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Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:27 PM ET

Daily Express - Business

What Labour's new council tax shakeup means for you as Martin Lewis 'welcomes' changes -- The money expert has campaigned for changes and describes it as a 'huge first step forward'.

3 hours ago

State pensioners could get free £180 TV licence and £4,300 boost with DWP benefit -- Up to 910,000 families who were entitled did not claim the benefit.

8 hours ago

Martin Lewis issues DWP alert to pensioners on less than £380 a week -- The personal finance guru called on retirees to make sure they're not missing out on thousands...

7 hours ago

EasyJet issues update on ticket prices as airline takes £25m hit -- EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has provided customers with a crucial update around ticket prices and...

11 hours ago

HMRC confirms early £108.20 payments for households in May

3 hours ago

Best family car named and it's not a Ford, Audi, Hyundai, or Kia

7 hours ago

Over two-thirds of Brits say living alone is 'unaffordable' in 2026

8 hours ago

British Gas '11am rule' to cut household energy bills 'immediately'

9 hours ago

Major changes for people taking time off work for illness

5 days ago

Older state pensioners handed £739.60 state pension payments every 4 weeks

5 days ago

State pensioners born in these years get instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase in 2026

5 days ago

Millions of UK energy bill payers could be set for good news - The shift is already feeding through into forecasts for the energy price cap

3 hours ago

HMRC issues update over £1,000 rule ahead of tax rate changes

11 hours ago

48,000 UK drivers 'face £100 charge' every day

11 hours ago

Martin Lewis explains major 'under radar' tax policy change - 'this isn't small potatoes'

13 hours ago

Nationwide update for anyone with a current or savings account

13 hours ago

UK car garage crashes into administration - in business since 2018

13 hours ago

Artisan bakery's tech for good brings joy to all

12 days ago

21 NCP car parks 'to close tomorrow' as company in administration - full list

21 days ago

Major UK retailer with 200 stores up for sale just 7 years after £95m buyout

22 days ago

Expert explains key step to avoid 'hard reality' if you die without paying off mortgage -- Rising house prices and longer mortgage terms mean more people are carrying debt into later...

17 hours ago

Rachel Reeves is running out of money – and pensioners might pay the ultimate price

15 hours ago

ISAs 'not always tax-free' as adviser explains little-known HMRC rule

15 hours ago

Lidl and Iceland named and shamed as first supermarkets to break major new rule

16 hours ago

New council tax '63 days' rule as announcement made

16 hours ago

State pension warning as households told 'prepare' to go without it -- It comes as Government spending on welfare has increased dramatically.

11 hours ago

5 DWP extra payments state pensioners could be entitled to - full list -- People over the state pension age are entitled to some extra support from the DWP

21 hours ago

DWP 'accepts' four key changes to UC, PIP and ESA -- The DWP has accepted four out of five key recommendations

8 hours ago

The Crusader: Customer welcomes payout after cashing in struggling fund

29 days ago

The Crusader: British Gas and Royal Mail team up to resolve billing error

1 month ago

The Crusader: Good call of duty to cut-off widow

1 month ago

DWP benefits stopping this month as claimants told not to ignore letter - Benefit claimants should have received a letter

15 hours ago

Pension savers offered 'best lifetime annuity rates in a decade' in 'buyer's market'

18 hours ago

Here's how you can beat 'crippling cinema prices' - tickets for just £1

19 hours ago

Check online now to see how much state pension you will get as age rises

19 hours ago

Best plug-in hybrid named and it's not Ford, Volvo, or Toyota

20 hours ago

DWP hands 12 million pensioners £1,045.63 monthly payments from April

14 hours ago

DWP sending £300 to state pensioners on 12 'qualifying' benefits -- Eligible pensioners will receive a payment of up to £300 automatically.

3 hours ago

3 high street banks giving out £200 in April - full list of eligibility -- Three of the UK's high street banks are offering £200 switching bonuses, but customers must meet...

1 day ago

Households with kettles face £65 charges - change 1 thing -- EXCLUSIVE: Recently, I asked energy experts whether households should get rid of their tumble...

1 day ago

Households with 9 appliances plugged in face £111.29 charges per year -- You might think you're not racking up any extra costs by leaving certain appliances plugged in,...

