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The Labour tax hike nobody is talking about – but will cost 35m Brits £350 each!_l

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a string of tax hikes in her autumn Budget but one of the biggest threats seems to have slipped people’s attention. Hiking fuel duty could hit 35million motorists but earn chancellor Rachel Reeves a…

‘I’m 70 struggling on £200 a week – Winter Fuel Payment cut means I can’t afford heating’_l

Simon Moss is one of 11.8 million people in the UK who say they don’t have enough to live on. ‘I’m 70 struggling on £200 a week – Winter Fuel Payment cut means I can’t afford heating’ (Image: SWNS) A 70-year-old…

We’re not well off but we’re losing our winter fuel payment – it’s cruel and unfair_l

EXCLUSIVE: Bill and Mary Donaldson have dedicated their lives to helping others who struggle to heat their homes and afford to feed themselves – but this year they are worried Bill Donaldson, 81, and Mary 71, from Deal are facing…

Rachel Reeves told ‘stop picking on pensioners – winter fuel axe could cause NHS crisis’_l

EXCLUSIVE: Pensioners are furious about Rachel Reeves’ decision to cut the winter fuel allowance from millions of elderly people. Lifelong Labour voter Tom McCullough slammed Rachel Reeves’ decision to axe the winter fuel payment (Image: Getty/James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS for Daily Express)…

How UK households can access financial help before October: A comprehensive list of suppor_l

The cost of living crisis is continuing to place immense pressure on people’s finances, with the price cap rise adding around £12 a month on average to a person’s bill Brits may be able get extra support in the coming…

Express Premium Banner Panic in Lake District as tourists ‘abandon hotels and restaurants’ with towns half-empty_l

EXCLUSIVE: Guest homes have vacancies and restaurants lie empty in one of the UK’s most popular vacation destinations. Tourists are being put off the Lake District by high prices according to locals (Image: Getty) Hotels and restaurants in the Lake District…

State pensioners are missing out on £70,000 for three reasons_l

A new analysis shows a huge disparity between state pension payment rates across the country. A new analysis shows a huge disparity between state pension payment rates across the country. (Image: Getty) Many state pensioners are facing a significant financial shortfall, with some…