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Petition to raise tax threshold to £20k hits 50k milestone
A public petition demanding the income tax personal allowance be raised to £20,000 has reached 50,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a Commons debate. The Treasury has rejected the call, citing a £50bn annual cost.
Pressure mounts on Dudley Council to restore grit bins
Dudley Council faces calls to reverse its decision to remove 500 grit bins after a big freeze sparks public outcry over dangerous roads and pavements. Labour demands action.
Dudley's bin collection catch-up continues in big freeze
Dudley Council urges residents to leave bins out as crews tackle missed collections during the Arctic blast. Council leader pledges review of grit bin removals. Read the latest.
2m Pensioners to Get HMRC Tax Letters
Over 1.3 million people received unexpected tax bills last year, with figures set to hit 2 million. Find out why pensioners are being targeted.
Tax Freeze to Cost UK Households £500 a Year by 2030
Analysis reveals UK workers on £50k will be £500 worse off annually by decade's end due to extended tax threshold freeze. Discover the full impact of fiscal drag.
Pensioners issued £1,000 tax warning over frozen allowance
Exclusive: Pensioners relying solely on the state pension could be hit with a £1,000 tax bill by 2029. Chancellor's new policy offers a lifeline, but the frozen personal allowance creates a looming threshold. Read the full analysis.
Treasury minister issues tax update for £25k-£50k earners
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson responds to MP's query on tax rises for middle earners. The 'Reeves Freeze' extension will cost individuals up to £1,292 in extra tax. Read the full analysis.
UK Snow: Travel Disruption as -10C Arctic Blast Hits
Arctic freeze brings snow and ice across the UK with travel disruption expected. Met Office warnings in place. Essential safety advice for drivers and pedestrians.
Housing Benefit Frozen While Other DWP Payments Rise
Local Housing Allowance rates are frozen until 2026, creating an average £2,214 annual shortfall for renters. Discover the impact of this DWP policy.
Tax threshold freeze to cost workers £505, says think tank
A think tank warns a freeze on income tax bands until 2031 will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off, while benefits rise. Discover the full analysis of this 'stealth tax'.
Stealth taxes 'hammering' workers, says think tank
Analysis reveals workers face real-term income cuts due to frozen tax thresholds, while pensioners see gains. The Treasury defends its 'fair and necessary' budget decisions.
Martin Lewis issues tax warning to savers with £20,000
Money expert Martin Lewis warns households with over £20,000 in savings could be taxed on interest due to frozen tax bands. Learn how to protect your savings legally.
Workers on £52k hardest hit by new HMRC tax rules
Workers earning £52,000 will be worst affected by new tax changes, including a salary sacrifice cap and frozen thresholds. Discover how the 'triple whammy' impacts you.
Millions face 'invisible pay cut' from Budget rules
Professionals earning £45k-£55k face a stealth tax hit from pension cap and frozen thresholds. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your pay and career plans.
Call for Double Tax Code for State Pensioners
Over 25,000 back a petition for a new tax code, doubling the personal allowance for state pensioners to combat unfair taxation on small pensions. Will Parliament debate it?
Cold Weather Payments triggered in 18 UK postcodes
The DWP has activated £25 Cold Weather Payments for 6,000 homes in Cumbria and Northumberland as temperatures plummet. See the full list of eligible postcodes.
UK faces -11C freeze and 8 inches of snow from Jan 6
The UK is set for a severe Arctic freeze with temperatures plummeting to -11C and up to eight inches of snow forecast from January 6. Health alerts are in place. Read the full forecast.
Call to Double State Pensioners' Tax Allowance
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.
UK households face 'double tax raid' on savings
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.
UK Snow Storm: 10 Inches Forecast for January 8
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.
IHT Freeze Extended: 63,000 Estates to be Hit
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.
Student loan freeze warning: Graduates face repayment squeeze
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.
21 UK counties set for snow as temperatures plunge to -4C
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.
Fuel duty freeze extended, new EV charge from 2028
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.
Pensioners billed £800 despite tax promise
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.
Fuel duty freeze saves average driver £49 next year
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.
UK Snow Maps Ice Blue with -6C Freeze and Blizzards
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.
Tax receipts jump £41.8bn after Reeves' Budget
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.
HMRC Tax Freeze to Cost Workers Thousands by 2031
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.
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