government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unpaid-carers-could-get-maternity-style-right-to-return-to-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unpaid-carers-could-get-maternity-style-right-to-return-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the MPC is really debating at the Bank of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monetary policymakers are taking bets on corporate pricing strategies with very little evidence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-the-mpc-is-really-debating-at-the-bank-of-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-the-mpc-is-really-debating-at-the-bank-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steel tariffs will delay housebuilding, warns UK construction industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes risk causing &lsquo;significant&rsquo; shortage in key products, argues trade body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/steel-tariffs-will-delay-housebuilding-warns-uk-construction-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/steel-tariffs-will-delay-housebuilding-warns-uk-construction-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander chief Ana Botín: UK bank taxes make ‘no economic sense’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boss of EU&rsquo;s biggest bank criticises policy of singling out sector for extra levies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-chief-ana-botn-uk-bank-taxes-make-no-economic-sense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-chief-ana-botn-uk-bank-taxes-make-no-economic-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK employers hiring more temps as staff costs rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies wary of committing to permanent workers amid uncertain economic outlook, according to survey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-employers-hiring-more-temps-as-staff-costs-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-employers-hiring-more-temps-as-staff-costs-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers told to cut budgets to fund higher UK defence spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer locked in eleventh-hour wrangling with departments over how to pay for delayed investment plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-told-to-cut-budgets-to-fund-higher-uk-defence-spending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-told-to-cut-budgets-to-fund-higher-uk-defence-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers told to cut budgets to fund boost to UK defence spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer locked in eleventh-hour wrangling with departments over how to pay for delayed investment plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-told-to-cut-budgets-to-fund-boost-to-uk-defence-spending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ministers-told-to-cut-budgets-to-fund-boost-to-uk-defence-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How high will the Iran war push US inflation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market Questions is the FT&rsquo;s guide to the week ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-high-will-the-iran-war-push-us-inflation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-high-will-the-iran-war-push-us-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s questionable reliance on Palantir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government should use the best technology for any task, but be wary of &lsquo;lock-ins&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-questionable-reliance-on-palantir/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-questionable-reliance-on-palantir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners under 77 get £965 every four weeks after triple lock boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners under 77 get a boosted &pound;965 every four weeks with a full National Insurance record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-under-77-get-965-every-four-weeks-after-triple-lock-boost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-under-77-get-965-every-four-weeks-after-triple-lock-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households given £34,000 warning after Rachel Reeves announcement - ‘act now’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor wants to remove 'distortions which have led to pension schemes being increasingly used and marketed as a tax planning vehicle to transfer wealth']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-given-34000-warning-after-rachel-reeves-announcement-act-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-households-given-34000-warning-after-rachel-reeves-announcement-act-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners lose state pension payments due to 28-day rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners will begin to lose certain pension benefits payments due to a rule which kicks in after 28 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-lose-state-pension-payments-due-to-28-day-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-lose-state-pension-payments-due-to-28-day-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensions warning as 48% make potentially costly move - ‘out of pocket in later years’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert has issued advice after data suggested that Brits are doing something that could be disadvantageous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensions-warning-as-48-make-potentially-costly-move-out-of-pocket-in-later-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensions-warning-as-48-make-potentially-costly-move-out-of-pocket-in-later-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households without driveways set for 2p per mile plan after law change]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK households without driveways will be able to access the 2p per mile plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-without-driveways-set-for-2p-per-mile-plan-after-law-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/households-without-driveways-set-for-2p-per-mile-plan-after-law-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners over 65 can get £7,880 payments on top of state pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners can get a bumper &pound;7,880 on top of their state pension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-over-65-can-get-7880-payments-on-top-of-state-pension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-over-65-can-get-7880-payments-on-top-of-state-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues warning over state pension 'caveat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis discussed the circumstances in which it isn't worth putting money into a pension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-warning-over-state-pension-caveat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-warning-over-state-pension-caveat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax-free Personal Allowance increases to £20,070 due to HMRC rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC will raise your allowance to &pound;20,070 tax-free legally if you submit a return for this scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-increases-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-increases-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older state pensioners handed bumper £1,479.20 Monday payments in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some older state pensioners will get a bumper &pound;1,479.20 paid out to them from the DWP in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-handed-bumper-147920-monday-payments-in-june/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-handed-bumper-147920-monday-payments-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits in 1 group given urgent pension alert - affects 50% of people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers are having to save more in order to afford a comfortable retirement, analysis suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-in-1-group-given-urgent-pension-alert-affects-50-of-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-in-1-group-given-urgent-pension-alert-affects-50-of-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski’s latest ploy comes straight out of Nazi Germany – it’ll destroy Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are times when I fear for this country. This is one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zack-polanskis-latest-ploy-comes-straight-out-of-nazi-germany-itll-destroy-britain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zack-polanskis-latest-ploy-comes-straight-out-of-nazi-germany-itll-destroy-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms £21.88 cash boost for state pensioners over 80 in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eligible older retirees will benefit from some extra cash in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-2188-cash-boost-for-state-pensioners-over-80-in-june/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-2188-cash-boost-for-state-pensioners-over-80-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms new £1,400 incentive offered to this 1 group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions has announced an enhancement of one of its schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-new-1400-incentive-offered-to-this-1-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-new-1400-incentive-offered-to-this-1-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC alert as Brits told 'you will pay more']]></title><description><![CDATA[How much tax you will pay varies on your circumstances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-alert-as-brits-told-you-will-pay-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-alert-as-brits-told-you-will-pay-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms state pensioners can get £1,031.33 per month on top of State Pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extra cash will benefit state pensioners living alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-state-pensioners-can-get-103133-per-month-on-top-of-state-pension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-state-pensioners-can-get-103133-per-month-on-top-of-state-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key birthdates confirmed by DWP as 2026 state pension age change ‘already underway’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials have explained the key birthdays when people will start getting a pension later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-birthdates-confirmed-by-dwp-as-2026-state-pension-age-change-already-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-birthdates-confirmed-by-dwp-as-2026-state-pension-age-change-already-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working abroad? Here’s how not to fumble your UK pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to UK tax rules mean it&rsquo;s more important than ever to plan ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/working-abroad-heres-how-not-to-fumble-your-uk-pension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/working-abroad-heres-how-not-to-fumble-your-uk-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK first-time buyers turn to Grandpa and Grandma for financial help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatives other than parents have become a key source of funding for younger buyers, study finds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-first-time-buyers-turn-to-grandpa-and-grandma-for-financial-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 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money&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-inheritance-tax-prompted-the-great-pensions-rethink/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-inheritance-tax-prompted-the-great-pensions-rethink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham aims to boost social housing if he becomes prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour leadership hopeful sees way to funnel billions of pounds into sector while adhering to party&rsquo;s fiscal rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-aims-to-boost-social-housing-if-he-becomes-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-aims-to-boost-social-housing-if-he-becomes-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten years after Brexit: can the UK deliver change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join a subscriber webinar on Thursday June 25 and put your questions to FT journalists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ten-years-after-brexit-can-the-uk-deliver-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ten-years-after-brexit-can-the-uk-deliver-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce under fire for outsourcing parts of UK nuclear project to South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multibillion-pound contract to build three small modular reactors was signed with government body in April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rolls-royce-under-fire-for-outsourcing-parts-of-uk-nuclear-project-to-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rolls-royce-under-fire-for-outsourcing-parts-of-uk-nuclear-project-to-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Britain could afford to pay for war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keynes&rsquo;s 1940 financing plan contains lessons for the current government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-britain-could-afford-to-pay-for-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-britain-could-afford-to-pay-for-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham looks at how to boost infrastructure spending within fiscal rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester mayor discusses proposal from economist Jim O&rsquo;Neill to create independent body to assess new projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-looks-at-how-to-boost-infrastructure-spending-within-fiscal-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 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expectations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-schools-in-england-lose-20000-pupils-in-first-full-year-of-vat-on-fees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-schools-in-england-lose-20000-pupils-in-first-full-year-of-vat-on-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK taxpayers suffer from ‘permafrost’ of allowances frozen for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study calls for comprehensive review of tax system in which thresholds have ceased to be uprated for inflation over many years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-taxpayers-suffer-from-permafrost-of-allowances-frozen-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-taxpayers-suffer-from-permafrost-of-allowances-frozen-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers suffer from ‘permafrost’ of allowances frozen for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study calls for comprehensive review of tax system in which thresholds have ceased to be uprated for inflation over many years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/taxpayers-suffer-from-permafrost-of-allowances-frozen-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/taxpayers-suffer-from-permafrost-of-allowances-frozen-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The case for raising UK interest rates is growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England should proactively lean against second-round effects from the energy shock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-case-for-raising-uk-interest-rates-is-growing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:52:00 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You asked, we answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FT&rsquo;s Europe editor Ben Hall and Peter Foster, the FT&rsquo;s World trade editor, replied to reader questions in an Ask an Expert Q&amp;A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ten-years-on-whats-next-for-brexit-you-asked-we-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ten-years-on-whats-next-for-brexit-you-asked-we-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live reader Q&amp;A - Ten years on, what&rsquo;s next for Brexit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with the FT&rsquo;s Europe editor Ben Hall and Peter Foster, the FT&rsquo;s World trade editor, now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/live-reader-qampa-ten-years-on-whatrsquos-next-for-brexit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/live-reader-qampa-ten-years-on-whatrsquos-next-for-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global flight of the wealthy slows sharply as political and tax worries ease]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK had deep drop in rich people shifting jurisdiction after non-dom abolition played out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/global-flight-of-the-wealthy-slows-sharply-as-political-and-tax-worries-ease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/global-flight-of-the-wealthy-slows-sharply-as-political-and-tax-worries-ease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European engineering employers try to close big gender gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women make up only a fifth of professional engineers in the EU, an imbalance that can have unforeseen consequences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/european-engineering-employers-try-to-close-big-gender-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/european-engineering-employers-try-to-close-big-gender-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Treasury set to take control of fighter jet spending after defence ministry mishaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move comes as Keir Starmer prepares to announce &pound;15bn increase in military expenditure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-treasury-set-to-take-control-of-fighter-jet-spending-after-defence-ministry-mishaps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-treasury-set-to-take-control-of-fighter-jet-spending-after-defence-ministry-mishaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online adverts for UK starter jobs halve over past 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-government-urges-companies-to-share-data-about-ai-effects-on-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays hopes to boost UK economy with enlightened self-interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank wants the government to make changes that encourage more foreign companies to manage their cash from the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barclays-hopes-to-boost-uk-economy-with-enlightened-self-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barclays-hopes-to-boost-uk-economy-with-enlightened-self-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is out of his mind - new pledge would QUADRUPLE inheritance tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham presents himself as a new broom, ready to sweep useless Keir Starmer 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a quiet cliff edge waiting when the payslip ends and your plans suddenly feel too big.