Two-digit tax code could mean £3,539 HMRC refund
State pensioners with a two-digit 'M1' tax code may be owed thousands in emergency tax refunds from HMRC. Learn how to check your code and claim back an average of £3,539.
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Reeves' stealth tax warning for earners over £40,000
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.
Carer scams friend with MS out of £5,000 in cruel fraud
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
HMRC's mandatory tax adviser register starts May 2026
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.
HMRC's online selling crackdown is not a scare tactic
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.
DWP Warning Over State Pensioner Text Scam
UK state pensioners are warned about a sophisticated text scam impersonating DWP Winter Fuel Payments. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your finances.
Lloyds Bank warns of £1,420 job scams
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Martin Lewis Urges Use of 159 Anti-Scam Number
Martin Lewis urges all UK bank customers to remember 159, a secure 3-digit number to verify your bank and stop fraudsters. Learn how this essential tool protects you.
Ghost Broking Epidemic Sweeps UK Drivers
Young drivers are losing £2,000 on average to fake car insurance sold on social media. Learn how to spot this scam and protect yourself from prosecution.
Santander issues £120 scam warning to customers
Santander warns of a 143% surge in weight loss injection scams, with customers losing £120 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from social media fraud.
BT, Vodafone, EE, O2 to block scam calls by 2026
Major UK mobile providers pledge to eliminate number spoofing by 2026, implementing new call tracing technology to protect millions from fraud. Learn how this affects you.
Council Tax Band D: £0 Bills Before £2,394 Rise
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 sets 8-week deadline for UK tax refund payments
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.
Santander warns 3 in 4 over fake AI ad risk
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
Tax Freeze Extension Warning for UK Earners Over £40,000
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.
Martin Lewis warns pensioners over state pension tax
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.
Fire Stick Fraud: £1,700 Bank Theft Risk
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
Warning over 'horrible' winter fuel payment scam
UK state pensioners are being targeted by a resurgent Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Experts warn this 'horrible' fraud aims to steal personal data. Learn how to protect yourself.
HMRC sends £2,500 tax refund to fraudster
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
HMRC: Say 'allocate tax-free allowance' on calls
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.
New Ofcom Rules to Block Text Scams Protect UK Users
Ofcom announces new rules requiring mobile providers to block scam messages and protect UK consumers from devastating text fraud. Learn how to stay safe.
60% Tax Trap Hits 77,000 UK State Pensioners
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.
Barclays warns of Black Friday AI scam threat
Barclays warns customers of sophisticated AI scams ahead of Black Friday. Gen Z most fearful, with 75% believing AI makes scams harder to spot. Learn how to stay safe.
Cowboy Builders Jailed for £86k Elderly Scam
Rogue builders William and Joseph Smith conned elderly victims out of £86,000 for shoddy roofing work, spending proceeds on Dubai holidays and Rolex watches. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.
HMRC demands £992 from low-income savers
Thousands of low-income savers and pensioners face surprise tax demands of £992 due to the frozen personal allowance. Discover how you might be affected and what it means for your savings.
One in Four Workers Face New HMRC Tax Band
A new HMRC tax band will impact one in four workers as threshold freezes extend to 2030. Discover how this tax shake-up affects millions of Britons.
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.
71% Support New 3p Pay-Per-Mile UK Car Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes a 3p pay-per-mile car tax under a new VED+ system. 71% of Britons support EV drivers contributing to road costs. Discover the impact.
DWP Warning Over New Energy Bill Scam Targeting Households
The DWP warns of a new energy bill scam targeting Warm Home Discount recipients. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your personal information. Stay vigilant!
Pensioners Warned of Winter Fuel Payment Scams
Over 9 million UK pensioners are receiving Winter Fuel Payments. Authorities urge vigilance against scams and reveal how to report suspicious texts using the 7726 code.
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