ABCMoney

UK News from the Financial, Stocks, Business categories.
Drop us a message to advertise.

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

A private member's bill requiring planning permission before a home becomes a second or holiday home stalled at its second reading on Friday. Andrew George MP says ministers blocked it, though the Government could still bring it back.
https://t.co/YgxCXfINd4

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Over half a million more workers will be able to save through payroll at employers including BT, M&S, Veolia and Home Bargains, the government said. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/vc2ketuPdy

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Five sets of regulations giving over three million leaseholders in England stronger rights to challenge service charges were laid in Parliament. The rules start in stages from 1 April 2027 and do not cap service charges. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/F3AHCdcXoi

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The UK's goods trade deficit widened by £6.1bn to £61.5bn in the third quarter of 2026, as goods imports rose while exports fell, the Office for National Statistics said. The total goods and services deficit widened to £10.4bn.
https://t.co/PXJzhElqYJ

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

UK short-term let guest nights rose 10.2% to 104.6 million in the 12 months to June 2026, the Office for National Statistics said. Domestic guest nights grew faster than international ones, up 13.4%.
https://t.co/C2bmhH6YdO

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

UK business investment rose 0.4% between July and September, leaving it 3.0% above the same quarter a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said. The quarterly gain is far smaller than the 1.7% first estimated for April to June. #Money
https://t.co/NcmN8XMtp0

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Surveyors reported a net balance of -36% for house prices over the past three months to October, down from -34% in the previous survey, according to RICS. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/7wPWwDhVuP

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The FCA is consulting on excluding certain performance-linked fees from the 0.75% charge cap on workplace pension default funds. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/uU8StbiN1O

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

UK production output rose 0.3% in September, the Office for National Statistics said, with manufacturing leading the gain as water and energy output both fell. Manufacturing grew 0.7% in the month.
https://t.co/HbrB0vDurt

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Calderdale Council's medium-term financial plan shows an £18.7m gap between spending and funding by year three. The budget for 2027/28 will be set at a Budget Council meeting on 1 March 2027. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/ZKKDOfhzdN

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Average rents in Guernsey reached £2,134 a month in the third quarter of 2026, 33.5% higher than five years earlier. Average purchase prices for local market homes rose 10.7% over the same period. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/OcShg7UmTv

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

From 6 April 2027 savings income tax rates rise by 2 percentage points, lifting the higher rate to 44% and the additional rate to 49%. Around 12% of taxpayers will see an average tax rise of £113 in 2027 to 2028. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/7qx8WGDoyu

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Marks and Spencer has declared an interim dividend of 1.4p a share, up from 1.2p a year earlier, payable on 8 January 2027. The retailer declared the payout alongside its half-year results on Wednesday. #Money
https://t.co/3tx2rtUQIY

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The CMA has issued final guidance on technology transfer agreements under the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Order 2026, which came into force on 1 May 2026 and replaced the old EU-derived regulation.
https://t.co/RqbBycNbmG

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The Treasury and Bank of England have agreed to cut the maximum size of the Asset Purchase Facility to £482.4bn from £524.9bn. The Bank says the new ceiling matches the gilt holdings in the facility as of 4 November. #Money
https://t.co/dHChX2MDxJ

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The Competition and Markets Authority supports in principle requiring employers to publish pay in job adverts, provided the rules do not harm competition. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/Ta9zW1GCgS

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

UK retail footfall fell 6% in September compared with August, as consumer activity weakened, according to the Office for National Statistics. Footfall was also 1% lower than in September 2025.
https://t.co/PbaunAb3n6

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.71 an hour now, and it rises to £13.21 on 1 April 2027. The Low Pay Commission recommended an increase of 3.9% for the adult rate. #PersonalFinance
https://t.co/7NQ61mM5SJ

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

Companies pay Corporation Tax at a main rate of 25% on profits above £250,000, and a small profits rate of 19% on profits of £50,000 or less. Profits between the two limits may qualify for Marginal Relief. #Money
https://t.co/dwjVGVff38

[ABCMoney @Uk1Abc]

UK total public service productivity grew 0.3% in the year to June 2026, the ONS said, as output rose 2.0% while inputs rose 1.6%. The rate is unchanged from the previous quarter but well below the 1.3% peak in the year to September 2025.
https://t.co/rsyu7dFQyP