Heating cutbacks risk home insurance validity
Turning off heating or skipping boiler servicing could breach policy conditions and invalidate home insurance coverage for water damage, Defaqto warns.
Turning off heating or skipping boiler servicing could breach policy conditions and invalidate home insurance coverage for water damage, Defaqto warns.
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.
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners living abroad are being denied the Triple Lock increase due to a 'frozen pensions' policy, sparking outrage in Canada.
A Universal Credit claimant fights the DWP after payments were stopped over an alleged £16,000 in savings they insist they never had. Discover the full story and what to do if it happens to you.
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.
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.
Frozen income tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax rise, dragging millions into higher bands. Discover how to protect your finances from fiscal drag.
Disneyland Paris has announced the grand opening of its World of Frozen area for March 2026, featuring a new drone show and a massive expansion. Discover the magic!
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash ISA allowances from £20,000 to £10,000, exposing millions to tax bills. Act now to protect your savings before November 26 budget.
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.
New analysis reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze could force 10 million pensioners to pay income tax. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
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.
Celeste Rivas, 15, found dismembered in rapper D4vd's Tesla after missing for over a year. LAPD investigates as homicide despite unclear cause of death.
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.
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.
DWP is automatically sending Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 to state pensioners. Find out if you're eligible to keep it or if HMRC will reclaim the cash.
HMRC increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
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.
HMRC has enlisted nearly 5,000 volunteers to test its new Making Tax Digital system for income tax, set to roll out for earners over £30,000 from 2027. Discover the changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could double council tax for top bands and introduce a 'mansion tax'. Discover how these changes might affect your household finances.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
The Met Office has issued urgent ice and snow warnings as UK temperatures plummet to -7C. Households are urged to locate their stop tap and use a Christmas tag for emergency plumbing contacts.
HMRC's duplicate 'simple assessment' tax demands create confusion, with experts warning savers could overpay. Learn how to check your bill and avoid paying twice.