A new petition calls for the DWP to end state pension payments for retirees with incomes over £50,000, aiming to fund student tuition fees. Over 10,000 signatures needed for a government response.
UK landlords earning over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax summaries from April under HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Learn key deadlines and expert advice to avoid confusion.
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.
HMRC has issued over 300,000 letters chasing tax bills of £100 or less, with critics calling the process a waste of time and money. Discover the impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson launches a petition for mandatory SMA Type 1 testing at birth on the NHS after her twin daughters' diagnosis. Learn about her campaign and the crucial heel prick test.
A public petition urging the government to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has reached 44,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a parliamentary debate. Read the details and the government's response.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
HMRC has formally rejected a public petition to raise the Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £20,000, citing a £50 billion annual cost. The petition argues it would help with living costs.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax changes for 2026 will impact millions. From frozen thresholds to new levies, discover the seven key ways your finances will be affected. Read the full analysis.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
Millions of newly self-employed face paying 150% of their tax bill upfront due to HMRC's 'payments on account' rule. Learn how it works and what you can do if you can't pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must adopt HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Research reveals 70% are unprepared, risking compliance issues. Learn how to adapt.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
A viral petition demanding Netflix release 'unseen footage' from Stranger Things 5 has gained 300,000 signatures, but actor Randy Havens has dismissed the claims. Read the full story.
HMRC clarifies strict tax rules for online sellers. Find out why losses on personal belongings cannot reduce your income tax bill and what the actual Capital Gains Tax rules are.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged 420,000 motorists into paying the luxury vehicle levy, a 42% rise in two years. Discover how family cars are being caught in the tax net.
A petition on housing asylum seekers in Dudley, gaining over 3,000 signatures, triggered a full council debate. Discover the other local issues that mobilised residents in 2025.
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.
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
HMRC has issued clear guidance on tax refunds after a cheque was sent to an old address. Learn the steps to correct the error and the helpline number to call.