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/huge-pensions-warning-to-anyone-with-less-than-845k-in-pot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/huge-pensions-warning-to-anyone-with-less-than-845k-in-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas is giving away a decade's-worth of free energy to one lucky customer this June]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Gas members can enter the 'Win Your Bill' prize draw this June for a chance to get free energy worth &pound;16,410]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-is-giving-away-a-decades-worth-of-free-energy-to-one-lucky-customer-this-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-is-giving-away-a-decades-worth-of-free-energy-to-one-lucky-customer-this-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank down: Thousands report issues as customers 'can't access app']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyds customers are experiencing issues accessing their online accounts - as are Halifax and Royal Bank of Scotland's users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-down-thousands-report-issues-as-customers-cant-access-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-down-thousands-report-issues-as-customers-cant-access-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan signs deal with China’s Chery for Sunderland car production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future of UK&rsquo;s largest car plant was thrown into doubt by massive restructuring of Japanese group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nissan-signs-deal-with-chinas-chery-for-sunderland-car-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nissan-signs-deal-with-chinas-chery-for-sunderland-car-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to spend £1.3bn supporting Bedford theme park project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comcast&rsquo;s &pound;5bn Universal resort is due to open in 2031 and employ 20,000 during construction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-spend-13bn-supporting-bedford-theme-park-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-spend-13bn-supporting-bedford-theme-park-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms 14p charges for petrol drivers from June 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rule has slipped in for petrol drivers but it lands like a personal bill when you realise who it hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-14p-charges-for-petrol-drivers-from-june-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-14p-charges-for-petrol-drivers-from-june-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank issues '&pound;700' warning for branch customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules can vary depending on which Lloyds branch you are using]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-issues-pound700-warning-for-branch-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-issues-pound700-warning-for-branch-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial adviser identifies the exact time to book 2026 holiday for cheaper price]]></title><description><![CDATA[A financial adviser has revealed when you should book your next holiday, claiming there's an exact minute that prices on average are cheaper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/financial-adviser-identifies-the-exact-time-to-book-2026-holiday-for-cheaper-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/financial-adviser-identifies-the-exact-time-to-book-2026-holiday-for-cheaper-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers issued £425 MOT bill warning if car built in these years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers with cars built between these years are being hit with staggering repair costs after an MOT test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/drivers-issued-425-mot-bill-warning-if-car-built-in-these-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/drivers-issued-425-mot-bill-warning-if-car-built-in-these-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Nationwide members need to know as £631 payouts up for grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide has an exclusive deal for its members]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-nationwide-members-need-to-know-as-631-payouts-up-for-grabs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-nationwide-members-need-to-know-as-631-payouts-up-for-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US proposes tariffs of at least 10% after forced labour probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House makes first significant effort to resurrect sweeping tariffs since its defeat at US Supreme Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/us-proposes-tariffs-of-at-least-10-after-forced-labour-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/us-proposes-tariffs-of-at-least-10-after-forced-labour-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can the UK catch up on stablecoins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inquiry warns country risks missing out on potential benefits of new form of digital money because of excessive regulation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-can-the-uk-catch-up-on-stablecoins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-can-the-uk-catch-up-on-stablecoins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir should not have ‘significant role’ in UK public data systems, MPs say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology committee calls on government to trigger break clause in flashpoint NHS contract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/palantir-should-not-have-significant-role-in-uk-public-data-systems-mps-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/palantir-should-not-have-significant-role-in-uk-public-data-systems-mps-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League clubs could face legal action over sponsorship deals with crypto firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK regulator focuses on teams with partnerships with digital assets companies that are not authorised to operate in Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premier-league-clubs-could-face-legal-action-over-sponsorship-deals-with-crypto-firms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premier-league-clubs-could-face-legal-action-over-sponsorship-deals-with-crypto-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pushes ahead with zero-hours crackdown despite business warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[New right intended to fulfil Labour&rsquo;s pre-election pledge to ban &lsquo;exploitative&rsquo; contracts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-pushes-ahead-with-zero-hours-crackdown-despite-business-warnings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-pushes-ahead-with-zero-hours-crackdown-despite-business-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s stop mismeasuring inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most egregious problem is the way we assess housing costs for people who own their homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lets-stop-mismeasuring-inflation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lets-stop-mismeasuring-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit your questions: Ten years on, what’s next for Brexit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with the FT&rsquo;s Europe editor Ben Hall and Peter Foster, the FT&rsquo;s World trade editor, on Thursday June 4, at 1pm BST]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/submit-your-questions-ten-years-on-whats-next-for-brexit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/submit-your-questions-ten-years-on-whats-next-for-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s growth figures could use a little more seasoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[TD Securities says take growth with a big pinch of salt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-growth-figures-could-use-a-little-more-seasoning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-growth-figures-could-use-a-little-more-seasoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish EV start-up plans new UK plant in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munro is to build a new facility for industrial-use electric vehicles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/scottish-ev-start-up-plans-new-uk-plant-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/scottish-ev-start-up-plans-new-uk-plant-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blair has shone a spotlight on Starmer’s growth delusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour&rsquo;s commitment to fixing the sluggish economy comes with a dizzying number of caveats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blair-has-shone-a-spotlight-on-starmers-growth-delusion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blair-has-shone-a-spotlight-on-starmers-growth-delusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK house prices fall in May amid Iran turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher mortgage rates blamed for Nationwide index&rsquo;s first monthly decline this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-prices-fall-in-may-amid-iran-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-prices-fall-in-may-amid-iran-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Britons pay the price of Labour’s choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Spaghetti soup&rsquo; of agencies and policy-driven pressures on business aggravate difficulty of gaining entry-level work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/young-britons-pay-the-price-of-labours-choices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/young-britons-pay-the-price-of-labours-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK warns it could take action over crown dependencies’ lack of transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government in fresh bid to persuade likes of Guernsey as well as overseas territories to go further in tackling illicit finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-warns-it-could-take-action-over-crown-dependencies-lack-of-transparency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-warns-it-could-take-action-over-crown-dependencies-lack-of-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK reviews research centres that link academia and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concern that the &lsquo;catapult&rsquo; network has struggled to build national champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-reviews-research-centres-that-link-academia-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-reviews-research-centres-that-link-academia-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealth tax fears reignited by UK leadership uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contenders Streeting and Burnham have both hinted at tax reforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealth-tax-fears-reignited-by-uk-leadership-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealth-tax-fears-reignited-by-uk-leadership-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Stadium back in spotlight after West Ham’s 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-governor-warns-middle-east-ceasefire-would-still-create-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in Neets a ‘retirement crisis in slow motion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delayed pension contributions could leave higher earners with a savings shortfall of &pound;300,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rise-in-neets-a-retirement-crisis-in-slow-motion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rise-in-neets-a-retirement-crisis-in-slow-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[small caged mammal on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[in the grim darkness of the near future, small caged mammal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/small-caged-mammal-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/small-caged-mammal-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK soft power push has fallen flat, senior figures say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body set up to promote British interests overseas has been &lsquo;waste of time&rsquo; members complain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-soft-power-push-has-fallen-flat-senior-figures-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-soft-power-push-has-fallen-flat-senior-figures-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not using AI in public services would mean ‘choosing decline’, UK minister warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly appointed chief secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby wants to roll out technology across Whitehall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/not-using-ai-in-public-services-would-mean-choosing-decline-uk-minister-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/not-using-ai-in-public-services-would-mean-choosing-decline-uk-minister-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bonkers’: the audacious plan for a 1mn-person city near Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shiv Malik, a former journalist, conceived his vision of timber skyscrapers after chronicling how young people were struggling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bonkers-the-audacious-plan-for-a-1mn-person-city-near-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bonkers-the-audacious-plan-for-a-1mn-person-city-near-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s expanding ‘lost generation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milburn report on youth joblessness should be a priority for whoever leads Labour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-expanding-lost-generation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-expanding-lost-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the UK economy be revived? You asked, we answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economics leader writer Tej Parikh and economics commentator Chris Giles replied to reader questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/can-the-uk-economy-be-revived-you-asked-we-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/can-the-uk-economy-be-revived-you-asked-we-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to ‘do the splits’ on your mortgage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overstretched borrowers are finding ways to alleviate the pain of higher interest rates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/time-to-do-the-splits-on-your-mortgage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/time-to-do-the-splits-on-your-mortgage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU rejects UK push to create a single market for goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brussels said it would only discuss the &lsquo;reset&rsquo; package of measures at the bloc&rsquo;s next summit with Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eu-rejects-uk-push-to-create-a-single-market-for-goods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eu-rejects-uk-push-to-create-a-single-market-for-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Desmond’s group faces £40mn-plus bill from failed lottery lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge criticises &lsquo;unreasonable&rsquo; case that tycoon&rsquo;s Northern &amp; Shell brought against Gambling Commission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/richard-desmonds-group-faces-40mn-plus-bill-from-failed-lottery-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/richard-desmonds-group-faces-40mn-plus-bill-from-failed-lottery-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilt relief rally sends yields to biggest weekly drop since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham pledge to stick to fiscal rules and pullback from bets on higher BoE interest rates drive rebound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilt-relief-rally-sends-yields-to-biggest-weekly-drop-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/gilt-relief-rally-sends-yields-to-biggest-weekly-drop-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit your questions: How to revive the UK economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&amp;A with economics leader writer Tej Parikh and economics commentator Chris Giles from 1pm to 2pm (BST) on Thursday May 