UK Tax-Free Income Boost: Rent a Room for £7,500
Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.
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Labour's tax break for state pensioners with no other income
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms retirees whose sole income is the state pension will not pay tax or file returns, even if the pension exceeds the personal allowance. A major administrative win for pensioners.
Petition for £20k Tax Allowance Hits 30k Signatures
A public petition urging the government to raise the personal tax allowance to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, piling pressure on Labour. Find out what happens next.
Savings Tax Hike Warning for Millions of UK Households
A major building society warns millions could face unexpected tax bills due to a planned hike on savings interest and frozen allowances. Discover how to protect your savings now.
Pensioners Face Tax on State Pension Due to Triple Lock
Rising State Pension values, driven by the Triple Lock, could soon push retirees over the frozen tax threshold. Martin Lewis's Cash ISA tip may offer a solution. Learn how to protect your income.
Pensioners face tax on state pension as Triple Lock rises
UK state pensioners with small private incomes face HMRC tax demands. The Triple Lock pushes pensions close to the frozen tax-free allowance, creating a political dilemma. Read the key facts.
HMRC warning for thousands on three tax codes
HMRC issues a warning to UK workers about emergency tax codes like W1, M1, and X. Learn what your tax code means and how to check you're not overpaying.
Pensioners face tax demands due to Triple Lock
Due to the Triple Lock, state pensioners with modest private pensions could soon receive tax demands from HMRC as incomes near the personal allowance threshold. Discover the implications.
HMRC raises tax-free allowance by £1,260 for couples
UK couples can claim a tax break worth up to £1,260. Learn how the Marriage Allowance works, who qualifies, and how to backdate your claim for four years.
HMRC Letters for Savers with £3,500+ in Accounts
Nearly 900,000 UK households with £3,500 or more in savings may receive HMRC letters about tax on interest. Check your Personal Savings Allowance now to avoid surprises.
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.
Chancellor's Tax Promise for State Pensioners
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.
State pension tax freeze creates 'means-testing by proxy'
A pensions expert condemns the government's tax threshold freeze as unfair 'means-testing by proxy', creating a two-tier system for retirees. Read the full analysis.
Cash ISA Allowance Slashed to £12,000 in 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the cash ISA allowance will be reduced from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Find out how this tax-free savings rule change affects you.
Martin Lewis on 2027 Cash ISA Changes
Martin Lewis analyses the 2027 cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s, revealing a key 'win' for older savers. Discover what the Budget means for your tax-free savings.
Pensioners urged to claim £252 HMRC tax perk
Retirees with income under £50,270 can reduce their tax bill by £252 using Marriage Allowance. Claim this often-overlooked HMRC perk today.
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.
Autumn Budget: Tax Break Boost for Married Couples
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 3.8% increase to Married Couple's and Blind Person's Allowances in Autumn Budget. Find out how this affects your tax bill from April 2026.
UK Savings Tax Rise Set for 2027 in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a double blow for savers: a cut to the Cash ISA allowance and an increase in tax rates on savings interest from April 2027.
HMRC to claim £200 from earners under £35k
Millions of low-to-medium earners face losing up to £200 as HMRC chases tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover how this impacts your finances and what experts say.
500,000 face £1,080 tax bill after ISA change
A cut to the Cash ISA allowance could cost higher-rate taxpayers £1,080. Discover how the rule change impacts your savings and what you can do.
State pensioners face HMRC tax bills over 'edge cases'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no income tax for those with only a state pension this Parliament. But 'edge cases' with small extra incomes may still face HMRC bills from 2027.
State pensioners with no other income won't pay tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells Martin Lewis state pensioners with no other income will not pay tax or fill in returns. A major clarification following the Budget.
Petition for £20,000 Tax Allowance Hits 10k Signatures
A public petition urging HMRC to raise the Personal Tax Allowance to £20,000 has gained significant traction. Read the government's response and what happens next.
Autumn Budget Delays Financial Pain Until 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delays the main financial impact until 2028, just before an election. Discover how tax freezes and new measures will affect UK households.
HMRC Demands £8,165 from UK Households
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.
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.
Carer loses home after ticking wrong DWP box
A 64-year-old carer was convicted of fraud and lost his home after a simple form error. Discover the systemic failures behind the Carer's Allowance scandal.
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