Middle earners up to £52k hit hardest by budget changes
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.
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UK households face 'double tax raid' on savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget sparks a 'double tax raid' on UK savings via ISA reforms and frozen tax thresholds. Discover the impact on your money and what you can do.
State pensioners face new 'two-tier' income tax rule
Labour's new rule means pensioners with only state income won't pay tax from 2027, but critics warn of unfairness for those who saved. Discover the full impact.
Rachel Reeves: State Pensioners Spared Income Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces low-income pensioners reliant solely on the state pension will not pay income tax before 2027. Read the full details of the new rules.
Disposable income falls to lowest level since 2019
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.
HMRC to Spur Thousands to Part With Cash in Weeks
As the self-assessment deadline looms, HMRC reports record tax receipts exceeding £900bn. Experts warn of fiscal drag and rising unemployment impacting public finances. Read the full analysis.
Pensioners face tax hit as thresholds frozen under Labour
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.
Rab Microlight Windstopper: Gore-Tex Tech Upgrades Down Jacket
Rab's iconic Microlight down jacket gets a Gore-Tex Windstopper upgrade for 2025. We review the new £270 coat that adds serious wind protection without sacrificing lightweight versatility.
Inheritance Tax receipts hit £5.8bn, up £84m
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
Strictly Judge Craig Revel Horwood Backed to Exit by 2026
New predictions suggest Craig Revel Horwood could leave Strictly Come Dancing for RuPaul's Drag Race before 2026 ends. Discover all the potential career moves for Strictly stars.
Major Spotify outage disrupts thousands of users
Spotify suffered a major outage on Monday 15th December, with over 50,000 reports from UK and US users. Service has been restored, but some may still face issues. Read the latest updates.
Louis Tomlinson's 1D Tribute at Jingle Bell Ball
Louis Tomlinson made a solo return to Capital's Jingle Bell Ball after 13 years, delivering a poignant One Direction tribute. Read about the special moment and his thoughts on a band reunion.
Reeves: State Pension Only Retirees Won't Pay Tax
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.
Chancellor Spares Low-Income Pensioners from Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay income tax in this Parliament, addressing concerns over frozen tax bands. Read the full details.
Downdetector down in Cloudflare outage
A brief Cloudflare outage took Downdetector and countless websites offline, exposing the global economy's dangerous reliance on a few tech giants. Read the expert analysis.
Reeves' stealth tax warning for earners over £40,000
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.
State pensioners to keep tax perk, confirms Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay income tax. Key update on frozen tax bands and fiscal drag explained.
Aitch's £250k I'm A Celeb Fee & Sister Tribute
Rapper Aitch was paid £250,000 for I'm A Celebrity 2025, making him the highest-paid star. Discover his heartfelt reason for joining: raising awareness for Down syndrome.
Five Poundland Stores to Close in December
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
State Pension rise confirmed as tax-free for 2025/26
The government confirms the 4.8% State Pension increase will not be taxed next year, but frozen personal allowance continues to pull retirees into the tax net. Discover the full details.
Martin Lewis Warns of 'Biggest Tax Rising Measure'
Martin Lewis explains how the extended tax threshold freeze until 2031 will push millions into higher tax brackets. Discover what fiscal drag means for your wallet.
Martin Lewis Explains Autumn Budget Benefit Rules
Martin Lewis clarifies three confusing benefit rules from Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, explaining fiscal drag and how tax freezes will impact millions of UK households.
Workers 'sabotage future' to avoid HMRC tax trap
Experts warn millions are refusing pay rises and promotions to sidestep a stealth tax, a move that could cost them hundreds of thousands over their career.
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.
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.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Strictly's La Voix exits competition after injury
Drag queen La Voix leaves Strictly Come Dancing due to injury. Her partner Aljaz Skorjanec made a heartfelt statement about drag queens. Read the emotional exit interview.
La Voix 'devastated' as injury forces Strictly exit
Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix is 'absolutely devastated' after a foot injury forced her to withdraw from the competition just before the Blackpool special. Read her full emotional statement.
WH Smith CEO quits after £50m US accounting error
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
Cloudflare outage causes major app failures
A major Cloudflare technical fault has caused widespread internet disruption, taking down popular platforms like X, Bet365, and ChatGPT. Discover the full list of affected sites and the latest updates.
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