Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services

The government has announced a review into access to face-to-face banking services as concerns continue to grow over the impact of bank branch closures on local communities, older customers and small businesses. Over recent years, many high street bank branches have...

Government measures to ease rising fuel costs

The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage rising fuel costs following disruption linked to the conflict in Iran. As part of the package, the temporary 5p fuel duty cut has been extended until the end of 2026....

Increase in approved mileage rates

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the wider measures being taken to support households and businesses with rising cost pressures. One of the measures...

New measures aimed at easing living costs

The Government has announced a new package of measures designed to help households manage rising living costs during the summer months, as concerns continue over inflation, fuel prices and household spending pressures. The package, described as the “Great...