1 day ago

Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Morrisons customers urged to get free £210

21 hours ago

Lloyds Bank says eligible people could get 'more than five times their income'

1 day ago

DWP state pension 'poverty warning' as change affects anyone in UK born after 1960

1 day ago

New food brand HIDE debuts in Tesco with "honest ingredients" and fair pricing pledge

1 day ago

Bank of England interest rates update as expert issues 'can't rule out' Iran warning -- Market pricing at the moment has been described as 'odd'

1 day ago

Huge new council tax change to be made for UK households in 2027 -- The reform is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done, it has been argued.

1 day ago

British Gas, Octopus, EON and OVO customers told to claim over £500 before July -- Energy suppliers are holding onto millions of pounds that should be in Brits' bank accounts.

20 hours ago

Rachel Reeves just days from disaster – she's about to get the biggest shock of her life

1 day ago

M&S makes major change to Sparks loyalty scheme - earn £255 and unlock freebies

1 day ago

Martin Lewis warns of huge hidden risk - British couples should do 1 thing - The Money Saving Expert says it will ensure both people are better prepared for the future.

1 day ago

Major UK mobile network announces huge change for customers

1 day ago

Gen Z enjoy 'little luxuries' while boosting savings through resale and banking app tools

1 day ago

Martin Lewis' MSE says 'do not just accept' in car insurance update

1 day ago

Households in England set for £30 council tax bills cut every month after law change

1 day ago

Tesco makes major Clubcard change with service axed next week

1 day ago

Uniformed workers missing out on HMRC tax relief as £142 million unclaimed annually

1 day ago

Martin Lewis 'in tears' as council tax law change confirmed for UK households -- Money expert Martin Lewis admitted he is 'a bit teary' following the major change to council tax...

1 day ago

Longest range electric car you can buy in the UK and it's not a Volvo, BMW, or BYD -- As oil prices soar due to the Iran conflict, more Britons are considering electric cars - and...

1 day ago

Nationwide rolls out new free service in 12 more branches - helped 5,700 customers so far -- Anyone can book an appointment, including non-Nationwide and non-Virgin Money customers.

1 day ago

State Pension and benefit payment dates May 2026 - full list

1 day ago

Urgent Tesco card warning as Money Saving Expert says take your money out 'now'

1 day ago

British Gas, EON, EDF and Octopus Energy customers warned to act on Wednesday -- Customers of every energy firm are being warned they must act 'asap'.

1 day ago

Energy bill warning to 16 million customers - check if you can claim £200

1 day ago

HMRC warning over 'red flags' that could land workers with shock tax bills

1 day ago

'I was on the wrong tax code – I claimed £9,400 back with one phone call'

1 day ago

Asda announces huge new 24/7 change in UK supermarkets from May

1 day ago

Key personal tax threshold £12,570 update as £18,000 call backing soars -- Pressure growing on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over 'so wrong' freeze for lowest band

1 day ago

Martin Lewis' MSE explains 'free £210' and how to get it -- A Money Saving Expert article has shared who can get the cash and who is not eligible

1 day ago

AA ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over 'drip pricing' -- The AA must refund affected customers of AA Driving School and BSM Driving School over £760,000

1 day ago

Minister issues update over vehicle restriction changes

1 day ago

Pensioners get 4.8% state pension triple lock increase – but 450,000 won't get anything

1 day ago

Nutritionist recommends two supplements she would take 'on a daily basis' She also spoke about the best time to take your supplements

1 day ago

The UK's economic forecast is bleak – here's what it means for your mortgage

1 day ago

Martin Lewis issues urgent 8-word warning - 'don't ignore this'

1 day ago

HMRC issues new warning to people earning £60,000 or more - 'you may need to pay'

1 day ago

NatWest issues statement as 100s of customers see money 'disappear' from their accounts

1 day ago

Brits issued £350 warning over huge HMRC change

2 days ago

Supermarket bank urges customers 'withdraw money now' before it shuts service on April 26

2 days ago

Nationwide shares 'coin deposit update' for customers at all branches -- Nationwide has issued guidance for customers who want to deposit coins into their current...

2 days ago

UK drivers given dates for 'petrol and diesel shortages and price rises' -- A former government adviser has said it would be 'perfectly sensible' for ministers to encourage...

2 days ago

UK at risk of 'stagflation' as IMF slashes economic forecast - what it means for you -- EXCLUSIVE: Stagflation is widely regarded by economists as one of the most difficult economic...

