Multiple reports say Labour is increasing the fee for applying for probate by 75% starting next week. The change affects people who need to go through the probate process following a death, a requirement many families encounter during a period of grief and administrative pressure. The articles describe the rise as a significant jump in cost for applicants, and they note that critics call the increase “exploitative” of grieving families. The reports frame the fee hike as a policy decision scheduled to take effect soon, with the higher charges applying to new probate applications submitted from the start of next week. The coverage provided does not include detailed figures for the current versus new fee levels, nor does it set out official justifications for the increase. Overall, the sources agree on the timing and scale of the increase and on the fact that the change is being met with criticism from opponents who argue it adds financial burden during bereavement.