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HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's where kids eat free and £1 meal deals available during the summer holidays.

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's where kids eat free and £1 meal deals available during the summer holidays.

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The best kids eat free offers this summer at Bella Italia, Harvester, Tesco and more

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC issues deadline warning to 864,000 taxpayers with just two weeks left to act

Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering reassurance to millions of customers.

Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering reassurance to millions of customers.

Santander makes major branch closure promise to millions of customers

HMRC is reminding anyone earning more than £1,000 from a side hustle they may need to register for Self Assessment.

HMRC is reminding anyone earning more than £1,000 from a side hustle they may need to register for Self Assessment.

Thousands are unaware of HMRC's £1,000 rule – are you one of them?

Santander has contacted almost 150,000 customers it believes could struggle with rising energy bills.

Santander has contacted almost 150,000 customers it believes could struggle with rising energy bills.

Santander sends warning messages to 146,000 customers – have you been contacted?

Nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England will receive a 20% discount on business rates, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed

Nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England will receive a 20% discount on business rates, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed

Andy Burnham announces major tax cut for pubs and clubs in boost for high streets

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a bus ride. He has suggested the frozen £12,570 personal allowance could be reviewed, but not until the Autumn Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a bus ride. He has suggested the frozen £12,570 personal allowance could be reviewed, but not until the Autumn Budget.

Burnham drops biggest hint yet that £12,570 tax-free allowance could finally rise

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

Credit cards that let you spend abroad for free and reward you when you get home

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Free bus travel boost for families as school holidays begin

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis reveals the broadband contract trap costing millions of households more

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin to mark 100 years of the race in Britain

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin to mark 100 years of the race in Britain

New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 30 times its face value

'You can't look back with hindsight': Martin Lewis on flight prices falling after booking

'You can't look back with hindsight': Martin Lewis on flight prices falling after booking

Martin Lewis says one of the biggest flight myths 'just isn't the case' anymore

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay

M&S’s sell-out Summer Beauty Bag returns for 2026, launching 14th May

M&S’s sell-out Summer Beauty Bag returns for 2026, launching 14th May

How to get £40 M&S Beauty Bag and full list of products worth more than £230

Personal Finance

The rare UK coin set to sell for £300,000 at auction this month

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide customers urged to check £300 deposit change in 'valuable' move

A delay to a system designed to restore lost National Insurance credits has sparked anger, with many mothers still facing gaps in their state pension records.

A delay to a system designed to restore lost National Insurance credits has sparked anger, with many mothers still facing gaps in their state pension records.

Personal Finance

Hidden pension gap hits mums hardest - but here's how to claim from HMRC

Rare £10 note snapped up by collectors due to serial number - how to spot

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

National government

Homebuyers face ‘gruelling’ delays as MPs demand urgent overhaul of broken system

Government figures have revealed that 585 people in debt in Wiltshire entered into the Breathing Space scheme in 2025.

Government figures have revealed that 585 people in debt in Wiltshire entered into the Breathing Space scheme in 2025.

Personal Finance

Hundreds of county residents turn to 'Breathing Space' debt scheme

The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.

The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.

How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value

These three quick checks could save you hundreds of pounds when travelling abroad this summer

These three quick checks could save you hundreds of pounds when travelling abroad this summer

The two-minute check that could save holidaymakers £100s this summer

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009

The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot

The coin was sold for £5 on eBay on Sunday, March 22

The coin was sold for £5 on eBay on Sunday, March 22

Tiny minting error turns 5p coin into £5 eBay treasure selling for 100 times value

Which of these streaming apps do you currently pay for?

Which of these streaming apps do you currently pay for?

Brits could save £170 per year as new rules crack down on unwanted subscriptions

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026

Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.

Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.

The little-known rules that could lower your Council Tax as bills rocket across UK

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

BBC TV Licence cost set to rise again for millions of UK households next month

Fuel prices are expected to rise in the UK, following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fuel prices are expected to rise in the UK, following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Cheapest petrol prices in Salisbury as fuel costs rise amid Iran conflict

The change makes it more difficult for the notes to be counterfeited while making security features more distinguishable

The change makes it more difficult for the notes to be counterfeited while making security features more distinguishable

Personal Finance

Bank of England announces major change to banknotes after more than 50 years

Neil Cook, Partner & Head of Business Services at Ellis Jones Solicitors

Neil Cook, Partner & Head of Business Services at Ellis Jones Solicitors

Legal firm sees surge in business as owners rush to beat April tax hike

Councillors John Haywood and Peter Kelleher outside Lloyds in Ringwood

Councillors John Haywood and Peter Kelleher outside Lloyds in Ringwood

Fresh banking blow for town with Lloyds branch confirmed for closure

Marks and Spencer, Sheffield. Marks & Spencer is the nation's favourite supermarket despite customers saying its

Marks and Spencer, Sheffield. Marks & Spencer is the nation's favourite supermarket despite customers saying its

M&S named UK’s favourite supermarket but shoppers say there's a catch

Nationwide fairer share is a popular reward - here's how to maximise your chances

Nationwide fairer share is a popular reward - here's how to maximise your chances

Nationwide £100 Fairer Share bonus tips to claim a payment in 2026

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Department for Works and Pensions

Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers from April

A TV licence is also required to use BBC iPlayer, regardless of whether or not you are watching live.

A TV licence is also required to use BBC iPlayer, regardless of whether or not you are watching live.

BBC TV Licence cost will rise to £180 this April, Government confirms

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

Millions of UK cardholders at risk of fraud by forgetting one simple step

'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay

'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay

'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay

If you've booked or are booking a holiday, Martin Lewis has issued a hugely important warning for you make sure you get your travel insurance at the same time.

If you've booked or are booking a holiday, Martin Lewis has issued a hugely important warning for you make sure you get your travel insurance at the same time.

Martin Lewis has issued a 'hugely important warning' with a four letter word

The penalty comes after nearly 12,000 vulnerable OVO customers faced delays in receiving support through the Warm Home Discount scheme

The penalty comes after nearly 12,000 vulnerable OVO customers faced delays in receiving support through the Warm Home Discount scheme

Ovo to pay £2.77m in compensation after warm home discount delays

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 400 times its face value

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 400 times its face value

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 400 times its face value

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

Budget cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 may not encourage investment say experts

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced increasing pressure to scrap the two child benefit cap ahead of the budget

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced increasing pressure to scrap the two child benefit cap ahead of the budget

What is the two-child benefit cap and why has it been so controversial?

The UK’s best-value meal deals have been put to the test by 2000 office workers

The UK’s best-value meal deals have been put to the test by 2000 office workers

The best-value meal deals revealed - and it’s not who you might think

Household energy bills are set to rise by 0.2% from January 1 after Ofgem increased its next price cap.The regulator said energy bills will rise by about 28p a month for the average dual-fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Household energy bills are set to rise by 0.2% from January 1 after Ofgem increased its next price cap.The regulator said energy bills will rise by about 28p a month for the average dual-fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Energy bills to rise for millions from January as bills up £700 since 2021

British Gas has issued a warning to British households this winter.

British Gas has issued a warning to British households this winter.

British Gas issue urgent November warning to Brits - 'you must act now'

Royal Mail Christmas 2025 stamps, featuring scenes of the Nativity.

Royal Mail Christmas 2025 stamps, featuring scenes of the Nativity.

Christmas stamp designs for Royal Mail this year, as first class stamp now £1.70

A key Sainsbury's update has been sent out to all Nectar card users

A key Sainsbury's update has been sent out to all Nectar card users

Sainsbury's update issued for Nectar card holders 'no longer able to spend' points