Category Archives: Finance
June 30, 2025
Why I’m Voting Against the Welfare Bill – And Why You Should Care
A Labour MP’s painful lesson from 2015: Voting for harmful welfare cuts led to lasting regret. Now history is repeating itself. In 2015, I made the worst mistake of my political career: I voted for the Welfare Reform and Work Bill. At the time, I was a new MP, trusting my party’s assurances that we could amend the […]
June 30, 2025
5 Costly Pension Mistakes You’re Probably Making Right Now
Are you risking your retirement savings? Experts reveal the most common pension pitfalls – and how to fix them before it’s too late. With pensions often taking a backseat in financial planning, millions of Brits are making simple mistakes that could cost them thousands in retirement. We spoke with Lisa Picardo (PensionBee) and Claire Trott (St. James’s Place) to uncover […]
June 28, 2025
5 Costly Pension Mistakes You’re Making Now (And How to Fix Them)
Are These Pension Errors Costing You Thousands? Pension experts Lisa Picardo (PensionBee) and Claire Trott (St. James’s Place) reveal the top 5 pension mistakes that could leave you with less retirement income than you expect. 1. Losing Track of Old Pension Pots ❌ The Mistake: Forgetting about pensions from past jobs 💡 Why It’s Bad: 4.8 million UK pensions are “lost” (PensionBee research) Multiple small pots = […]
June 26, 2025
1 in 4 Parents Willing to Pay Fines for Term-Time Holidays to Beat Price Hikes
Key Findings: The Rising Trend of Term-Time Holidays 23% of UK parents say they’re happy to pay fines for cheaper term-time breaks 2 million parents may take kids out of school this summer to save costs Families have paid £41m in fines over the last 3 years (Confused.com) 11% of fined parents would do it again due to massive savings […]
June 25, 2025
eSIMs for Travel: How Much Can You Really Save on Roaming Charges?
Why eSIMs Are the Smart Choice for International Travel With many UK networks scrapping free EU roaming and charging hefty fees for worldwide data, using your regular SIM abroad can lead to shockingly expensive bills. An eSIM (digital SIM) offers a smarter, cheaper alternative—here’s how they work and how much you could save. Key Benefits of Using an eSIM Abroad […]
June 24, 2025
US Urges China to Prevent Iran From Closing Vital Strait of Hormuz
Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil Supplies The US has called on China to use its diplomatic influence to stop Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil shipping chokepoint handling 20% of global oil and gas shipments. The request follows escalating Middle East tensions after recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Key Developments in the Crisis ✔ US Warning: Secretary […]
June 24, 2025
Council Tax Shake-Up: What the New Payment Rules Mean for You
Government Plans Major Changes to Council Tax System The UK government is proposing significant reforms to make council tax payments more manageable and debt collection less aggressive. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes: Key Changes to Council Tax Payments ✔ 12-Month Payment Plans by Default Currently: Most pay over 10 months (with optional 12-month plans) New system: Default […]
June 23, 2025
“I Lied About My £1,200 Wedding Dress Cost – Should I Come Clean?”
A Bride’s Dilemma: Dealing with Family Judgment Over Wedding Spending When one bride found her dream wedding dress at a sample sale for £1,200 (down from £2,500), she was thrilled—until her fiancé’s frugal family asked about the price. In a moment of panic, she lied and said it cost £500, sparking a family feud when the truth came out. Now, she’s left […]