Reactions to UK Budget announcements, Autumn Statements, Bank of England rate decisions, Ofgem price cap updates and other UK financial news — with calculator-backed analysis.
The triple lock will lift the State Pension in April 2026 by the highest of CPI, wage growth or 2.5%. Full forecast of the new weekly rate, annual uplift, and what it means for retirees.
The Bank of England's MPC has held the base rate at 4.25% in May 2026. Here's what it means for trackers, SVRs, fixed-rate remortgages, and savings — with numbers on a £200k mortgage.
The Chancellor's Spring Statement 2026 is a fiscal update rather than a full Budget — but several items affect take-home pay, ISAs and self-employed tax. Here's what changed and what didn't