Chancellor Reeves Extends Fuel Duty Cut Until September 2026 Amid £2.4bn Cost and Staggered Reversal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the 5p fuel duty cut until September 2026, saving drivers £89 on average, but a staggered reversal begins in 2027, with £2.4bn cost and £26bn in new taxes including a mansion tax and EV mileage charge.
DWP Confirms £10 Christmas Bonus for 2.3 Million UK Benefit Recipients in December 2025
The DWP confirms a £10 Christmas Bonus for 2.3 million UK benefit recipients in December 2025, paid automatically to those on PIP, DLA, or Pension Credit during Dec 1–7. Despite false claims of £500, the amount remains frozen since 1996.