2 Million Hit by 62% 'Tax Trap' as HMRC Freezes Thresholds
New HMRC data shows a record two million workers will be caught in a 62% effective tax rate by 2027, prompting fears of an exodus of high earners from the UK. Read the full analysis.
New HMRC data shows a record two million workers will be caught in a 62% effective tax rate by 2027, prompting fears of an exodus of high earners from the UK. Read the full analysis.
A public petition demanding the income tax personal allowance be raised to £20,000 has reached 50,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a Commons debate. The Treasury has rejected the call, citing a £50bn annual cost.
New ONS data shows England's six lowest-earning neighbourhoods are all in Birmingham, with a £87k income gap to the richest area. Explore the figures and see where your area ranks.
Martin Lewis urges 5.6 million to file self-assessment by Jan 31. He warns of £100 fines and 7.75% interest on unpaid tax. Check if you need to declare savings over £10,000.
A public petition urging the government to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has reached 44,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a parliamentary debate. Read the details and the government's response.
A tax threshold freeze will see 35,000 more families paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2029, experts warn. Learn how this HMRC rule could affect your household budget.
Analysis reveals UK workers on £50k will be £500 worse off annually by decade's end due to extended tax threshold freeze. Discover the full impact of fiscal drag.
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the 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.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
Professionals earning £45k-£55k face a stealth tax hit from pension cap and frozen thresholds. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your pay and career plans.
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?
Nine million state pensioners are being urged to check bank statements for a key 6-digit code as Winter Fuel Payments are rolled out. Find out if you're eligible and what to look for.
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.
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.
Major UK retailers criticise the government for delaying until 2029 the end of a tax break for cheap imports from Shein and Temu, warning of unfair competition. Read the full story.
A three-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold could leave new graduates struggling with bills. The NUS warns it risks pushing repayments 'dangerously close' to minimum wage earnings.
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
The UK government has revised its inheritance tax plans for farmers after protests. The new rules allow couples to pass on up to £5m. Find out what changed.
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.
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.
Labour's Pensions Minister confirms auto-enrolment thresholds will stay frozen, potentially reducing take-home pay. Experts warn of a squeeze for workers and tax implications for pensioners. Read the full analysis.
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.
Millions of pensioners have received Winter Fuel Payments, but those earning over £35,000 will repay via tax codes. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Carers speak out after receiving brutal DWP letters demanding thousands in overpayments due to a 'cliff edge' earnings rule. Read the full story of the ongoing scandal.
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.
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.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.
Pensioners born before 1953 will receive a £8.45 weekly state pension increase from April 2026 due to the triple lock. Discover the financial impact.