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Income Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2031: What It Means for You

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.

Autumn Budget's 'Hidden' Tax Bomb to Cost Workers £555 by 2030

Hidden Budget Tax Bomb Costs Workers £555

Experts warn Autumn Budget's frozen tax thresholds and benefit changes could leave workers £555 worse off by 2030. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your finances.

One in Five UK Adults Face Stealth Tax as HMRC Extends Threshold Freeze

Stealth Tax to Hit 10 Million UK Adults

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, creating a £8.3bn stealth tax impacting 10 million people. Discover the full financial consequences.

All UK State Pensioners to Pay Income Tax for First Time

All UK state pensioners to pay income tax

For the first time in history, all full state pensioners will pay income tax as the pension overtakes the frozen personal allowance. Discover the impact of this historic change.

Reeves' Autumn Budget: Full List of Potential Stealth Tax Hikes

Full list of stealth tax hikes in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out an Income Tax rise but is considering a range of stealth taxes in her November Budget. Discover the full list of potential changes and their impact.

Rachel Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plans in Budget U-Turn

Reeves Scraps Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans to increase income tax, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the £50bn funding gap and the alternative tax strategies now being considered.

1 Million UK Households Face Tax Hit as Threshold Freeze Extended

1 Million Face Tax Hit in Labour Budget Plan

Nearly one million more people, including pensioners, will pay higher taxes if the Labour government extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2030. Discover the full impact.

Budget Blow: The 'Devastating' Council Tax Change No One's Talking About

Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

Are You a 'Higher Earner'? The £75,000 Threshold That Could Cost You Thousands

£75k earners face 60% effective tax rates

New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.

Birmingham's Bankruptcy Fire Sale: 1,000 Council Assets Under the Hammer

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Labour Breaks Silence on 2030 Petrol Car Ban: What It Means for UK Drivers

Labour breaks silence on 2030 petrol car ban

The new Labour government has finally clarified its position on the controversial 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, revealing crucial details about exemptions and implementation plans that will affect millions of motorists.

Filtronic Secures Major £4.2M Contract to Power Next-Generation UK Defence Systems

Filtronic wins £4.2M UK defence contract

Yorkshire-based tech firm Filtronic lands multimillion-pound defence contract to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare technology for enhanced national security.

Fuel Duty Relief Confirmed: Exact Date 3p Per Litre Cut Takes Effect Revealed

3p fuel duty cut: Exact start date confirmed

Motorists across Britain will receive welcome relief at petrol pumps as the government confirms the precise start date for the 3p per litre fuel duty cut, saving drivers millions amid ongoing cost pressures.

HMRC Rule Changes Threaten UK Households with £60 Monthly Bill Hike - Are You Affected?

HMRC changes may cost households £60 monthly

New HMRC regulations could cost UK families up to £60 extra per month as tax credit and benefit rules undergo significant changes. Discover how these adjustments impact your household budget.

Public Sector Pension Shake-Up: What New Government Reforms Mean for Your Retirement

Public Sector Pension Reforms: What Changes Mean

Major reforms to public sector pensions are being planned by the new Labour government, affecting millions of workers across the UK. Discover how these changes could impact your retirement plans and what it means for the future of public services.

Former Birmingham Council Boss Faces Seven-Year Ban Over Taxi Licence Scandal

Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban

Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.

DWP Shake-Up: Sick Notes Scrapped in Major Benefits Overhaul

DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up

The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.

Chaos Erupts in Birmingham Council Chamber as Protestors Bring Meeting to Standstill

Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.

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