A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget sparks a 'double tax raid' on UK savings via ISA reforms and frozen tax thresholds. Discover the impact on your money and what you can do.
Maps reveal a major Arctic freeze will bring up to 26cm of snow to parts of the UK from January 8, with travel disruption likely. Get the full forecast and regional details here.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the inheritance tax freeze until 2031, doubling the number of families paying the 40% levy. Experts warn of a stealth raid on modest estates.
HMRC inheritance tax on cash gifts surges 153% in a decade, ensnaring over 1,000 families. Learn the complex rules to avoid a hefty tax bill.
A three-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold could leave new graduates struggling with bills. The NUS warns it risks pushing repayments 'dangerously close' to minimum wage earnings.
A major cold snap is set to hit the UK, with snow forecast for 21 counties across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Temperatures will plummet to -4C. Read the full forecast and see if your area is affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a five-month fuel duty freeze until September 2026, but confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles starting in 2028. Read the full details.
HMRC has increased the IHT nil-rate band for business and farming assets to £2.5m per person from April 2026, offering relief to family-owned enterprises. Read the full details and expert reactions.
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
Thousands of UK state pensioners face surprise £800 tax bills from HMRC, despite government promises to shield them from tax as the Triple Lock rises. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the 5p fuel duty cut until August 2026, offering motorists a £49 saving. The move is forecast to help reduce inflation.
New weather maps reveal a deep freeze hitting the UK after Christmas, with temperatures plunging to -6C in Scotland and snow likely for England. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
HMRC data reveals a £41.8bn rise in tax receipts to £579bn, driven by threshold freezes. Read the full analysis of the Chancellor's fiscal impact.
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
An icy blast is set to hit five UK counties after Christmas, with temperatures plunging to -5C. Discover which areas are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
Tesco advises shoppers to freeze butter to extend its life and save money. With prices rising, this simple hack can reduce food waste and help household budgets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
Six major driving law changes hit in December 2025, impacting EV owners, petrol drivers, and London commuters. Get the full details on pay-per-mile, fuel duty, and the Congestion Charge shift.
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.
Tesco Mobile pledges to freeze basic monthly prices for its 5.4 million customers, offering bill certainty amid widespread mid-contract hikes from rivals like O2.
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.
Martin Lewis clarifies three confusing benefit rules from Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, explaining fiscal drag and how tax freezes will impact millions of UK households.
Martin Lewis warns graduates earning over £29,385 will pay more due to a student loan threshold freeze announced in the Autumn Budget. Find out how it affects you.
HMRC is punishing 1,300 people for gifting money to family. IHT on gifts surged 153% to £256m. Learn how to avoid tax penalties.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.
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.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget targets workers, savers, and high-value property owners with new taxes and freezes. Discover the key financial changes and who benefits.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes Plan 2 student loan repayments and interest rates until 2030, a move set to raise £400m annually. Discover the full budget impact.