Petition Urges DWP to Drop State Pension Age to 60
A parliamentary petition calls for the state pension age to be lowered to 60, as experts warn raising it to 71 would condemn millions to poverty. Read the full story.
A parliamentary petition calls for the state pension age to be lowered to 60, as experts warn raising it to 71 would condemn millions to poverty. Read the full story.
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.
HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
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.
HMRC can now track your online sales on platforms like Vinted and eBay. Exceeding thresholds could lead to fines or criminal investigation. Declare your side hustle now.
Over £31 billion sits unclaimed in lost UK pension pots. The average is £13,620. Our guide shows you how to trace and reclaim your money for a secure retirement.
Ex-minister Vince Cable warns the state pension Triple Lock is unsustainable, urging reform. Discover the future of UK pensions and what changes may come.
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.
Millions of UK pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 state pension increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock policy impacts your pension payments and what it means for you.
UK households reclaimed nearly £50m in overpaid pension tax between July and September 2025, with over 13,700 savers getting £3,539 back each. Experts call for system reform.
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 state pensioners are urged to make a small £100 withdrawal first to avoid a costly emergency tax code from HMRC. Learn how to protect your retirement income.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces six major DWP reforms including ending the two-child benefit cap, increasing state pensions, and overhauling disability support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Major rental reforms take effect in six months, banning Section 21 evictions and discrimination. Discover how the Renters' Reform Act impacts you.
HMRC has now repaid over £1.5bn to pensioners overtaxed on withdrawals since Pension Freedoms. Discover how this flaw affects you and what to do.
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.
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.
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.
UK workers urged to review employer pension contributions. One simple change could significantly boost your retirement savings. Experts reveal how to maximise your pension pot.
A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?
Millions of UK retirees will see their State Pension increase by 4.8% from April 2026, thanks to the Triple Lock. Find out how much more you'll receive weekly and annually.
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.
HMRC urges UK taxpayers to file Self Assessment returns now. With 77 days until the 31 January deadline, early filing provides more time to prepare your payment.