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2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warning-for-state-pensioners-act-now-to-avoid-33-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best instant access savings account named -5% returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer experts have named the best savings accounts for customers in 2026, and one of them gives a market-leading 5% returns on money stashed away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-instant-access-savings-account-named-5-returns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-instant-access-savings-account-named-5-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis urges households to try simple trick to cut bills - works 50% of the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[He reminds viewers that it's all about &lsquo;politeness and charm' - never 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inflation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-treasury-pushes-supermarkets-to-cap-food-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-treasury-pushes-supermarkets-to-cap-food-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power from Sizewell C will be more expensive than Hinkley Point, says UK watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Audit Office report says consumers will pay higher amount for energy from Suffolk project compared to its Somerset counterpart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/power-from-sizewell-c-will-be-more-expensive-than-hinkley-point-says-uk-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/power-from-sizewell-c-will-be-more-expensive-than-hinkley-point-says-uk-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK considers levying ‘oligarch premium’ on 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Gas to pay £20mn penalty over pre-payment meters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem found utility breached licence conditions designed to protect vulnerable customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-to-pay-20mn-penalty-over-pre-payment-meters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-to-pay-20mn-penalty-over-pre-payment-meters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas hit with £90mn in penalties over pre-payment meters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem found utility breached licence conditions designed to protect vulnerable customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-hit-with-90mn-in-penalties-over-pre-payment-meters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-hit-with-90mn-in-penalties-over-pre-payment-meters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo issues statement over blocked customer payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customer was unable to make a fairly standard payment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monzo-issues-statement-over-blocked-customer-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monzo-issues-statement-over-blocked-customer-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo clarifies rules over blocked customer payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customer was unable to make a fairly standard payment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monzo-clarifies-rules-over-blocked-customer-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monzo-clarifies-rules-over-blocked-customer-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great global bond freakout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, crypto&rsquo;s not money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-great-global-bond-freakout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-great-global-bond-freakout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the UK labour market absorb the energy shock?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some rate-setters think so, but there are reasons to be cautious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/can-the-uk-labour-market-absorb-the-energy-shock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/can-the-uk-labour-market-absorb-the-energy-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank update over bank card rules that apply to all customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exact Lloyds rules that apply depend on your situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-update-over-bank-card-rules-that-apply-to-all-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lloyds-bank-update-over-bank-card-rules-that-apply-to-all-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bosses hit out at impact of Westminster turmoil on business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty over Starmer&rsquo;s future is putting investment decisions and country&rsquo;s reputation at risk, CEOs say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-bosses-hit-out-at-impact-of-westminster-turmoil-on-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-bosses-hit-out-at-impact-of-westminster-turmoil-on-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s debt cage]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Labour politicians fight over the keys to No 10, the gilt market sets the limits of power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-debt-cage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britains-debt-cage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arm guards with pepper spray to stop shoplifters, says UK government adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iceland boss Richard Walker is pushing for more protection for retail workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/arm-guards-with-pepper-spray-to-stop-shoplifters-says-uk-government-adviser-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/arm-guards-with-pepper-spray-to-stop-shoplifters-says-uk-government-adviser-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arm guards with pepper spray to stop shoplifters says UK government adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iceland boss Richard Walker is pushing for more protection for retail workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/arm-guards-with-pepper-spray-to-stop-shoplifters-says-uk-government-adviser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/arm-guards-with-pepper-spray-to-stop-shoplifters-says-uk-government-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide explains legal restrictions that apply at all its branches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff have put up signs to inform customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-explains-legal-restrictions-that-apply-at-all-its-branches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-explains-legal-restrictions-that-apply-at-all-its-branches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older 'Friday' state pensioners given &pound;440 extra cash from May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older state pensioners paid on Fridays get a handy &pound;439.40 extra cash from May, not April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-friday-state-pensioners-given-pound440-extra-cash-from-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-friday-state-pensioners-given-pound440-extra-cash-from-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC £2,300 tax charge confirmed for UK households with savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC will charge &pound;2,300 each on average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-2300-tax-charge-confirmed-for-uk-households-with-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-2300-tax-charge-confirmed-for-uk-households-with-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Labour cannot ignore the gilt market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leadership hopefuls should not get into a trial of strength with bond investors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-labour-cannot-ignore-the-gilt-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-labour-cannot-ignore-the-gilt-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover swings to an annual loss after cyber attack and US tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tata Motors-owned luxury car maker&rsquo;s chief executive vows to make it &lsquo;more resilient&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jaguar-land-rover-swings-to-an-annual-loss-after-cyber-attack-and-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/jaguar-land-rover-swings-to-an-annual-loss-after-cyber-attack-and-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners born before June 28, 1960 handed automatic £200]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners are being told they'll be sent an automatic &pound;100 to &pound;300.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-born-before-june-28-1960-handed-automatic-200/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-born-before-june-28-1960-handed-automatic-200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building society launches 'competitive' 4.2% interest savings account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The savings account is "designed to offer competitive returns while encouraging savers to keep their money growing."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-society-launches-competitive-42-interest-savings-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-society-launches-competitive-42-interest-savings-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis tip helps woman increase pension pot by £45,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MoneySavingExpert helped a woman save &pound;45,000 for her pension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-tip-helps-woman-increase-pension-pot-by-45000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-tip-helps-woman-increase-pension-pot-by-45000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK first-quarter growth ‘probably part illusion’, analysts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget-related uncertainty has made it harder to estimate GDP, top statistician says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-first-quarter-growth-probably-part-illusion-analysts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-first-quarter-growth-probably-part-illusion-analysts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China warns UK over nationalisation of British Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beijing says it will take &lsquo;strong measures&rsquo; to protect rights of owner Jingye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/china-warns-uk-over-nationalisation-of-british-steel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/china-warns-uk-over-nationalisation-of-british-steel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cross is the Silicon Roundabout of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A formerly rundown area has become London&rsquo;s new global technology hub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/kings-cross-is-the-silicon-roundabout-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/kings-cross-is-the-silicon-roundabout-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK first-quarter GDP gives BoE no urgency to cut rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stronger headline growth and deflator figures suggest rate setters&rsquo; main concern should be price growth not activity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-first-quarter-gdp-gives-boe-no-urgency-to-cut-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-first-quarter-gdp-gives-boe-no-urgency-to-cut-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy grew 0.6% in first quarter despite Middle East energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expansion picked up after a lacklustre second half of last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-economy-grew-06-in-first-quarter-despite-middle-east-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-economy-grew-06-in-first-quarter-despite-middle-east-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK manufacturers warn of ‘significant problems’ from steel tariff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers should reconsider import measures due to take effect in July, says British Chambers of Commerce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-manufacturers-warn-of-significant-problems-from-steel-tariff-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-manufacturers-warn-of-significant-problems-from-steel-tariff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK estate agents at gloomiest in two years amid Iran turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle East conflict&rsquo;s economic impact is hurting the housing market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-estate-agents-at-gloomiest-in-two-years-amid-iran-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-estate-agents-at-gloomiest-in-two-years-amid-iran-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK estate agents at gloomiest in more than two years due to higher mortgage rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle East conflict&rsquo;s economic impact is hurting the housing market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-estate-agents-at-gloomiest-in-more-than-two-years-due-to-higher-mortgage-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-estate-agents-at-gloomiest-in-more-than-two-years-due-to-higher-mortgage-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weaker UK cities at risk from higher minimum wage, think-tank warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employers in Edinburgh and cities in south-east have been more able to absorb rises, Centre for Cities finds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/weaker-uk-cities-at-risk-from-higher-minimum-wage-think-tank-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/weaker-uk-cities-at-risk-from-higher-minimum-wage-think-tank-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in four workers paid close to UK minimum wage in many cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre for Cities research points to risks to local economies if ministers push pay rates too high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/one-in-four-workers-paid-close-to-uk-minimum-wage-in-many-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/one-in-four-workers-paid-close-to-uk-minimum-wage-in-many-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why UK assets are attractive despite the storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bearish outlook may only be shortlived, presenting opportunities for longer-term investors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-uk-assets-are-attractive-despite-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-uk-assets-are-attractive-despite-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoE chief economist becomes an outlier on the Monetary Policy Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huw Pill no longer speaks for the collective position of mainstream views in the BoE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-chief-economist-becomes-an-outlier-on-the-monetary-policy-committee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-chief-economist-becomes-an-outlier-on-the-monetary-policy-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who do gilt investors want to lead Britain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham seen as biggest risk to UK government bonds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/who-do-gilt-investors-want-to-lead-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/who-do-gilt-investors-want-to-lead-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK inheritance tax plans for pensions could cause family disputes, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schemes will be allowed to retain half of savings pot to cover potential tax bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inheritance-tax-plans-for-pensions-could-cause-family-disputes-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-inheritance-tax-plans-for-pensions-could-cause-family-disputes-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inheritance tax plans for pensions could cause family disputes, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schemes will be allowed to retain half of savings pot to cover potential tax bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/inheritance-tax-plans-for-pensions-could-cause-family-disputes-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/inheritance-tax-plans-for-pensions-could-cause-family-disputes-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for entries: UK’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are looking for organisations that have done most to increase revenues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/call-for-entries-uks-fastest-growing-companies-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/call-for-entries-uks-fastest-growing-companies-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms house boat council tax rules in full with £1,590 charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules for council tax on canal boats, house boats and narrow boats is made clear in HMRC's guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-house-boat-council-tax-rules-in-full-with-1590-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-house-boat-council-tax-rules-in-full-with-1590-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says bank customers can get free £210 before 12pm Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says bank switchers acting before noon on Wednesday can get a &pound;210 boost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-bank-customers-can-get-free-210-before-12pm-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-bank-customers-can-get-free-210-before-12pm-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners set to lose £69,900 each after state pension age change]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners are set to lose as much as &pound;69,900 each after the pension age rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-set-to-lose-69900-each-after-state-pension-age-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-set-to-lose-69900-each-after-state-pension-age-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms £200 tax charge rule for UK households]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current HMRC rules means select households face extra tax charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-200-tax-charge-rule-for-uk-households/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-200-tax-charge-rule-for-uk-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How long can the gilt market act as the UK’s political police?