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New Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax (eVED): What It Is, Who Pays, and Why It Matters
The UK is consulting on a new mileage-based tax called electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), due to start from April 2028 for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. This explainer breaks down how it would work, the proposed rates, how mileage checks could happen, and the real-world costs drivers may face.
Money & Inflation: The numbers moved — but the lived reality is uneven
CPI slowed in November 2025, the energy price cap ticks up slightly for Q1 2026, and food remains a key driver of how people perceive inflation.
The Hidden Financial Trends Nobody Talks About — What Recent Data Quietly Reveals About Everyday Money
New official data reveals surprising shifts in how households save, spend, and borrow. These insights aren’t obvious at first glance, but they can change how people think about their finances.
Euro Area Inflation Eases — What It Means for Consumers, Households and Business Planning
Recent data from the euro area shows inflation easing to near-target levels, potentially easing pressure on household budgets and business costs across Europe.
UK Energy Price Cap Set to Fall in 2026 — What It Means for Bills and Inflation
The UK energy regulator Ofgem has signalled that wholesale gas and electricity price trends may push the price cap down in early 2026. Here’s what this could mean for inflation, households and budgeting.
EU Agrees 2040 Climate Target — What the New 90% Emissions Cut Means for Energy, Industry and Consumers
The EU has reached a legally binding agreement to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% compared with 1990 levels by 2040. This article explores the consequences for energy markets, industry, consumers and the broader transition to a green economy.
UK Budget 2025: Overnight-Stay Levy Explained — How the New Tourist Tax Could Affect Travel and City Funding
The UK Government is granting mayors across England the power to introduce an overnight-stay levy, often called a tourist tax. Here’s what this means for accommodation prices, travellers, and city investments in 2026 and beyond.
UK Government Announces Rail Fare Reform for 2026 — Simpler Tickets, New Caps, and Digital Bundles
The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of rail fares coming in 2026, including simpler pricing, digital ticket bundles and off-peak reforms. Here’s what travellers can expect.
Oil Prices Jump as OPEC+ Considers New Production Cuts for 2026
Brent crude prices climbed sharply this week as OPEC+ members signalled a potential coordinated production cut for early 2026. Here’s what this means for inflation, transport costs and global markets.