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.
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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.
Starmer: Tories want to means test state pension
PM Keir Starmer claims Conservatives plan to means test the state pension. Amid triple lock debates, Labour commits to the policy. Read the latest Westminster clash.
Supermarket Tax Hike After Budget U-turn
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
MP Demands Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Reeves secures bank backing for Budget with tax relief
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses calls for bank tax hikes as lenders pledge support for Budget measures. Exclusive details on the Treasury's strategy to secure City backing.
EV drivers hit with 18p per mile costs
Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.
28 shops change returns policy after MSE probe
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert investigation forces 28 major retailers, including The Range and Home Bargains, to correct illegal online returns policies. Discover your consumer rights.
Policy Centre to Boost UK Manufacturing SMEs
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
State pension to rise by £575 from April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 state pension rise for 2026/27 under the triple lock. Discover how this increase affects pensioners and the looming tax threshold issue.
Migrants face 30-year benefits ban under new rules
New government plans will block migrants from claiming DWP benefits until they gain citizenship. Critics warn of 'expensive bureaucracy' and decades of uncertainty.
Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp messages
Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup suspended from Reform UK after alleged WhatsApp messages discussing 'hardline' immigration stance and mass deportations surfaced.
Free Breakfast Clubs Save Families £450 a Year
The government's free breakfast club expansion will save families £450 and 95 hours yearly, aiding the cost of living crisis. Over 500,000 children to benefit.
UK urged to find lost pensions worth £13,620
UK households are urged to trace lost pension pots, with the average forgotten fund for 55-75 year olds valued at £13,620. Act now to boost your retirement savings.
Martin Lewis reports brands to Trading Standards
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported Evans and Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your full consumer rights.
Minister: Teachers Should Complain More Like Bin Workers
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
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.
Mum calls for homework to be abolished in UK
Parenting coach and ex-teacher Abi Clarke refuses to make her children do homework, labelling it 'detrimental'. Discover why she's calling for its abolition.
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.
Wales children's care costs soar despite profit ban
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
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.
Stealth Tax to Hit 10 Million UK Adults
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, creating a £8.3bn stealth tax impacting 10 million people. Discover the full financial consequences.
All UK state pensioners to pay income tax
For the first time in history, all full state pensioners will pay income tax as the pension overtakes the frozen personal allowance. Discover the impact of this historic change.
Wales Considers New Pavement Parking Ban
Drivers in Wales face new pavement parking restrictions. Learn how this move impacts accessibility and traffic flow across the nation.
1 Million Pensioners Face Shock Tax Bills on Savings
Over one million UK state pensioners will be dragged into paying tax on their savings in 2025 due to frozen allowances and high interest rates. Discover the full impact.
Full list of stealth tax hikes in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out an Income Tax rise but is considering a range of stealth taxes in her November Budget. Discover the full list of potential changes and their impact.
Reeves Scraps Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans to increase income tax, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the £50bn funding gap and the alternative tax strategies now being considered.
1 Million Face Tax Hit in Labour Budget Plan
Nearly one million more people, including pensioners, will pay higher taxes if the Labour government extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2030. Discover the full impact.
9% of Brits switch to EVs or cycling as rules backfire
Labour's 2030 petrol car ban faces resistance as 91% of drivers refuse electric vehicles or cycling. Discover the barriers preventing widespread adoption in the UK.
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