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bond vigilantes saddle up for Starmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-long-can-the-gilt-market-act-as-the-uks-political-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-long-can-the-gilt-market-act-as-the-uks-political-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas confirms new 9am rule for customers on Saturdays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rule comes in addition to a Sunday scheme to help customers save money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-confirms-new-9am-rule-for-customers-on-saturdays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-confirms-new-9am-rule-for-customers-on-saturdays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco customers warned Clubcard vouchers could 'expire' this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to experts, &pound;17 million-worth of Clubcard vouchers are set to run out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-customers-warned-clubcard-vouchers-could-expire-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-customers-warned-clubcard-vouchers-could-expire-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £5,000 deposit mortgage unveiled by Lloyds and Halifax as lenders battle for buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyds Banking Group, which incorporates Halifax, said the move would open the door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-5000-deposit-mortgage-unveiled-by-lloyds-and-halifax-as-lenders-battle-for-buyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-5000-deposit-mortgage-unveiled-by-lloyds-and-halifax-as-lenders-battle-for-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners can get an extra £1,500 on top of DWP benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners can get a discount worth &pound;1,500 on top of their DWP benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-can-get-an-extra-1500-on-top-of-dwp-benefit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-can-get-an-extra-1500-on-top-of-dwp-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues credit card 1p 'full balance' warning for Lloyds and Barclaycard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal finance broadcaster issued a crucial warning to credit card users at providers like Lloyds, Barclaycard, NatWest and HSBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-credit-card-1p-full-balance-warning-for-lloyds-and-barclaycard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-credit-card-1p-full-balance-warning-for-lloyds-and-barclaycard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC tells workers 'you can get tax refund sooner' in new Tuesday update]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC has updated its guidance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-tells-workers-you-can-get-tax-refund-sooner-in-new-tuesday-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-tells-workers-you-can-get-tax-refund-sooner-in-new-tuesday-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Credit claimants risk &pound;50 DWP fine for not 'reporting change']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed 20 changes that Universal Credit claimants must report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/universal-credit-claimants-risk-pound50-dwp-fine-for-not-reporting-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/universal-credit-claimants-risk-pound50-dwp-fine-for-not-reporting-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Japan minutes suggest next move to come in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summary of opinions points to June move even if &lsquo;the situation in the Middle East remains unclear&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-japan-minutes-suggest-next-move-to-come-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-japan-minutes-suggest-next-move-to-come-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['PM' Angela Rayner spreads panic &ndash; she's just pushed Britain closer to its worst nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANALYSIS - HARVEY JONES: Keir Starmer will fall. Angela Rayner is waiting. Fear is spreading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pm-angela-rayner-spreads-panic-ndash-shes-just-pushed-britain-closer-to-its-worst-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pm-angela-rayner-spreads-panic-ndash-shes-just-pushed-britain-closer-to-its-worst-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with log burners have been told of a May mistake 'with &pound;300 fine']]></title><description><![CDATA[New laws have been introduced - and anyone buying wood has been told of potential problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-log-burners-have-been-told-of-a-may-mistake-with-pound300-fine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/people-with-log-burners-have-been-told-of-a-may-mistake-with-pound300-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[30-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure prime minister to consider his position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-borrowing-costs-surge-as-starmer-leadership-crisis-rattles-bond-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-borrowing-costs-surge-as-starmer-leadership-crisis-rattles-bond-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits told 'protect yourself' as new '&pound;34,000 bill' looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The looming reforms are already changing behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-told-protect-yourself-as-new-pound34000-bill-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-told-protect-yourself-as-new-pound34000-bill-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms early £179.80 payments for households before June]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change this month will give households earlier than normal payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-early-17980-payments-for-households-before-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-early-17980-payments-for-households-before-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two ex-Carillion finance directors fined by accountancy regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRC wraps up outstanding investigation into 2018 collapse of construction group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/two-ex-carillion-finance-directors-fined-by-accountancy-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/two-ex-carillion-finance-directors-fined-by-accountancy-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five London areas together paid more inheritance tax than Scotland and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data highlights the UK Treasury&rsquo;s dependence on wealthy South East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-london-areas-together-paid-more-inheritance-tax-than-scotland-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-london-areas-together-paid-more-inheritance-tax-than-scotland-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to take full ownership of British Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government has been locked in talks with Chinese group Jingye over lossmaking business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-take-full-ownership-of-british-steel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-to-take-full-ownership-of-british-steel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the UK can use the bond markets’ ‘kindness of strangers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a way to reduce the risk of a run on gilts and decrease the cost of government borrowing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-uk-can-use-the-bond-markets-kindness-of-strangers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-the-uk-can-use-the-bond-markets-kindness-of-strangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government unit targets £99bn of investment from Australian pension funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan will &lsquo;deliver long-term economic growth while boosting our already strong trade relationship&rsquo;, says minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-government-unit-targets-99bn-of-investment-from-australian-pension-funds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-government-unit-targets-99bn-of-investment-from-australian-pension-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rare' 50p sells for whopping &pound;119 - check your change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Mint said these rare coins could 'drop right into your lap'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rare-50p-sells-for-whopping-pound119-check-your-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rare-50p-sells-for-whopping-pound119-check-your-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax-free personal allowances rises to £15,820 in May if you have 1 condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tax free allowance has risen by &pound;120.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowances-rises-to-15820-in-may-if-you-have-1-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowances-rises-to-15820-in-may-if-you-have-1-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pension experts share new &pound;300 retirement 'rule of thumb']]></title><description><![CDATA[The rule is intended to make pension planning easier to understand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-experts-share-new-pound300-retirement-rule-of-thumb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-experts-share-new-pound300-retirement-rule-of-thumb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP's underclaimed &pound;4,300 benefit that unlocks 4 freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 900,000 more Brits could be claiming the benefit but aren't, according to the latest data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwps-underclaimed-pound4300-benefit-that-unlocks-4-freebies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwps-underclaimed-pound4300-benefit-that-unlocks-4-freebies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your five minute guide to fiscal drag and Britain's most hated tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frozen tax thresholds, rising house prices and years of inflation mean more ordinary families are being dragged into the net through a stealth tax known as fiscal drag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/your-five-minute-guide-to-fiscal-drag-and-britains-most-hated-tax/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/your-five-minute-guide-to-fiscal-drag-and-britains-most-hated-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key date as HMRC to stop Child Benefit payments for thousands of parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child Benefit payments are set to stop for thousands of parents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-date-as-hmrc-to-stop-child-benefit-payments-for-thousands-of-parents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/key-date-as-hmrc-to-stop-child-benefit-payments-for-thousands-of-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP admits 'it's really bad' as 300,000 people miss out on payments entirely]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DWP boss explained what they are doing to address the problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-admits-its-really-bad-as-300000-people-miss-out-on-payments-entirely/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-admits-its-really-bad-as-300000-people-miss-out-on-payments-entirely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms automatic £200 for state pensioners under 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eligible pensioners will receive payments automatically.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-automatic-200-for-state-pensioners-under-80/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-automatic-200-for-state-pensioners-under-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC 'gift' tax allowance new data as 'people reduce bills']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a quarter of affluent savers have taken steps to reduce a future Inheritance Tax bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-gift-tax-allowance-new-data-as-people-reduce-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-gift-tax-allowance-new-data-as-people-reduce-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NS&amp;I issues statement to customers over 'blocked emails']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have been urged to be vigilant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-issues-statement-to-customers-over-blocked-emails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-issues-statement-to-customers-over-blocked-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natwest handing customers free £200]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential customers have only a few weeks to take advantage of the bank's deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-handing-customers-free-200/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-handing-customers-free-200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How politicians should talk to bond markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might be annoying that money is not free but a combative approach with investors is not a great choice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-politicians-should-talk-to-bond-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/how-politicians-should-talk-to-bond-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[250,000 more UK households handed automatic £150]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Government has announced major changes to a Government scheme that helps millions of households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/250000-more-uk-households-handed-automatic-150/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/250000-more-uk-households-handed-automatic-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC letters land on doorsteps for £1,406 payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letters are being sent to around 1.5 million households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-letters-land-on-doorsteps-for-1406-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-letters-land-on-doorsteps-for-1406-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87 muscle conditions that can qualify for £778 a month PIP - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individuals living with muscle conditions could be entitled to the extra financial help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/87-muscle-conditions-that-can-qualify-for-778-a-month-pip-full-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/87-muscle-conditions-that-can-qualify-for-778-a-month-pip-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas hands 500 households £1,000 boost - with more due this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households don't have to be British Gas customers to be eligible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-hands-500-households-1000-boost-with-more-due-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/british-gas-hands-500-households-1000-boost-with-more-due-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says 'check if you are owed &pound;100s' as 'now is perfect time']]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance expert explained how some people could reclaim hundreds of pounds in energy credit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-check-if-you-are-owed-pound100s-as-now-is-perfect-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-check-if-you-are-owed-pound100s-as-now-is-perfect-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outstanding' bank deal 'pays customers &pound;200']]></title><description><![CDATA[Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has highlighted a number of financial products this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/outstanding-bank-deal-pays-customers-pound200/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/outstanding-bank-deal-pays-customers-pound200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bank alert with 'extra &pound;275 cost']]></title><description><![CDATA[Households could be up to &pound;275 worse off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-bank-alert-with-extra-pound275-cost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-bank-alert-with-extra-pound275-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon slashes 1000s of prices - ‘now cheaper than Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The e-commerce giant revealed that more and more people are purchasing grocery and household items from its website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/amazon-slashes-1000s-of-prices-now-cheaper-than-tesco-asda-and-sainsburys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/amazon-slashes-1000s-of-prices-now-cheaper-than-tesco-asda-and-sainsburys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAC says 'drivers should do two things' in Friday petrol and diesel price update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RAC has urged drivers to