Council Tax Break: Two-Month Holiday for UK Homes in 2026
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
New analysis reveals mothers could be £85,000 worse off in retirement due to Labour's cap on tax-free pension contributions via salary sacrifice. See the full impact.
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are set to increase from 1 April 2026, impacting petrol, diesel, and electric car owners. Find out how much more you'll pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax changes for 2026 will impact millions. From frozen thresholds to new levies, discover the seven key ways your finances will be affected. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals over 426,000 family vehicles will face the 'luxury' car tax from 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts EV threshold to £50,000. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial Universal Credit cuts. New claimants with disabilities to see health element slashed from £97 to £50 a week from April 2026. Full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
Money expert Martin Lewis warns households with over £20,000 in savings could be taxed on interest due to frozen tax bands. Learn how to protect your savings legally.
Over 25,000 back a petition for a new tax code, doubling the personal allowance for state pensioners to combat unfair taxation on small pensions. Will Parliament debate it?
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must adopt HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Research reveals 70% are unprepared, risking compliance issues. Learn how to adapt.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms six major tax changes for 2026, impacting fuel duty, alcohol, vaping, dividends, inheritance, and luxury cars. Discover how your finances will be affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged 420,000 motorists into paying the luxury vehicle levy, a 42% rise in two years. Discover how family cars are being caught in the tax net.
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.
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.
Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms an above-inflation state pension increase of 4.8% from April 2026, impacting millions. Discover the triple lock changes and what it means for you.
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.
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.
Business owners warn HMRC's 'Strengthened Reward Scheme' may spark malicious tip-offs and costly investigations. Read the risks and expert analysis.
HMRC has published the phased implementation dates for major tax reforms from the Autumn Budget, affecting savings, property, and pensions. Discover how and when the changes will impact you.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned new pay-per-mile electric car tax from 2028 could spark a surge in mileage 'clocking'. Industry leaders fear it will damage the used EV market.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.
Cash-poor pensioners could be charged 8% interest on deferred payments for Labour's new 'high value council tax surcharge'. Experts warn of a debt trap for asset-rich retirees.
Pensioners could see 87% of their savings lost to a double tax under new Labour reforms. Learn how this affects you and what you can do to protect your family's future.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers doubling council tax for top bands, potentially forcing pensioners from homes. Learn the impact and reaction.