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Council Tax 4 Aug 2026
Challenge Council Tax Band in 2026: Check, Appeal, Refund
Council tax bands still use 1991 values in England and Scotland, and plenty are wrong. Here is the free two-part check, how to submit a proposal or band review, what evidence wins, the risk your band rises, and how refunds are backdated.
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Pensions 2 Aug 2026
Pension Credit 2026: Who Qualifies and What It Is Worth
Pension Credit tops a single pensioner's income up to £238 a week in 2026/27, yet nearly four in ten eligible families never claim. Here is who qualifies, how savings count, what it unlocks and exactly how to apply.
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Broadband 27 Jul 2026
TV Licence 2026: Cost, Exemptions and When You Can Cancel
The 2026 TV Licence costs £180 a year from April. Find out who legally needs one, who is exempt or discounted, and how to cancel safely if you never watch live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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Savings 26 Jul 2026
Child Trust Funds 2026: How to Find and Claim Your Money
Around 758,000 matured Child Trust Funds sit unclaimed, averaging £2,242 each. If you were born between 2002 and 2011, here is how to trace yours for free and make it work harder.
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Insurance 24 Jul 2026
Car Tax (VED) 2026: New Rates and EV Road Tax Explained
Car tax rose to £200 a year in April 2026 — and electric cars now pay too, with pricier EVs facing a £640 annual bill. Here is what every band costs and how to keep yours down.
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Energy 23 Jul 2026
Water Bills 2026: Why They Jumped and How to Cut Them
The average England & Wales water bill climbs to £639 a year in 2026/27, up 5.4 per cent. You cannot switch supplier — but a meter, WaterSure, social tariffs and leak allowances can still claw hundreds back.
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Mortgages 22 Jul 2026
Stamp Duty 2026: Rates and First-Time Buyer Relief Explained
Stamp duty in 2026 starts at £125,000, with first-time buyers paying nothing up to £300,000. Here are the current SDLT bands, the changes since April 2025 and worked examples for England & NI.
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Energy 21 Jul 2026
VAT Cut on Electricity Bills 2026: What It Means for You
From 1 October 2026 the 5% VAT on household electricity is scrapped, saving a typical home around £45 a year. Here is what it really means once the price cap rise is factored in.
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Mortgages 22 Jul 2026
How Much Can I Borrow? UK Mortgage Affordability Rules in 2026
How much you can really borrow for a mortgage in 2026, how lenders assess affordability, and how 2026 rule changes raised the ceiling for many buyers.
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Tax 21 Jul 2026
Capital Gains Tax UK 2026: Rates, Allowances and How to Legally Cut Your Bill
Your plain-English guide to Capital Gains Tax for 2026/27: the £3,000 allowance, the 18 and 24 per cent rates, how to report and pay, and eight legal ways to shrink your CGT bill.
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Mortgages 21 Jul 2026
Mortgage Rates 2026: Will They Fall, and How to Get the Best Deal Now
Bank Rate is 3.75 per cent, average fixes sit near 5.5 per cent but the best buys are already back under 4.2 per cent. Here is where UK mortgage rates are heading in 2026 and how to lock in a good deal.
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Family Finances 21 Jul 2026
Back-to-School Costs 2026: How to Budget for the New School Year
UK parents face an average back-to-school bill of around £450 per child in 2026. Here’s a realistic budget breakdown, the new uniform rules, the help available, and 12 ways to cut the cost.
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