State pension payments issued early for Christmas
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
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.
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.
Millions of UK workers can unlock a hidden pay boost worth £277k through auto-enrolment pensions. Discover how your employer adds free money to your savings.
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.
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.
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.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 increase from April 2026, confirmed by the triple lock. Discover how this affects your pension and the political debate.
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.
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 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 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.
Discover if you or a loved one over 80 are eligible for an extra £105.70 per week from the DWP's Over 80 Pension. Learn the criteria and how to claim this vital support.
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 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 increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
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.
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.
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.
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.