2 days ago

New HMRC rule in 34 days means Brits could be left ignored

2 days ago

HMRC sends new tax codes to 2 million state pensioners

2 days ago

RAC says petrol and diesel 'should fall by several pence a litre' -- It's predicting some better news, but not everyone is convinced

2 days ago

HMRC issues update over 'random' security checks for customer payments

2 days ago

Older state pensioners get £8.45 weekly extra in triple lock update

2 days ago

Monthly amount you should save to enjoy holidays and meals out when you retire

2 days ago

DWP sending older state pensioners automatic £300

2 days ago

State pensioners taxed £17 extra by HMRC every month from April -- HMRC will take monthly payments from pensioners via a tax code change.

2 days ago

Households with smart meters could be paid to use more electricity -- A smart meter is needed to benefit from the scheme

1 day ago

Councils could 'risk losing cash' unless potholes are tackled -- Potholes across England will need to be tackled if councils hope to keep their funding

2 days ago

Lloyds Bank clarifies 30-day rule that applies to anyone with either of these 2 accounts

2 days ago

HSBC cash offer 'doubled' to £500 even if you've already applied

2 days ago

HMRC issues winter fuel payment warning to 2m pensioners - The warning comes after a huge change to the system last year.

1 day ago

New HMRC message to 2million people 'who need to pay £200'

2 days ago

HM Treasury issues update on plan to raise tax-free Personal Allowance to £18,000

2 days ago

DWP confirms who will get one off payments of up to £300

2 days ago

DWP confirms automatic £200 payments for state pensioners under 80

2 days ago

Not Westfield or Lakeside - Brits name UK's best shopping centre and it has 80 stores

2 days ago

British Gas, EDF, EON and Octopus Energy customers handed £1,700

2 days ago

UK crazy golf courses collapse into administration - but 80 jobs saved on the same day -- Administrators were appointed after the business entered what was described as a "distressed...

2 days ago

DWP £50m fund for vulnerable households explained -- The government is providing over £50 million in support for vulnerable households

2 days ago

BBC expert highlights 6 ISA accounts 'last chance before big change comes in' -- Finance expert Laura Pomfret said there was one key number people should make sure is included

2 days ago

Phrase you can use to catch AI phone scams out

2 days ago

State pension age rise costs UK households £7,011 each from April

2 days ago

Fury as Brit families caught up in £470m Premium Bonds chaos' -- Bereaved families were left waiting months to receive money left by their loved ones.

3 days ago

UK mortgage deals vanishing in days as 'new normal' means 'be very quick'

2 days ago

Martin Lewis issues warning over major HMRC tax law change now in force

2 days ago

Martin Lewis wants 900,000 people to claim free cash

3 days ago

Many in UK 'missing' £1,000 HMRC bonus 'and don't realise'

3 days ago

Call to end 'unfair' tax-free Personal Allowance freeze as Starmer 'doing nothing'

3 days ago

Money Saving Expert issues warning when paying on Amazon, eBay and others

3 days ago

People earning over £60,000 may owe HMRC money - HMRC has issued a reminder

2 days ago

Santander launches bumper 4.5% Cash ISA for new tax year

3 days ago

Nationwide members most likely to get free £100

3 days ago

State pensioners urged to claim £252 tax-free Personal Allowance boost

3 days ago

Key gold update as price 'pulls back' amid Iran war

3 days ago

HMRC refunds as 178,000 UK taxpayers fail to claim £800

3 days ago

Barclays issues direct debit warning to all customers

3 days ago

DWP confirms Benefits Cap rates from April 2026 as more households hit limit -- More households are hitting the Benefits Cap limit and thresholds were frozen again.

2 days ago

Everything you need to know as Tesco urgently recalls 'unsafe' dessert -- It could contain plastic, the Food Standards Agency warned

3 days ago

Brits told 'simple' bank account rule could stop budgets 'falling apart' -- Struggling to save as bills rise and wages stretch thinner? A simple rule could be the...

3 days ago

FTSE 100 dealt blow as Iran peace talks fail and Trump's new deadline nears

3 days ago

NatWest closing down 15 UK branches in May - full list

3 days ago

Brits face fresh HMRC fines if new rule isn't followed after August 7 -- Rachel Reeves is making changes to the tax system, with a deadline approaching this summer.

3 days ago

Warning to every UK home with gas or electricity meter

3 days ago

Keir Starmer must now make his biggest U-turn of all - but it will tear Labour in two

3 days ago

Rachel Reeves hammerblow as business confidence plunges to 6-year low

3 days ago

DWP urged to send letter to everyone born before 1976 over 'important risk'

3 days ago

Nationwide issues update over major change to branch services -- The group has set out some key dates to note

3 days ago

DWP to cut or cancel debts of 25,000 Carer's Allowance claimants -- The Government widely accepted a report that found "systemic flaws" in historic Carer's...

