Over 80s get £422 monthly pension boost from DWP
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
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.
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HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
Popular baby goods retailer My Baby Ltd has ceased trading, closing all stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Find out about refunds and Section 75 claims.
Millions of UK mobile customers could receive up to £104 per contract in a massive £1.1bn class action lawsuit against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 over alleged loyalty penalties. Find out if you're eligible.
HMRC can now track your online sales on platforms like Vinted and eBay. Exceeding thresholds could lead to fines or criminal investigation. Declare your side hustle now.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
HMRC has clarified its tax refund process, confirming payments will reach UK households within eight weeks. Learn how to claim your money and avoid common pitfalls.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
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UK households earning over £50,000 face £8,165 tax demands due to frozen thresholds. Discover the impact on savings and capital gains and how to protect your finances.
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.
Frozen income tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax rise, dragging millions into higher bands. Discover how to protect your finances from fiscal drag.
UK households are effectively losing £2,980 due to the frozen HMRC Personal Tax Allowance. Discover how this hidden tax rise impacts your income and who is affected most.
HMRC announces it will not pursue hundreds of thousands of state pensioners for minor tax debts as pensions outgrow the frozen Personal Allowance. Discover the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike but will extend frozen tax bands in the Budget, dragging millions into higher tax brackets. Read the full analysis.
Thousands of state pensioners could face £200.17 tax bills from HMRC as frozen income tax thresholds clash with rising pension payments. Learn how the Autumn Budget affects retirees.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, potentially dragging millions into higher tax bands. Discover how this 'stealth tax' could impact your finances.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains why state pensioners may soon pay tax, even without other income. Learn how frozen thresholds and April's increase impact you.
Nearly 9 million state pensioners could be pushed into paying income tax as the Chancellor extends the freeze on tax thresholds. Discover the impact of this Autumn Budget decision.
Thousands of UK savers face overpaying tax after HMRC sent duplicate bills. Tax experts warn recipients may panic and pay demands they don't owe. Learn how to challenge incorrect charges.
Wealthy UK pensioners could see a £2,500 tax bill increase following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget changes. Discover the impact of the potential income tax rise.
HMRC increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
HMRC advises thousands of UK households to use a specific four-word phrase when calling to resolve tax code issues. Learn how to update your tax-free allowance efficiently.
HMRC is issuing P800 tax calculation letters. Check if you've overpaid tax and are due a refund on your pension, pay, or self-assessment. Act now to claim.
Nearly 80,000 pensioners face a punishing 60% effective tax rate due to a frozen tax threshold. Discover how this 'tax trap' works and what you can do.