A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
HMRC has issued clear guidance on tax refunds after a cheque was sent to an old address. Learn the steps to correct the error and the helpline number to call.
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
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.
A UK couple reveals how renting out their motorhome turned into a £135,000-a-year business, funding a holiday let. Discover how to start your own lucrative side hustle.
HMRC data reveals a £41.8bn rise in tax receipts to £579bn, driven by threshold freezes. Read the full analysis of the Chancellor's fiscal impact.
HMRC will adjust tax codes for around four million state pensioners with incomes over £35,000 to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how much will be deducted monthly from 2026.
A London homeowner reveals how a £30 parking permit unlocked a passive income stream, earning over £4,300 in two years by renting his driveway. Experts urge others to consider this simple side hustle.
A frozen HMRC trading allowance is eroding the tax-free earnings of UK side hustlers on Vinted, eBay & Airbnb. See how inflation impacts your income.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push state pensioners with small private savings into paying income tax from 2027. Experts warn of financial strain.
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
A public petition urges the Labour government and HMRC to raise the personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000, offering families potential savings of nearly £3,000. Over 28,000 have signed.
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.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
UK drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028. Find out the rates and how it could affect your motoring costs.
Lloyds Bank's property arm, Lloyds Living, has built a £2bn portfolio of 7,500 rental homes. The high street giant plans to expand to 50,000 properties by 2030. Discover the strategy behind this major move into the UK rental market.
HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.
Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms retirees whose sole income is the state pension will not pay tax or file returns, even if the pension exceeds the personal allowance. A major administrative win for pensioners.
A public petition urging the government to raise the personal tax allowance to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, piling pressure on Labour. Find out what happens next.
State pensioners with a two-digit 'M1' tax code may be owed thousands in emergency tax refunds from HMRC. Learn how to check your code and claim back an average of £3,539.
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.