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PROPERTY: UK house prices fell in May, recording their first monthly decline of the year, according to the latest figure...
01/06/2026

PROPERTY: UK house prices fell in May, recording their first monthly decline of the year, according to the latest figures from Nationwide Building Society.

The average property value dropped by 0.6% month-on-month after seasonal adjustments. This is the first fall since December 2025, when prices slipped by 0.3%.

Annual growth also slowed sharply. House prices were 1.7% higher than a year earlier in May, down from an annual growth of 3.0% in April.

Nationwide said the average UK house price now stands at £278,024.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a package of measures to help households manage rising costs linked to the e...
26/05/2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a package of measures to help households manage rising costs linked to the economic impact of the Iran conflict.

A central feature of the package is free bus travel for children aged 15 and under in August. The initiative forms part of a wider programme branded the “Great British Summer Savings Scheme” which the Treasury says is intended to help families through the school holidays.

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GROWTH: The UK economy grew unexpectedly in March, despite the early impact of the war in Iran.Gross domestic product ro...
18/05/2026

GROWTH: The UK economy grew unexpectedly in March, despite the early impact of the war in Iran.

Gross domestic product rose by 0.3%, beating forecasts of a small contraction. The Office for National Statistics said some consumers and businesses appeared to bring forward spending because they feared higher prices later in the year.

Retailers reported stronger fuel sales as motorists stocked up in response to sharp price rises, while some businesses told the ONS that activity had been pulled into March ahead of expected cost increases linked to the conflict.

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TRAVEL: Holidaymakers are being told not to change their travel plans over concerns about jet fuel supplies, with the UK...
11/05/2026

TRAVEL: Holidaymakers are being told not to change their travel plans over concerns about jet fuel supplies, with the UK Government saying there is currently no shortage and contingency plans are in place.

Airlines have cut around 13,000 flights worldwide in May as jet fuel prices rise sharply following the conflict in the Middle East. However, this represents about 1% of global flights, and services to and from the UK are largely unaffected.

Aviation analytics firm Cirium said Munich and Istanbul were among the worst-hit destinations, but UK airlines, airports and travel agents have said flights are operating as normal.

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PUBS CALL TIME: Around two British pubs closed every day in the first quarter of 2026, according to new industry figures...
11/05/2026

PUBS CALL TIME: Around two British pubs closed every day in the first quarter of 2026, according to new industry figures.

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said 161 pubs shut across England, Scotland and Wales between January and March, putting around 2,400 jobs at risk.

The Government introduced extra business rates support earlier this year after warnings that further tax changes could force more venues to close. A 15% relief for pubs and music venues came into effect last month.

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LANDLORDS: HMRC has warned to stop using a promoted tax avoidance scheme that claims to reduce property tax bills by byp...
04/05/2026

LANDLORDS: HMRC has warned to stop using a promoted tax avoidance scheme that claims to reduce property tax bills by bypassing mortgage interest relief restrictions.

The arrangement, described as a hybrid business model, is being marketed as a way for landlords to restructure their property businesses and increase mortgage interest deductions. HMRC says the scheme does not work and could leave landlords facing extra tax, interest, penalties and professional fees.

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FUEL DRIVES INFLATION UK inflation rose to 3.3% in the year to March, up from 3% in February, with higher fuel prices th...
27/04/2026

FUEL DRIVES INFLATION

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in the year to March, up from 3% in February, with higher fuel prices the main driver behind the increase. According to the Office for National Statistics the rise was largely linked to a sharp jump in petrol and diesel costs, while food prices and air fares also added to the pressure.

The figures offer the first official indication of how conflict in the Middle East is feeding into the UK cost of living. Since the war involving Israel, the US and Iran began on 28 February, wholesale energy prices have risen sharply as production and transport across the region have been disrupted by missile strikes and drone attacks.

Over the year, fuel prices were up 4.9%, the highest annual rise since January 2023.

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ENERGY COSTS: More UK businesses are set to receive support with rising energy costs, after the Government confirmed it ...
21/04/2026

ENERGY COSTS: More UK businesses are set to receive support with rising energy costs, after the Government confirmed it will expand a scheme first outlined in 2025.

Around 10,000 energy-intensive manufacturers, including firms in steel, automotive and pharmaceuticals, could see electricity bills reduced by up to 25%. The original plan covered 7,000 companies, meaning a further 3,000 have now been brought into scope.

The expanded British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is intended to ease pressure from volatile oil and gas prices, which recently surged amid geopolitical tensions. While prices have since eased, energy costs remain significantly higher than those faced by competitors in Europe and the US.

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TRAVEL SPENDING FALLS: UK consumers have reduced travel spending for the first time in five years, reflecting growing co...
14/04/2026

TRAVEL SPENDING FALLS: UK consumers have reduced travel spending for the first time in five years, reflecting growing concern about living costs and global instability.

Data from Barclays shows overall card spending rose by just 0.9% year on year in March, slightly down from 1% in February. Within that, travel spending fell by 3.3%, marking the first decline since March 2021. Many households are delaying overseas trips or choosing UK-based breaks instead.

Spending dropped across several travel categories, including travel agents, airlines, and public transport. In contrast, hotel and accommodation spending edged up by 1.2%, supported by increased domestic bookings over the Easter period.

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BENEFITS & STATE PENSION RISE: A range of benefits and the state pension have increased at the start of the new financia...
07/04/2026

BENEFITS & STATE PENSION RISE: A range of benefits and the state pension have increased at the start of the new financial year, bringing higher payments for many households, particularly larger families.

The two-child benefit cap has been removed, allowing families to claim support for all children. Around 480,000 households with three or more children are expected to gain, with an average increase of £4,100 a year. Previously, support through universal credit or tax credits was limited to the first two children, a policy that saved the Treasury an estimated £3.6 billion annually.

The child element of universal credit will rise automatically from May, meaning eligible families do not need to take action. In addition, changes to the standard allowance mean around three million households will see an average increase of £120 this year.

Details here https://www.affordbond.co.uk/resources/blog/pw-news/benefits-rise-as-pension-and-tax-shifts-hit/

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