take two key steps before filling up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rac-says-drivers-should-do-two-things-in-friday-petrol-and-diesel-price-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rac-says-drivers-should-do-two-things-in-friday-petrol-and-diesel-price-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliveroo to make major change to service after £2.9bn takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deliveroo is rolling out a major new feature after its &pound;2.9bn takeover that could transform how customers use the app beyond takeaway orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/deliveroo-to-make-major-change-to-service-after-29bn-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:05:00 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more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/danger-zone-warning-as-pound136000-repayment-trap-hitting-certain-brits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/danger-zone-warning-as-pound136000-repayment-trap-hitting-certain-brits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best&rsquo; bank switch offer on market offers customers &pound;504 in 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the account's &pound;3 monthly fee, savers can get returns of up to &pound;504 in the first year, when the welcome bonus, maximum savings interest and monthly cashback are taken into account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bestrsquo-bank-switch-offer-on-market-offers-customers-pound504-in-12-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:04:00 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are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-issues-update-over-current-account-rules-all-the-key-facts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-issues-update-over-current-account-rules-all-the-key-facts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest hands customers £287 income boost with new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Steere, money expert at comparison site Finder, said the deal can deliver meaningful value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-hands-customers-287-income-boost-with-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/natwest-hands-customers-287-income-boost-with-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP issues Motability Scheme update as 53,000 Brits oppose planned changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes aim to align the scheme more closely with the broader vehicle leasing market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-issues-motability-scheme-update-as-53000-brits-oppose-planned-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-issues-motability-scheme-update-as-53000-brits-oppose-planned-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘BT is back’ as telecoms group revives its consumer brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[FTSE 100 group launches push to capitalise on its &lsquo;heritage&rsquo; after years of prioritising EE and Plusnet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bt-is-back-as-telecoms-group-revives-its-consumer-brand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bt-is-back-as-telecoms-group-revives-its-consumer-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK drivers who pay for parking at car parks issued important warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which? has warned drivers to make several checks before paying for car park stays, or risk having their personal data and money stolen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-drivers-who-pay-for-parking-at-car-parks-issued-important-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-drivers-who-pay-for-parking-at-car-parks-issued-important-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco Clubcard warning as £17m in vouchers go unclaimed – ‘last chance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK shoppers should hurry if they want to make use of their Clubcard points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-clubcard-warning-as-17m-in-vouchers-go-unclaimed-last-chance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-clubcard-warning-as-17m-in-vouchers-go-unclaimed-last-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords and second-home buyers squeezed by stamp duty surcharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers of additional properties now pay the lion&rsquo;s share of SDLT in most English local authorities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/landlords-and-second-home-buyers-squeezed-by-stamp-duty-surcharge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/landlords-and-second-home-buyers-squeezed-by-stamp-duty-surcharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI ‘losers’ should be compensated through retraining, says ex-cabinet secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gus O&rsquo;Donnell calls for funding to teach new skills to people who lose their jobs as a result of the new technology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ai-losers-should-be-compensated-through-retraining-says-ex-cabinet-secretary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ai-losers-should-be-compensated-through-retraining-says-ex-cabinet-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t let the taxman grab your tax-free cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s tempting to blow the lump sum on a sports car &mdash; but the more sensible option may be to take it in small amounts like regular income]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dont-let-the-taxman-grab-your-tax-free-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dont-let-the-taxman-grab-your-tax-free-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t let the taxman grab the tax-free cash from your pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s tempting to blow the lump sum on a sports car &mdash; but the more sensible option may be to take it in small amounts like regular income]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dont-let-the-taxman-grab-the-tax-free-cash-from-your-pension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dont-let-the-taxman-grab-the-tax-free-cash-from-your-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football referees win tax battle with HMRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tribunal finds that officials&rsquo; ability to turn down assignments helped to justify self-employed status]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/football-referees-win-tax-battle-with-hmrc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/football-referees-win-tax-battle-with-hmrc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer loyalist urges prime minister to go further on tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeevun Sandher says Labour MPs &lsquo;have to do the deep thinking&rsquo; to solve Britain&rsquo;s problems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/starmer-loyalist-urges-prime-minister-to-go-further-on-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/starmer-loyalist-urges-prime-minister-to-go-further-on-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private equity firms face reckoning as £31bn broadband push turns sour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant losses and consumer &lsquo;inertia&rsquo; drive expectations of consolidation among the &lsquo;altnet&rsquo; UK providers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-equity-firms-face-reckoning-as-31bn-broadband-push-turns-sour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/private-equity-firms-face-reckoning-as-31bn-broadband-push-turns-sour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms £25,233 benefits limit for UK households - started in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK households are given a maximum amount of benefits they can claim, apart from some exceptions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-25233-benefits-limit-for-uk-households-started-in-april/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-25233-benefits-limit-for-uk-households-started-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners under 76 handed £246 a week after another triple lock boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners will get at least &pound;246 a week after the next triple lock boost kicks in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-under-76-handed-246-a-week-after-another-triple-lock-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-under-76-handed-246-a-week-after-another-triple-lock-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fully legal HMRC Inheritance Tax loophole to leave bumper £1m tax-free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money expert Martin Lewis says there's a way you can legally avoid Inheritance Tax by boosting your threshold by an extra &pound;675,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fully-legal-hmrc-inheritance-tax-loophole-to-leave-bumper-1m-tax-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fully-legal-hmrc-inheritance-tax-loophole-to-leave-bumper-1m-tax-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues surprise tax bills to 700,000 UK households]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC is sending surprise extra tax bills to as many as 700,000 UK households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-surprise-tax-bills-to-700000-uk-households/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-surprise-tax-bills-to-700000-uk-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older state pensioners given £1,800.23 payments every month with DWP rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older state pensioners can still take advantage of a DWP rule no longer available to new state pensioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-given-180023-payments-every-month-with-dwp-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-given-180023-payments-every-month-with-dwp-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax-free Personal Allowance rises to £20,070 due to HMRC rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC will give you a &pound;20,070 allowance tax-free legally for the new tax year if you submit a self-assessment tax return for this scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-rises-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-free-personal-allowance-rises-to-20070-due-to-hmrc-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms unexpected £108.20 payments for households before June]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change this month will give households earlier payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-unexpected-10820-payments-for-households-before-june/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-unexpected-10820-payments-for-households-before-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners given full £47.88 extra cash in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[May will bring some extra cash to pensioner bank accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-given-full-4788-extra-cash-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-given-full-4788-extra-cash-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski cannot believe his luck - what he’s just done to Britain is terrifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Party leader Zack Polanski has shot from zero to hard-left hero in a matter of months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zack-polanski-cannot-believe-his-luck-what-hes-just-done-to-britain-is-terrifying/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zack-polanski-cannot-believe-his-luck-what-hes-just-done-to-britain-is-terrifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys update on new loyalty programme with free food and 1 big birthday treat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Guys Rewards gives new members some goodies - here's how to claim yours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-guys-update-on-new-loyalty-programme-with-free-food-and-1-big-birthday-treat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/five-guys-update-on-new-loyalty-programme-with-free-food-and-1-big-birthday-treat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water utilities jettison listening sticks and embrace AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[World leaders in the sector, such as Singapore, have leakage rates that are 75% lower than in England and Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/water-utilities-jettison-listening-sticks-and-embrace-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/water-utilities-jettison-listening-sticks-and-embrace-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pub groups betting on World Cup to counter sluggish consumer demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optimism comes as a result of early bookings despite the sector enduring tepid sales growth in March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-pub-groups-betting-on-world-cup-to-counter-sluggish-consumer-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-pub-groups-betting-on-world-cup-to-counter-sluggish-consumer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war accelerates ‘Regrexit’ as wealthy UK expats weigh a return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-doms also blame difficulties in adjusting to new lifestylesand marital problems while living in low-tax jurisdictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/iran-war-accelerates-regrexit-as-wealthy-uk-expats-weigh-a-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/iran-war-accelerates-regrexit-as-wealthy-uk-expats-weigh-a-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthy raid their pensions to avoid UK inheritance tax shake-up, advisers warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unused retirement savings could be taxed as part of overall estates after next year&rsquo;s reforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealthy-raid-their-pensions-to-avoid-uk-inheritance-tax-shake-up-advisers-warn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wealthy-raid-their-pensions-to-avoid-uk-inheritance-tax-shake-up-advisers-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top donors split over UK museums charging foreign tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free admission to the 15 national museums and galleries began in 2001]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/top-donors-split-over-uk-museums-charging-foreign-tourists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/top-donors-split-over-uk-museums-charging-foreign-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Blue urbanism’ — a key to England’s housing undersupply?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canal-side developments in east London, Bristol, Liverpool and elsewhere are helping to meet building targets &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not all smooth waters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blue-urbanism-a-key-to-englands-housing-undersupply/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/blue-urbanism-a-key-to-englands-housing-undersupply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco argues equal pay claim disregards ‘economic reality’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket one of several retailers forced to explain salary differences to employment tribunals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-argues-equal-pay-claim-disregards-economic-reality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-argues-equal-pay-claim-disregards-economic-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues fresh 'ASAB' warning to anyone booking a holiday this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis warned that you could lose the entire cost of your holiday this summer if you fail to act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-fresh-asab-warning-to-anyone-booking-a-holiday-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-fresh-asab-warning-to-anyone-booking-a-holiday-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street restaurant chain with 28 outlets to call in administrators - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[High levels of inflation in the UK, driven by rising energy and food prices together with increase in labour costs, blamed for move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/high-street-restaurant-chain-with-28-outlets-to-call-in-administrators-full-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/high-street-restaurant-chain-with-28-outlets-to-call-in-administrators-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most important' Martin Lewis travel rule he swears by for 2026 holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis shared the one travel rule he swears by for 2026 holidays, and it can change everything if something goes wrong in the future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/most-important-martin-lewis-travel-rule-he-swears-by-for-2026-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/most-important-martin-lewis-travel-rule-he-swears-by-for-2026-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco and Barclays hand drivers money off petrol and diesel from Friday, May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offer comes just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend, when millions of motorists will be hitting the roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-and-barclays-hand-drivers-money-off-petrol-and-diesel-from-friday-may-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tesco-and-barclays-hand-drivers-money-off-petrol-and-diesel-from-friday-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers handed free Tesco Clubcard points every Saturday in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clubcard holders can get the free points from the comfort of their