Budget

The cost of living crisis is now ‘baked into the fabric of people’s lives’ according to the boss of Citizens Advice North Lancashire (CANL).

Cost of living crisis ‘baked into the fabric of people’s lives’

Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis.

Ribble Valley MP welcomes support for farmers

Despite a planned return to track events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics he failed to qualify.

Let's get Olympics to Lancashire - £7m fund will look at north bid

Yale's latest smart lock is its best yet - but it still doesn't get around some of this issues that plague all smart locks in the UK

Yale Linus L2 Lite review: Worth buying?

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

Amazon’s ETRONIK cabin bag is now £17.99, offering a cheaper way to travel light and stay within Ryanair and easyJet airline baggage limits

Ryanair and easyJet size cabin bag now £17.99

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

Office Furniture Online's office chairs can run into thousands of pounds - but which one would you pick if money was no object?

The office chairs I’d buy if money was no object – from £30 to £1,698

Disabled priority parking space in car park.

Motability users hit by new charges

Rossendale Council offices, Future Park, Bacup

Verdict on council tax hike as bosses slammed for lacking vision

Work on the outdoor area around the redeveloped Colne Market Hall, February 2026

Borough backs maximum council tax hike as future of towns debated

Hyndburn Council has confirmed it will freeze its portion of the council tax for the year from April 1

Borough freezes council tax – but Tories wanted bills cut instead

A Lancaster City Council meeting at Morecambe Town Hall

Council tax rise agreed amid row over housing and ‘poor investments’

Burnley Council is to increase its portion of the council tax by 1.99 per cent from April 1

Another area hit by council tax rise – it's not as bad as it could be

Cllr Vicky McGurk speaks at Finance Council

One area 'reluctantly' decides to hike council tax by maximum amount

Ryanair's luggage rules are very strict - but these bargain bags should help you stay compliant

Ryanair carry-on bag deals from £11.89 as Amazon slashes prices
Budget flyers can grab Ryanair-sized carry-on backpacks from under £12 as Amazon cuts prices on several popular travel bags with strict cabin rules in mind
Gareth Butterfield

New budget recommendations, including extra cash for Clitheroe market and Ribblesdale Pool, have been supported by most councillors

Row erupts over idea to freeze council tax as plans slammed as 'wrong'

The research also found despite nine in 10 believing travel compatibility matters, over half think compromise is key to a happy relationship.

One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Panel has approved budget plans that will increase council tax contributions to policing

'I recognise financial pressures but police must be properly funded'

The policing element of Council Tax (Band D equivalent) is set to rise from £299.43 per year in 2025/26 to £314.37 per year in 2026/27 – an increase of £14.94.

Council tax could be abolished for terminally-ill Lancashire residents

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street last autumn; what will she have in store today? (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP)

Breaking Chancellor reveals National Living and National Minimum Wage increases

Farm animals

Still time to do the right thing for Lancashire county farming families

Fran Henshaw, R3 chair

Struggling businesses hoping for Budget boost says R3 in the North West as it re...

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs
The average Brit has saved £1,411 by cutting back this year – due to continuing cost-of-living pressures, according to research.
Richard Jenkins

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. She has hinted that the two-child benefit cap could be scrapped in the 2025 Budget (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Chancellor Reeves hints at extra support for families

Thwaites head office and brewery

Clever investments see 218 year-old business buck trend & reap success

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 13,000 oil heated homes in Lancashire ...

Fran Henshaw, R3 chair

Insolvency-related activity increased by 26% in North West last month

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Reeves has warned that 'each of us must do our bit', signalling possible tax rises (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves says 'each of us must do our bit' — what it may cost you

The Derby Arms in Longridge.

Business up 30% as five Lancashire pubs cut tax for customers

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is mounting over how the Chancellor will tackle ongoing economic pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Hodge Bank)

5 big Autumn Budget predictions I think will hit your wallet hard

The Autumn Budget 2025 could bring changes to disability support, with Motability reforms under speculation (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Autumn Budget could bring changes to PIP and disabled drivers scheme

Evlo and other organisations are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.

Ad Feature Loan provider calls for rent payments to count towards credit scores

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

Mathematician Bobby Seagull used data from a sample of 1,000 18-30-year-olds who were in a long-distance relationship while at University

Formula for perfect long-distance relationship for students revealed

Fran Henshaw, R3 North West chair

North West sees autumn uplift with rise in new businesses, R3 research shows

Keeping up to date with technology can be a winner for businesses

Raylo Business helps SMEs lease the latest tech from just £2.49

Top tips to stretch budgets included booking flights and accommodation well in advance, packing snacks and essentials rather than buying them when you get there - and using comparison sites to hunt for the best deals

Two-thirds of Brits say price increases make going abroad impossible

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Lancashire local authority finance boss hails financial performance

45 places in Lancashire where kids can eat for free or £1

45 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

Back-to-uni bundles are easy to find online - and they can save you a small fortune

Best 2025 student bundle deals to get freshers uni-ready in one click

37 per cent of women intend to purchase solo

More women are planning to buy a home on their own than with a partner

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

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Crucial July 31 tax deadline – paying now can lighten future bills

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Farmers more likely to seek financial advice as concerns focus around pensions

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