4 days ago

Your five-minute guide to dementia-proofing your money to 'safeguard your future' -- Experts say the key is to start early, long before any signs of cognitive decline, but even if a...

3 days ago

Older drivers hit with car tax change from April

3 days ago

State pensioners born before this year to receive automatic DWP bonus payment

3 days ago

Santander to close 26 bank branches in May - full list - The bank confirmed which locations are closing and when.

3 days ago

DWP urges Brits to check eligibility for £50m pot to cut heating costs

4 days ago

Money Saving Expert urges tax check as 'millions' of records are wrong

4 days ago

Britain on brink of mass protests as fuel nears £2 a litre and drivers in Ireland revolt

4 days ago

HMRC 'check if you need to pay' alert if you earn over this amount

4 days ago

Bank launches new Cash ISA with 4.28% interest and earns 'excellent' rating

4 days ago

The 23 cars exempt from £2,200 car tax change this April - full list

4 days ago

Keir Starmer is about to be wiped out - and this lunatic will boss Britain around instead -- Our milquetoast PM will soon be just toast. Keir Starmer will be burned to a crisp in next...

4 days ago

Triple lock update over 'much bigger' state pension increase -- State pension payments increased 4.8 per cent this April, thanks to the triple lock

4 days ago

Net Zero nightmare as National Trust villages face Labour's green onslaught -- National Trust villages face growing uncertainty as Labour's net zero rules risk leaving...

4 days ago

Millions of drivers risk breaking 'hidden' car park rule at 'supermarkets and hospitals'

4 days ago

Martin Lewis delivers verdict on 90p dispute as 'they should stick to the price'

4 days ago

DWP benefits alert as MPs discuss 'income maximisation' plans -- Policy advocates called for more support to help claimants

4 days ago

How to maximise your ISA savings and escape Rachel Reeves's sky high tax burden

4 days ago

DWP hands people on Universal Credit £5,098 from April

4 days ago

Ofgen issues three-word rule as energy customers targeted

4 days ago

DWP confirms new cost of living payments in April for 'any' reason

4 days ago

Older state pensioners get £801.23 monthly payment from April -- Older pensioners will benefit from higher payments as the new tax year starts this month.

4 days ago

'I'm an ISA expert - you need to know these 5 things before investing your cash' -- The expert debunked some common questions on investing.

4 days ago

Older state pensioners given boosted £9,614.80 state pension payments in 2026 -- State pensioners born in these years get a very useful £9,614.80 benefits cash in the tax year...

4 days ago

DWP confirms 5 state pensioner groups who won't get Winter Fuel Payment in 2026

4 days ago

Tax-free Personal Allowance rises to £19,000 with HMRC rule from April

4 days ago

State pensioners with one condition can claim extra £114 per week - The benefit will help thousands of older Brits who are suffering from the common condition.

4 days ago

Expert warns inheritance tax is 'becoming more complex' – 5 tips to help

4 days ago

The 6 new tax year tips to 'turbo boost' your money in 2026

4 days ago

Whirlpool settle debate on impact fridge magnets have on electricity bills

4 days ago

Older state pensioners can get extra £1,006 from April

4 days ago

HMRC warning over refunds being paid into bank accounts

4 days ago

Nationwide explains app rules as 'we'll notify you by text'

4 days ago

DWP claimants face new rules for PIP, Attendance Allowance and DLA -- People affected by a rule change earlier this year are urged not to put off making an...

5 days ago

Iceland set to make major change for customers to save them 'even more' money next week -- The change comes amid rising living costs due to the Middle East crisis.

5 days ago

Inheritance tax warning as countdown begins to major rule change - 'make most of this' -- "If there is a potential looming liability, there are steps you can take to lessen its impact,...

5 days ago

HMRC issues update over 'extra security checks' for payments

4 days ago

Bank offers market-leading 7.10% interest savings account

5 days ago

Martin Lewis explains how to save £31 on fuel as petrol and diesel crisis continues -- Martin Lewis explained how petrol and diesel car owners could cut up to 30% off their bills amid...

5 days ago

Lloyds Bank clarifies rules after service ends for all customers

5 days ago

Santander closing down 27 UK branches in May - full list

5 days ago

New HMRC April car tax bands with drivers paying up to £5,690

5 days ago

Martin Lewis warns holidaymakers not to do this as 'you lose all your rights'

5 days ago