Middle earners up to £52k hit hardest by budget changes
Analysis reveals workers earning up to £52,000 will be worst affected by a 'triple whammy' of tax and policy changes from the Autumn Budget. Discover the key impacts.
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Cognitive decline costs pensioners £30,000, warns IFS
New IFS research reveals cognitive decline erodes £30k of wealth for over-65s, urging urgent pension reforms and advance financial planning to protect savings.
UK households face 'double tax raid' on savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget sparks a 'double tax raid' on UK savings via ISA reforms and frozen tax thresholds. Discover the impact on your money and what you can do.
State pensioners face new 'two-tier' income tax rule
Labour's new rule means pensioners with only state income won't pay tax from 2027, but critics warn of unfairness for those who saved. Discover the full impact.
Rachel Reeves: State Pensioners Spared Income Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces low-income pensioners reliant solely on the state pension will not pay income tax before 2027. Read the full details of the new rules.
Disposable income falls to lowest level since 2019
UK household disposable income has plummeted to its lowest point since 2019, driven by a £6bn tax surge. Experts warn fiscal drag is eroding wage gains. Read the full analysis.
HMRC to Spur Thousands to Part With Cash in Weeks
As the self-assessment deadline looms, HMRC reports record tax receipts exceeding £900bn. Experts warn of fiscal drag and rising unemployment impacting public finances. Read the full analysis.
Autistic man dies in Tenerife after carer dispute
Jamie Cole, 25, died after falling from a hotel balcony. A coroner found his carer's responses 'inappropriate' but ruled no gross failures. Read his mother's heartbreaking statement.
Pensioners face tax hit as thresholds frozen under Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget reforms, with frozen income tax thresholds, are set to push retirees with modest savings into paying tax. Experts warn of fiscal drag and inheritance tax implications.
Redrow Community Fund Donates £2,600 to Local Groups
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Inheritance Tax receipts hit £5.8bn, up £84m
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
Reeves: State Pension Only Retirees Won't Pay Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms low-income pensioners won't pay income tax from 2027. Get the full details on the tax perk and what it means for you.
Chancellor Spares Low-Income Pensioners from Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay income tax in this Parliament, addressing concerns over frozen tax bands. Read the full details.
State pension triple lock increase could backfire, experts warn
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
DVSA warning over dangerous vehicles found in MOT tests
The DVSA issues a stark warning to all drivers after MOT testers discover perilous defects, including seatbelts repaired with tape. It's every motorist's duty to ensure vehicle safety.
Reeves' stealth tax warning for earners over £40,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms frozen tax bands, dragging millions into higher rates. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your income and pension. Sign up for our money-saving newsletter.
State pensioners to keep tax perk, confirms Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay income tax. Key update on frozen tax bands and fiscal drag explained.
OBR boss quits over Budget leak 'worst failure'
OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.
State Pension rise confirmed as tax-free for 2025/26
The government confirms the 4.8% State Pension increase will not be taxed next year, but frozen personal allowance continues to pull retirees into the tax net. Discover the full details.
Martin Lewis Warns of 'Biggest Tax Rising Measure'
Martin Lewis explains how the extended tax threshold freeze until 2031 will push millions into higher tax brackets. Discover what fiscal drag means for your wallet.
Martin Lewis Explains Autumn Budget Benefit Rules
Martin Lewis clarifies three confusing benefit rules from Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, explaining fiscal drag and how tax freezes will impact millions of UK households.
Workers 'sabotage future' to avoid HMRC tax trap
Experts warn millions are refusing pay rises and promotions to sidestep a stealth tax, a move that could cost them hundreds of thousands over their career.
Petition for £20,000 Tax Allowance Hits 10k Signatures
A public petition urging HMRC to raise the Personal Tax Allowance to £20,000 has gained significant traction. Read the government's response and what happens next.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2031
The UK government extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2031, a move set to raise £7.6bn and pull millions into higher tax brackets. Discover the full impact.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Key Tax and Economy Facts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Budget 2025 with tax rises on property, pensions and EVs. OBR forecasts show economic growth revised to 1.5% for 2025. Discover the full details.
Frozen Tax Bands to Cost UK Households £7,077
Frozen income tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax rise, dragging millions into higher bands. Discover how to protect your finances from fiscal drag.
Government rejects £20,000 tax-free allowance petition
HM Treasury has officially rejected calls to raise the personal tax allowance to £20,000, warning it would cost £50bn annually and risk essential public services.
Hidden Budget Tax Bomb Costs Workers £555
Experts warn Autumn Budget's frozen tax thresholds and benefit changes could leave workers £555 worse off by 2030. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your finances.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2030 in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze until 2030, pulling millions into higher tax bands. Discover what it means for your finances.
Labour's tax freeze to cost middle earners £3,000
Analysis reveals workers earning over £44,000 face a £2,978 tax hit over four years under Labour's threshold freeze. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your take-home pay.
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