HomeBusinessBudget sees largest ever personal allowance rise Budget sees largest ever personal allowance rise February 17, 2026 Treasury Minister Chris Thomas’s budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.
City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed Tom Hayes launches a legal claim against UBS, claiming he was the bank’s “hand-picked scapegoat”.
Porsche shares plunge after announcing EV rollout delay European carmakers face intense competition from Chinese rivals and weak demand for luxury cars.
Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.