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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.

Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule

HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.

Chancellor's Tax 'Workaround' for State Pensioners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to a tax 'workaround' ensuring state pensioners won't pay income tax on their pensions this parliament. Full details on the new personal allowance plan.

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.

State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC

Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.

DWP urged to intervene over state pension tax letters

The DWP faces calls to clarify tax rules as the Triple Lock pushes state pensions near the tax threshold. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged retirees won't be taxed on this income. Read the full analysis.

Pre-2016 pensioners get £9,615 DWP boost

State pensioners who retired before 2016 are set for a £9,615 annual payment increase from April. However, experts warn the frozen tax threshold could pull many into income tax by 2027.

Calls for £20,000 Personal Tax-Free Allowance Grow

A public petition urges the Labour government and HMRC to raise the personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000, offering families potential savings of nearly £3,000. Over 28,000 have signed.

Chancellor Spares Low-Income Pensioners from Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay income tax in this Parliament, addressing concerns over frozen tax bands. Read the full details.

DWP's 35-hour Carer's Allowance rule warning

The DWP warns carers about a crucial 35-hour weekly rule for Carer's Allowance eligibility. Learn about the qualifying benefits and how to claim up to £333.20 monthly.

State pensioners to receive £575 extra next year

Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.

HMRC Sends New Tax Codes to UK Households

HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.

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