Finance
DWP’s New Bank Rules Have Pensioners Worried – Here’s What’s Actually Happening
My neighbour Jean got a letter from DWP last month asking her to verify her bank details. She panicked, thought it was a scam. Turns out it wasn’t. The DWP pension bank rules update has caused loads of confusion, with pensioners getting letters and not knowing if they’re genuine or dodgy. From November 2025, DWP […]
Lucid Keeps Saying Sales Reports Are Wrong—But Won’t Show Their Real Numbers
Every month, the same thing happens. A research firm publishes sales data for Lucid’s Gravity SUV. Then Lucid says those numbers are completely wrong. The Lucid Gravity sales data dispute started when Motor Intelligence reported 130 Gravity SUVs sold in September. Lucid immediately said that was “inaccurate and not even in the ballpark.” Back in […]
The Rachel Reeves Budget: A Year Later, and Still No One’s Happy
So I’m watching the Rachel Reeves budget of October 2024, yeah? First woman chancellor ever. Historic moment. Labour’s initial budget in 14 years. It should’ve been a celebration. Instead? My WhatsApp was going mental. Farmers are fuming. Business owners are panicking. Everybody’s asking, “What has she done to my taxes?” Six months later, people are […]
When NS&I Sends Your Money to a Complete Stranger
My aunt Barbara has been purchasing Premium Bonds since 1972. She was diligent about purchasing them, buying bonds on every birthday, Christmas, and any other occasion; any spare cash would be invested directly into bonds. Therefore, when she phoned me last Tuesday in an absolute state, I knew something was definitely amiss. “They’ve sent my […]
HMRC Clarifies Rules for Pension Providers on Returned Tax-Free Lump Sums
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has given a strong message to pension providers that once a tax-free lump sum is taken out of a pension scheme, it cannot be undone, even if the money is returned. This is a big change that has shaken up the UK pension market. This clarification, which came out in […]
Why the Santander Branch Closures Hit Harder Than You Think
So I visited my nearest Santander branch last Tuesday to deal with some payment thing; one of those things you can’t manage on the app because it’s too much faffing around. Huge sign on the door: “This branch will close permanently on 30th July 2025.” What?! I’m standing there like a mug reading this notice, […]
Here’s Why the Diversity Built Britain Coin Is Creating a Right Fuss
So it’s Tuesday morning, and here I am, standing behind this complete loon at Tesco. There he is counting his money like he’s looking for buried treasure. Properly holding up the queue, too. Then he’s telling us about a 50p coin that is worth loads. I assumed he was bonkers, but as it happens, the […]
Barclays Potential Acquisition of Santander UK: What’s Really Going On?
Alright, so here’s the deal. The banking world’s been buzzing with chatter about whether Barclays might snap up Santander UK. It’s been proper mental trying to keep up with all the rumours flying about. I caught up with a mate working in the city last week, and not even he knew what was going on. […]
M&S Cyber-Attack Impact on Sales: When Hackers Hit Britain’s High Street
What a mess this has been. I’ve been buying stuff at M&S since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. This cyber-attack chaos was like watching a car crash in slow motion. The cyber-attack’s impact on M&S sales has been devastating. Left me gobsmacked at how vulnerable our favourite high street stores are. When the Lights […]
Rolls Royce Share Price: What’s Really Happening With Britain’s Aviation Giant
My mate Tony called me up last Thursday, proper excited. “Have you seen the Rolls Royce share price lately?” he asked. “I bought some shares two years back when they were dirt cheap. Now I’m wondering if I should cash out or hold on.” Fair question, really. I’d been watching RR shares myself and couldn’t […]
What Are Some Passive Income Ideas UK: 10 Brilliant Ways to Make Money While You Sleep
Blimey, I wish someone had told me about passive income twenty years ago! I was chatting to my neighbour Steve last month; he’s been getting £400 a month from his buy-to-let flat for the past five years whilst I’ve been grafting away at my 9-to-5. Made me properly jealous, if I’m being honest. So I […]
Major DWP Benefits Warning: What Disabled People Need to Know About 2025 Changes
My mate Judy got the letter last Tuesday. You know the type; an official DWP envelope that makes your stomach drop before you even open it. “Your benefits are changing,” it said. Simple as that. No explanation about how she’s supposed to manage on less money when her multiple sclerosis hasn’t magically improved. That’s when […]