own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/customers-handed-free-tesco-clubcard-points-every-saturday-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/customers-handed-free-tesco-clubcard-points-every-saturday-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW and Mercedes announcement means UK drivers face 'fresh uncertainty' over &pound;829 payouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FCA warned that millions of consumers could face delays in receiving compensation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vw-and-mercedes-announcement-means-uk-drivers-face-fresh-uncertainty-over-pound829-payouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/vw-and-mercedes-announcement-means-uk-drivers-face-fresh-uncertainty-over-pound829-payouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older state pensioners handed bumper £1,479.20 Friday payments in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some older state pensioners will get a bumper &pound;1,479.20 paid out to them from the DWP in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-handed-bumper-147920-friday-payments-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/older-state-pensioners-handed-bumper-147920-friday-payments-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax explains rule that applies to anyone with a current account]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may be required to provide some extra information to Halifax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-explains-rule-that-applies-to-anyone-with-a-current-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-explains-rule-that-applies-to-anyone-with-a-current-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP PIP reassessment latest and what could prompt a review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DWP can carry out a PIP review at any time, but there are certain triggers that can prompt an unscheduled reassessment of your claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-pip-reassessment-latest-and-what-could-prompt-a-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-pip-reassessment-latest-and-what-could-prompt-a-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK goods exports to US have not recovered from Trump’s tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain has been pushed into an unusual trade deficit with its largest trading partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-goods-exports-to-us-have-not-recovered-from-trumps-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-goods-exports-to-us-have-not-recovered-from-trumps-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tactical' mortgage move to 'cheaper products' saving borrowers cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of England data shows mortgage approvals increased in March 2025 while remortgage volumes surged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tactical-mortgage-move-to-cheaper-products-saving-borrowers-cash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tactical-mortgage-move-to-cheaper-products-saving-borrowers-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK house price rise defies economic impact of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unexpected increase in April supported by relative strength in household finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-price-rise-defies-economic-impact-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-house-price-rise-defies-economic-impact-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens to pledge £15 minimum wage in employment rights’ push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurgent party seeks to court voters and trade unions with promises on pay and secondary picketing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/greens-to-pledge-15-minimum-wage-in-employment-rights-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/greens-to-pledge-15-minimum-wage-in-employment-rights-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water’s management should be sacked, MPs say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shareholders in utility group should also &lsquo;take share of blame&rsquo; for failures, says parliamentary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/south-east-waters-management-should-be-sacked-mps-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/south-east-waters-management-should-be-sacked-mps-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoE cannot shield households from Iran energy crisis, Bailey says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central bank can wait for now but its modelling points to higher interest rates this year, analysts say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-cannot-shield-households-from-iran-energy-crisis-bailey-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-cannot-shield-households-from-iran-energy-crisis-bailey-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pension savers warned 'your tax bill will increase' as 8.2 million dragged into net]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions face rising tax bills as frozen thresholds drag millions into paying more, with higher earners hit hardest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-savers-warned-your-tax-bill-will-increase-as-82-million-dragged-into-net/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-savers-warned-your-tax-bill-will-increase-as-82-million-dragged-into-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building society&rsquo;s 'new' savings and ISA range has interest rates up to 4.4%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making sure you've got the best account is crucial for looking after your money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-societyrsquos-new-savings-and-isa-range-has-interest-rates-up-to-44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/building-societyrsquos-new-savings-and-isa-range-has-interest-rates-up-to-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pension savers issued urgent warning of rise in cruel scam - 'costs victims &pound;47,000']]></title><description><![CDATA[Retirement plans feel suddenly fragile as scammers lean on that inheritance tax panic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-savers-issued-urgent-warning-of-rise-in-cruel-scam-costs-victims-pound47000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pension-savers-issued-urgent-warning-of-rise-in-cruel-scam-costs-victims-pound47000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms major rule change for PIP and Universal Credit from April 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[A policy tweak arrives and behind it is a promise that could make taking a first step feel less like a trap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-major-rule-change-for-pip-and-universal-credit-from-april-30/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-confirms-major-rule-change-for-pip-and-universal-credit-from-april-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC sending early £108.20 payments into bank accounts on Friday, May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A payment change will give eligible households an early cash boost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-sending-early-10820-payments-into-bank-accounts-on-friday-may-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-sending-early-10820-payments-into-bank-accounts-on-friday-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK school trips boost children's attention by 80% &ndash; but 40% miss out due to cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study claims that educational UK school trips can boost children's attention by up to 80% and their curiosity by 75% - but two-fifths of UK children have missed out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-school-trips-boost-childrens-attention-by-80-ndash-but-40-miss-out-due-to-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-school-trips-boost-childrens-attention-by-80-ndash-but-40-miss-out-due-to-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best small 4x4 named and it's not a Land Rover, Toyota or Volvo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of motoring experts have put together a list of the best small 4x4s on sale in the UK today and have come up with an intriguing top three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-small-4x4-named-and-its-not-a-land-rover-toyota-or-volvo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/best-small-4x4-named-and-its-not-a-land-rover-toyota-or-volvo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert names 6 cheapest travel insurance policies for over 65s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Money Saving Expert website has recommended travel insurance deals for over 65s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewiss-money-saving-expert-names-6-cheapest-travel-insurance-policies-for-over-65s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewiss-money-saving-expert-names-6-cheapest-travel-insurance-policies-for-over-65s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premium Bonds bank NS&amp;I announces changes in its bonds as new rates confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NS&amp;I has announced rate increases across its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premium-bonds-bank-nsampi-announces-changes-in-its-bonds-as-new-rates-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premium-bonds-bank-nsampi-announces-changes-in-its-bonds-as-new-rates-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues May &pound;12,570 state pension warning adding 'anything above that is taxed']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves has frozen the income tax thresholds to 2031, meaning many more pensioners will be paying tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-may-pound12570-state-pension-warning-adding-anything-above-that-is-taxed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-may-pound12570-state-pension-warning-adding-anything-above-that-is-taxed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but says ‘ready to act’ if needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375-but-says-ready-to-act-if-needed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375-but-says-ready-to-act-if-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but says ‘ready to act’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375-but-says-ready-to-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375-but-says-ready-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England sets stage for extended hold on interest rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[BoE scrapped its central scenario for first time since pandemic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-sets-stage-for-extended-hold-on-interest-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-sets-stage-for-extended-hold-on-interest-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy undershot expectations to grow at 2% rate in first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expansion falls short of 2.2 per cent forecast by economists but marks a pick-up from a weak end to last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/us-economy-undershot-expectations-to-grow-at-2-rate-in-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/us-economy-undershot-expectations-to-grow-at-2-rate-in-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurozone inflation rises to 3% in April amid Middle East energy shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economy&rsquo;s 0.1 per cent growth in the first quarter was slower than expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurozone-inflation-rises-to-3-in-april-amid-middle-east-energy-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/eurozone-inflation-rises-to-3-in-april-amid-middle-east-energy-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European stocks and government bonds fall as oil price climbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy shock intensifies fears that global economy faces prolonged period of higher inflation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/european-stocks-and-government-bonds-fall-as-oil-price-climbs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/european-stocks-and-government-bonds-fall-as-oil-price-climbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB follows Fed and BoE in holding rates steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central banks await further evidence of persistent inflation stemming from Middle East war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ecb-follows-fed-and-boe-in-holding-rates-steady/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ecb-follows-fed-and-boe-in-holding-rates-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central bank decisions as they happened: ECB keeps interest rates as inflation rises, Bank of England holds but says ‘ready to act’]]></title><description><![CDATA[US economy undershoots expectations to grow 2% rate in first quarter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/central-bank-decisions-as-they-happened-ecb-keeps-interest-rates-as-inflation-rises-bank-of-england-holds-but-says-ready-to-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/central-bank-decisions-as-they-happened-ecb-keeps-interest-rates-as-inflation-rises-bank-of-england-holds-but-says-ready-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoE holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Middle East energy shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decision comes as rate-setters weigh the impact of surging oil prices on the UK economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-holds-interest-rates-at-375-amid-middle-east-energy-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/boe-holds-interest-rates-at-375-amid-middle-east-energy-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England in stand-off with FCA over trading firms’ capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare dispute emerges after watchdog proposes to boost liquidity for groups such as Jane Street and Citadel Securities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-in-stand-off-with-fca-over-trading-firms-capital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-in-stand-off-with-fca-over-trading-firms-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham backs borrowing outside fiscal rules to boost defence spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester mayor warns Labour needs to take a &lsquo;different course&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-backs-borrowing-outside-fiscal-rules-to-boost-defence-spending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/burnham-backs-borrowing-outside-fiscal-rules-to-boost-defence-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves defends record as chancellor as cabinet reshuffle rumours grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs speculate that Keir Starmer will revamp his top team after next week&rsquo;s elections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-defends-record-as-chancellor-as-cabinet-reshuffle-rumours-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/reeves-defends-record-as-chancellor-as-cabinet-reshuffle-rumours-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Scottish salmon catch drops by 40% in one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data highlights &lsquo;extremely concerning&rsquo; decline in fish population]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wild-scottish-salmon-catch-drops-by-40-in-one-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/wild-scottish-salmon-catch-drops-by-40-in-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The problem with falling house prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes are too expensive in the UK, but a large correction would be bad for everyone &mdash; including first-time buyers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-problem-with-falling-house-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-problem-with-falling-house-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles, America and the futility of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s stagnant economy and the US&rsquo;s dynamic one are both politically dysfunctional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/king-charles-america-and-the-futility-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/king-charles-america-and-the-futility-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s CIC considers selling Heathrow stake over third runway cost worries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beijing-backed wealth fund puts 10% stake in London airport on &lsquo;active watch&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/chinas-cic-considers-selling-heathrow-stake-over-third-runway-cost-worries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/chinas-cic-considers-selling-heathrow-stake-over-third-runway-cost-worries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have we gone too far with British declinism?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new books portray a land caught in a muddle and beset by inequalities. A familiar story or is it time for a reset?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/have-we-gone-too-far-with-british-declinism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/have-we-gone-too-far-with-british-declinism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do art galleries need economists?]]