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.
University of Derby offers exclusive personal statement advice days before the UCAS deadline. Open Day on 10 Jan provides crucial support for Birmingham applicants.
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.
Coventry Building Society urges savers to act as the ISA tax-free allowance is confirmed to fall from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Experts advise on protecting savings now.
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.
UK savers deposited a record £5.1bn into Cash ISAs fearing a Budget cut. The new £12,000 cap from 2027 impacts affluent savers. Learn how to protect your savings.
A legitimate HMRC rule allows married couples to transfer part of their Personal Allowance, potentially boosting one partner's tax-free limit to £13,830 and saving up to £1,258. Act before the April 5 deadline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget changes will force savers to invest £8,000 of their ISA allowance. Experts warn it penalises low-risk savers and complicates retirement planning. Read the full analysis.
HMRC has issued guidance after a state pensioner raised concerns over tax 'discrepancies' on savings interest. Learn about your Personal Savings Allowance and how to resolve issues.
Nearly 900,000 UK savers may receive letters from HMRC to check tax on savings interest. Experts explain your obligations and what to do if contacted.
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.
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.
UK taxpayers can use Gift Aid donations to extend their basic rate tax band and restore their personal allowance, offering effective tax relief of up to 60%. Learn how to claim.
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.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
Experts warn of 'unnecessary tax' as the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000 in 2027. Learn how to protect your savings and maximise your personal savings allowance.
Around one million people are failing to claim a vital DWP benefit worth up to £5,741 a year. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. Check your eligibility now.
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.
The DWP has issued an update on Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP following a 'serious' warning from a charity report on the financial impact of brain tumours. Learn about the findings and the government's response.
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.
UK households with savings under £12,000 are urged to review their accounts ahead of major ISA rule changes in 2027. Experts advise using your tax-free allowance now to maximise long-term growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces those living solely on the state pension will not pay income tax, despite future rises breaching the personal allowance. Key details explained.
Millions face higher tax bills as Labour cuts Cash ISA allowance to £12,000, freezes savings allowance & hikes rates. See how it impacts you.
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?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves slashes cash ISA allowance to £12,000 from 2027. Experts reveal how using the new £8,000 stocks & shares allowance could leave you £300,000 better off.
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 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.
HMRC has clarified the 'starting rate for savings', a 0% tax band on up to £5,000 of savings income for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify and how it works.
A new ISA limit of £12,000 from April 2027 means millions could pay tax on savings interest. See how basic and higher-rate taxpayers are affected.
Millions face a tax bill after the cash ISA allowance was cut from £20,000 to £12,000. Analysis reveals higher-rate taxpayers could lose £1,216. Explore tax-free alternatives now.