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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.

TV Licence to exceed £180 for first time in 2026

Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.

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.

Claim a £3,539 HMRC Pension Tax Refund Now

Thousands overpay tax on pension withdrawals due to emergency codes. Learn how to check your status and claim your refund from HMRC ahead of the festive season.

HMRC Confirms Timetable for Major UK Tax Changes

HMRC has published the phased implementation dates for major tax reforms from the Autumn Budget, affecting savings, property, and pensions. Discover how and when the changes will impact you.

Pub chains raise prices due to £130m cost surge

Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.

New 3p Per Mile EV Tax Could Increase for Drivers

Drivers of electric vehicles could face a higher pay-per-mile tax rate if they under-declare mileage. The new Labour eVED scheme will involve annual checks, sparking industry concerns about fairness and the switch to EVs.

Teens Hike Pen y Fan for Hospital Chemo Unit

Girls' football teams from Ammanford completed a charity hike up Pen y Fan, raising £1,250 for Prince Philip Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit. Discover how personal connections inspired their incredible effort.

Chancellor's Tax Promise for State Pensioners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.

1 Million UK Households Now Paying 45% Tax Rate

Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.

Council tax bills to rise by 5% next year

Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.

Reeves' Second Budget Unveils Tax Rises and Support

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.

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