></title><description><![CDATA[London&rsquo;s Whitechapel Gallery has appointed Mariana Mazzucato as its first economist-in-residence &mdash; to ask how society defines what is valuable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/do-art-galleries-need-economists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/do-art-galleries-need-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downing Street rules out temporary rent freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves stirred speculation by promising to &lsquo;use every lever&rsquo; to help renters hit by Iran war fallout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/downing-street-rules-out-temporary-rent-freeze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/downing-street-rules-out-temporary-rent-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK population growth downgraded as migration slows]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONS predicts number of residents will reach 71mn by 2034 due to lower fertility and immigration curbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-population-growth-downgraded-as-migration-slows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-population-growth-downgraded-as-migration-slows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish bet on gas from kitchen scraps hits policy snag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cork plant set to come online next year may end up benefiting UK&rsquo;s climate goals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/irish-bet-on-gas-from-kitchen-scraps-hits-policy-snag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/irish-bet-on-gas-from-kitchen-scraps-hits-policy-snag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Radar preview: BoE’s April meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the Monetary Policy Radar preview of Thursday&rsquo;s decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monetary-policy-radar-preview-boes-april-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monetary-policy-radar-preview-boes-april-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England expected to hold rates steady despite inflation risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[No immediate need to change policy given weak labour market and lack of corporate pricing power, says governor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-rates-steady-despite-inflation-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-rates-steady-despite-inflation-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NS&amp;I makes Premium Bonds change with new higher rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative allows savers to support Government initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-makes-premium-bonds-change-with-new-higher-rate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nsampi-makes-premium-bonds-change-with-new-higher-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O2 issues new statement to customers - 'costing &pound;145m']]></title><description><![CDATA[The network provider is demanding 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total amount refunded has barely changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thousands-of-pensioners-overcharged-3160-by-hmrc-check-if-youre-owed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/thousands-of-pensioners-overcharged-3160-by-hmrc-check-if-youre-owed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC confirms new minimum pension age rules - check if you're affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC announced the new pension rules in its latest pension scheme newsletter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-new-minimum-pension-age-rules-check-if-youre-affected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-confirms-new-minimum-pension-age-rules-check-if-youre-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warns state pensioners to check pensions after 'error back to 2006']]></title><description><![CDATA[If anybody thinks they are affected, they can always contact the HMRC, a minister said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warns-state-pensioners-to-check-pensions-after-error-back-to-2006/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-warns-state-pensioners-to-check-pensions-after-error-back-to-2006/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer says UK insisted on ‘Rolls-Royce’ upgrades for post-Grenfell works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urban Splash is fighting government&rsquo;s bid to recover &pound;48mn in safety costs on buildings in Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/developer-says-uk-insisted-on-rolls-royce-upgrades-for-post-grenfell-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:00 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/drivers-hit-with-octopus-energy-hikes-prices-from-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday update for drivers sees dates set for £829 payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Finance and Leasing Association has confirmed it will not challenge the FCA's &pound;9.1 billion motor finance compensation scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monday-update-for-drivers-sees-dates-set-for-829-payments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/monday-update-for-drivers-sees-dates-set-for-829-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl names 876 UK towns where it wants to open new supermarkets - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidl has revealed an extensive list of the locations it wants to open new stores in the UK, including several in England, Scotland and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lidl-names-876-uk-towns-where-it-wants-to-open-new-supermarkets-full-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/lidl-names-876-uk-towns-where-it-wants-to-open-new-supermarkets-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander and Natwest to close 55 branches by May 28 starting this week - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two high street giants are restructuring how they deliver banking services amid a broader shift online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-and-natwest-to-close-55-branches-by-may-28-starting-this-week-full-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/santander-and-natwest-to-close-55-branches-by-may-28-starting-this-week-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP sending out extra £100 to state pensioners from November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The payment will be rolled out next winter to help with bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-sending-out-extra-100-to-state-pensioners-from-november/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-sending-out-extra-100-to-state-pensioners-from-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK wealth tax would backfire, warns IFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think-tank says the policy is not the answer to inequality and would drive internationally mobile super-rich to leave Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wealth-tax-would-backfire-warns-ifs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-wealth-tax-would-backfire-warns-ifs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers given new payment warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[New expert analysis has shown a difficult picture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barclays-hsbc-lloyds-natwest-and-santander-customers-given-new-payment-warning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/barclays-hsbc-lloyds-natwest-and-santander-customers-given-new-payment-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves to hit pensions with UK's 'most hated tax' - 4 ways to protect your money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britons paid &pound;8.5billion in inheritance tax in 2024/25, up almost 50% in just four years - and it won't stop there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-to-hit-pensions-with-uks-most-hated-tax-4-ways-to-protect-your-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/rachel-reeves-to-hit-pensions-with-uks-most-hated-tax-4-ways-to-protect-your-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK’s 100% debt-to-GDP ratio was a statistical dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe never as high as we thought]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-uks-100-debt-to-gdp-ratio-was-a-statistical-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/the-uks-100-debt-to-gdp-ratio-was-a-statistical-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unequal Britain can’t work out what to do about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional disparities in health, wealth and education are a blight on our economy and society]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/unequal-britain-cant-work-out-what-to-do-about-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 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market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zero-hour-contract-crackdown-risks-job-losses-business-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/zero-hour-contract-crackdown-risks-job-losses-business-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[55 NatWest and Santander branches to close by May 28 starting Tuesday - full list of dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander is closing 40 UK branches with the first to fo Tuesday, April 28 while NatWest will close 15 branches by the end of May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/55-natwest-and-santander-branches-to-close-by-may-28-starting-tuesday-full-list-of-dates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/55-natwest-and-santander-branches-to-close-by-may-28-starting-tuesday-full-list-of-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rule change for Nationwide, Lloyds NatWest customers 'from Tuesday']]></title><description><![CDATA[Major high street lenders will be obliged to comply with regulations from April 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-rule-change-for-nationwide-lloyds-natwest-customers-from-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/major-rule-change-for-nationwide-lloyds-natwest-customers-from-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP PIP five ‘most common conditions’ qualifying for £194 a week help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal Independence Payments are made to help people with disabilities pay for the extra costs they face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-pip-five-most-common-conditions-qualifying-for-194-a-week-help/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-pip-five-most-common-conditions-qualifying-for-194-a-week-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC expert explains to anyone with £5,000 in their bank account key warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about why viewers were told they were making big mistakes not making a simple change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-expert-explains-to-anyone-with-5000-in-their-bank-account-key-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bbc-expert-explains-to-anyone-with-5000-in-their-bank-account-key-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premium Bonds bank NS&amp;I relaunches bonds with new rate confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NS&amp;I has renewed the product which could be popular for 'savers with big pots']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premium-bonds-bank-nsampi-relaunches-bonds-with-new-rate-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/premium-bonds-bank-nsampi-relaunches-bonds-with-new-rate-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents told to ‘call HMRC’ if they meet these criteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents who meet two criteria may be able to pay their tax dues in a different way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/parents-told-to-call-hmrc-if-they-meet-these-criteria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/parents-told-to-call-hmrc-if-they-meet-these-criteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP to give major update in weeks on July 10,000-mile driving limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised about the impact on disabled people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-give-major-update-in-weeks-on-july-10000-mile-driving-limit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-to-give-major-update-in-weeks-on-july-10000-mile-driving-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What signals can investors expect from the Fed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market Questions is the FT&rsquo;s guide to the week ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-signals-can-investors-expect-from-the-fed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/what-signals-can-investors-expect-from-the-fed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain acts richer than it is]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country&rsquo;s habits and virtues are built for a prosperity it no longer enjoys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-acts-richer-than-it-is/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-acts-richer-than-it-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax threshold £12,570 freeze update as £220 alert issued and £18k plan gets backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's decision to freeze income tax thresholds is set to wipe out a &pound;117 reduction in household energy bills says study]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-threshold-12570-freeze-update-as-220-alert-issued-and-18k-plan-gets-backing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-threshold-12570-freeze-update-as-220-alert-issued-and-18k-plan-gets-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury as benefits claimants 'given &pound;155 discounts on beach huts' - 'freebie Britain!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics have raised concerns about the scale of concessions, with some saying that "freebie Britain has spiralled out of control."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fury-as-benefits-claimants-given-pound155-discounts-on-beach-huts-freebie-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fury-as-benefits-claimants-given-pound155-discounts-on-beach-huts-freebie-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bank taxes might be back on the table in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The problem with &lsquo;windfall&rsquo; taxes is that the relatively small amount raised is often not worth the long-term cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/why-bank-taxes-might-be-back-on-the-table-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 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losses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/confusing-jargon-and-economic-uncertainty-stop-half-of-brits-from-investing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/confusing-jargon-and-economic-uncertainty-stop-half-of-brits-from-investing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide 'red flag' warning as customers told 'do not']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have been warned of a potential 'risk' to be aware of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-red-flag-warning-as-customers-told-do-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-red-flag-warning-as-customers-told-do-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big change for BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, EE, customers from April]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules have come in this month from Ofcom and mean more compensation if broadband goes off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/big-change-for-bt-sky-virgin-media-talktalk-ee-customers-from-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/big-change-for-bt-sky-virgin-media-talktalk-ee-customers-from-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's issues statement as sales hit &pound;25.9bn - makes Aldi promise to customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket giant's boss warns there will be pressure on food prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/sainsburys-issues-statement-as-sales-hit-pound259bn-makes-aldi-promise-to-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/sainsburys-issues-statement-as-sales-hit-pound259bn-makes-aldi-promise-to-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Red’ Angela Rayner spells disaster for Britain – she’d tank UK economy in 3 ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves has made a dog's dinner of the economy. What follows will be even worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/red-angela-rayner-spells-disaster-for-britain-shed-tank-uk-economy-in-3-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/red-angela-rayner-spells-disaster-for-britain-shed-tank-uk-economy-in-3-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons' Den winner on &pound;50,000 investment plan - and what viewers didn't see]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said winning the investment has been 'transformational' for his business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dragons-den-winner-on-pound50000-investment-plan-and-what-viewers-didnt-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dragons-den-winner-on-pound50000-investment-plan-and-what-viewers-didnt-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide announces major change for customers 'from today']]></title><description><![CDATA[Halifax has also given an update]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-announces-major-change-for-customers-from-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-announces-major-change-for-customers-from-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits race to buy protection as war fears grow - here's how to take cover]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in anxious times. War, terrorism and climate change dominate the headlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-race-to-buy-protection-as-war-fears-grow-heres-how-to-take-cover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-race-to-buy-protection-as-war-fears-grow-heres-how-to-take-cover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide update as major change confirmed from Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday will see an update from the Nationwide Building Society]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-update-as-major-change-confirmed-from-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nationwide-update-as-major-change-confirmed-from-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK public sector borrowing hit £12.6bn in March as Iran war strains finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher energy prices stoked by conflict have resulted in higher borrowing costs for government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-sector-borrowing-hit-126bn-in-march-as-iran-war-strains-finances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-public-sector-borrowing-hit-126bn-in-march-as-iran-war-strains-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK consumer confidence falls to lowest level in more than two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher inflation following Middle East war darkens outlook for spending and economic growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-two-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC explains pension 'up to 100%' rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[A taxpayer asked a question as they were looking to retire soon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-explains-pension-up-to-100-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-explains-pension-up-to-100-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says &pound;92 document 'more important than a will']]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal finance expert said the legal change is absolutely vital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-pound92-document-more-important-than-a-will/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-says-pound92-document-more-important-than-a-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'death tax' warning as experts say avoid HMRC threshold risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The standard threshold - known as the nil-rate band - has been stuck at &pound;325,000 since 2009]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-death-tax-warning-as-experts-say-avoid-hmrc-threshold-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-death-tax-warning-as-experts-say-avoid-hmrc-threshold-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK business activity rose more than expected in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies rushed to make purchases amid fears that the Iran war would send prices even higher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-business-activity-rose-more-than-expected-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-business-activity-rose-more-than-expected-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Miliband's latest decisions are sheer madness - but there's someone even worse coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer was sold to us as a sane, sensible PM. Yet on his watch, the Labour Party has lost its mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-milibands-latest-decisions-are-sheer-madness-but-theres-someone-even-worse-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/ed-milibands-latest-decisions-are-sheer-madness-but-theres-someone-even-worse-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues 'more restrictive' warning over savings accounts rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A saver was told by their provider that they couldn't access a service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-more-restrictive-warning-over-savings-accounts-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/martin-lewis-issues-more-restrictive-warning-over-savings-accounts-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC, Santander and TSB make major mortgage change &ndash; 'significant shift']]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes will come into effect on Thursday and Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hsbc-santander-and-tsb-make-major-mortgage-change-ndash-significant-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hsbc-santander-and-tsb-make-major-mortgage-change-ndash-significant-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'good news' announcements for TSB, first direct and Santander customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are changing quickly right now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-good-news-announcements-for-tsb-first-direct-and-santander-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/new-good-news-announcements-for-tsb-first-direct-and-santander-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers missing out on £10,000 or more in pension due to error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many workers could be entitled to backdated payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/workers-missing-out-on-10000-or-more-in-pension-due-to-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/workers-missing-out-on-10000-or-more-in-pension-due-to-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits told 'passports may not be valid' under new 2026 Europe travel rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPCA is warning that changes to travel rules mean some previously issued documents may no longer be valid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-told-passports-may-not-be-valid-under-new-2026-europe-travel-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/brits-told-passports-may-not-be-valid-under-new-2026-europe-travel-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirees issued £77,000 warning as one move could slash state pension]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major decision could significantly affect state pension entitlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/retirees-issued-77000-warning-as-one-move-could-slash-state-pension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/retirees-issued-77000-warning-as-one-move-could-slash-state-pension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A vibe check from commodities pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus UK inflation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/a-vibe-check-from-commodities-pros/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/a-vibe-check-from-commodities-pros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK could save £2.5bn by helping banks to buy gilts, says Barclays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idea long pursued by banking sector lobbyists faces opposition from regulators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-could-save-25bn-by-helping-banks-to-buy-gilts-says-barclays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/uk-could-save-25bn-by-helping-banks-to-buy-gilts-says-barclays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isa confusion clouds UK’s launch of retail investing campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Savvy the Squirrel&rsquo; initiative comes as investors await clarity on eligibility of products in stocks-and-shares products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/isa-confusion-clouds-uks-launch-of-retail-investing-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/isa-confusion-clouds-uks-launch-of-retail-investing-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita loses Royal Mail pension scheme contract after failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister lacks &lsquo;confidence&rsquo; in outsourcer&rsquo;s ability to implement and transition to new operating model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/capita-loses-royal-mail-pension-scheme-contract-after-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/capita-loses-royal-mail-pension-scheme-contract-after-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 900,000 state pensioners missing out on £2,600 cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;2.5 billion goes unclaimed every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/over-900000-state-pensioners-missing-out-on-2600-cash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/over-900000-state-pensioners-missing-out-on-2600-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP benefits claims for food issues surge by 500%]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former MP has criticised the government for the rise in claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-benefits-claims-for-food-issues-surge-by-500/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-benefits-claims-for-food-issues-surge-by-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP update over £250 payments into claimant bank accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[People risk missing out on the cash they are due]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-update-over-250-payments-into-claimant-bank-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-update-over-250-payments-into-claimant-bank-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List of cars exempt from 'luxury vehicle tax' from April 2026 includes Audi, BMW, BYD]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 475,000 drivers are set to save &pound;425 a year, according to new research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/list-of-cars-exempt-from-luxury-vehicle-tax-from-april-2026-includes-audi-bmw-byd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/list-of-cars-exempt-from-luxury-vehicle-tax-from-april-2026-includes-audi-bmw-byd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol and diesel drivers demand urgent HMRC tax change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts are calling on the Government to act as fuel prices in the UK remain high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/petrol-and-diesel-drivers-demand-urgent-hmrc-tax-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/petrol-and-diesel-drivers-demand-urgent-hmrc-tax-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel-saving 'tips' that could harm your car as 'genuine' method explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEM Motoring Assist has issued a warning about 'fuel-saving tricks' that 'can do more harm than good and even lead to compromises in safety']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fuel-saving-tips-that-could-harm-your-car-as-genuine-method-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/fuel-saving-tips-that-could-harm-your-car-as-genuine-method-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues tax warning to households with a pay rise this April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households above an income threshold may be hit with extra tax charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-tax-warning-to-households-with-a-pay-rise-this-april/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/hmrc-issues-tax-warning-to-households-with-a-pay-rise-this-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax says customers 'get extra &pound;250 without earning a penny more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Halifax has contacted customers directly to explain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-says-customers-get-extra-pound250-without-earning-a-penny-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/halifax-says-customers-get-extra-pound250-without-earning-a-penny-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank boosts interest on savings account to 4.27% and earns 'excellent' rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The savings account has been described as "competitive"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-boosts-interest-on-savings-account-to-427-and-earns-excellent-rating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/bank-boosts-interest-on-savings-account-to-427-and-earns-excellent-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner, 86, convicted after making one-letter typo on car insurance forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pensioner only realised the error after she received a letter from the DVLA saying she was being criminally prosecuted for keeping a vehicle without insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioner-86-convicted-after-making-one-letter-typo-on-car-insurance-forms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioner-86-convicted-after-making-one-letter-typo-on-car-insurance-forms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pensioners unlock free TV licence and council tax discount with £4,300 DWP benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 910,000 eligible households fail to claim the benefit, leaving approximately &pound;2.5billion in support unclaimed each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-unlock-free-tv-licence-and-council-tax-discount-with-4300-dwp-benefit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/state-pensioners-unlock-free-tv-licence-and-council-tax-discount-with-4300-dwp-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP clarifies Universal Credit rules for 2026 holidays &ndash; 'payments could stop']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules dictate how long you can go away for and still claim Universal Credit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-clarifies-universal-credit-rules-for-2026-holidays-ndash-payments-could-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-clarifies-universal-credit-rules-for-2026-holidays-ndash-payments-could-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP sending over £921 to state pensioners early based on two-digit code]]></title><description><![CDATA[State pensioners may receive payments earlier than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-sending-over-921-to-state-pensioners-early-based-on-two-digit-code/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/dwp-sending-over-921-to-state-pensioners-early-based-on-two-digit-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of pensioners with common condition can claim extra £114 a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many state pensioners may be unaware of the financial help they are entitled to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-of-pensioners-with-common-condition-can-claim-extra-114-a-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/millions-of-pensioners-with-common-condition-can-claim-extra-114-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutritionist recommends 5 foods to lower your cholesterol]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may also want to make some changes to your wider lifestyle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nutritionist-recommends-5-foods-to-lower-your-cholesterol/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/nutritionist-recommends-5-foods-to-lower-your-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain 'only has itself to blame' for sharpest IMF downgrade in G7]]></title><description><![CDATA[One expert has said Labour's net-zero agenda was leaving the UK exposed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-only-has-itself-to-blame-for-sharpest-imf-downgrade-in-g7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/britain-only-has-itself-to-blame-for-sharpest-imf-downgrade-in-g7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax warning over 'misleading' changes as 'millions will quietly pay more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many taxpayers don't understand how the rules apply to them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-warning-over-misleading-changes-as-millions-will-quietly-pay-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/tax-warning-over-misleading-changes-as-millions-will-quietly-pay-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioners could save &pound;3,000 a year as Martin Lewis says 900,000 are 'missing out']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis urged people to check if they could qualify for this underclaimed cash support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioners-could-save-pound3000-a-year-as-martin-lewis-says-900000-are-missing-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/pensioners-could-save-pound3000-a-year-as-martin-lewis-says-900000-are-missing-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucial thing you must not do if you put wrong fuel in your car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misfuelling is an expensive error that can cause serious engine damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/crucial-thing-you-must-not-do-if-you-put-wrong-fuel-in-your-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/crucial-thing-you-must-not-do-if-you-put-wrong-fuel-in-your-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent alert as 'four in five would trust AI with personal data']]></title><description><![CDATA[undefined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/urgent-alert-as-four-in-five-would-trust-ai-with-personal-data/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/urgent-alert-as-four-in-five-would-trust-ai-with-personal-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic TV shopping channel on brink of going bankrupt - 16,900 employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV shopping channels have been struggling to adapt as more consumers turn to online marketplaces such as TikTok and Shein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/iconic-tv-shopping-channel-on-brink-of-going-bankrupt-16900-employees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/iconic-tv-shopping-channel-on-brink-of-going-bankrupt-16900-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I work in London - my commute is over four hours and costs &pound;150 but I won't move']]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivia Norton commutes from South Devon to London on a gruelling four-and-a-half hour train journey costing &pound;150 each trip - but she insists she won't move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/i-work-in-london-my-commute-is-over-four-hours-and-costs-pound150-but-i-wont-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/finance/i-work-in-london-my-commute-is-over-four-hours-and-costs-pound150-but-i-wont-move/</guid></item></channel></rss>