HMRC Confirms State Pension Taxable: Key Details
HMRC confirms the state pension is taxable, but DWP doesn't deduct at source. Tax codes adjust to use personal allowance. From April, payments exceed £12,570 threshold.
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Pension Credit Age Rise to 67 Confirmed by DWP
Pension Credit qualifying age will rise from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and March 2028, aligning with State Pension age changes, DWP confirms.
Free BBC TV Licences for One DWP Benefit Confirmed
Over-75s on Pension Credit get free BBC TV licences as cost rises to £180 in 2026. Lisa Nandy reappointed Culture Secretary.
Burnham keeps Reeves' three state pension rules
Andy Burnham confirms he will retain Rachel Reeves' three state pension rules: cash ISA cuts, no tax on pension-only income, and the triple lock.
Average earners face £56,240 student loan repayments
Average earners under Plan 5 will repay £56,240, up from £25,700 under Plan 1, warns Intergenerational Foundation. Andy Burnham urged to act.
HMRC Repays £50m to Overtaxed Pension Savers
HMRC repaid £50.3m to 12,500+ pension savers overtaxed on flexible withdrawals between April and June 2026, averaging nearly £4,000 per person.
DWP Tax-Free Payments List for Pensioners Under Burnham
The Treasury confirms state pensioners with sole income from basic or new state pension owe no income tax. DWP lists tax-free benefits including PIP, Attendance Allowance, and more.
Booking.com Host Booking Refund Warning
Booking.com customers face refund battles with hosts, not hotels. Consumer expert Martyn James warns of legal grey areas and advises booking direct.
HMRC P800 Letters: Workers Owed £689 Average Tax Rebate
HMRC P800 letters reveal tax overpayments averaging £689. Learn how to claim your rebate, understand tax codes, and avoid underpayment surprises.
HMRC Company Car Fuel Rates Update Due September 1
HMRC will publish new advisory fuel rates for company car drivers before September 1, affecting reimbursement and private fuel costs. Check the latest figures and expert advice.
Birmingham Airport baggage failure second day
Birmingham Airport's baggage system failure continues, leaving passengers without luggage for a second day as engineers work to fix the issue.
Asda and Morrisons Recall Pasta Salads Over Listeria Risk
Asda and Morrisons pull three pasta salads from shelves due to possible Listeria contamination. Customers urged not to eat them and return for refund.
DWP to Reassess DLA Claimants for PIP from September
DWP resumes DLA to PIP reassessment from September, calling 3,000 randomly selected claimants. Failure to respond may result in loss of benefits, warns Scope.
Birmingham Woman Accused of Attempted Murder Faces Retrial
Emma Jane Williams, 41, from Erdington, denies attempted murder of a boy by tampering with medication. Jury deadlocked, retrial set for March 2026.
Burnham Government Considers Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70
The Andy Burnham government is consulting on mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers over 70, with results possibly reported to the DVLA for those with glaucoma or diabetes.
UK Mandates 18 Car Safety Features, Costs Expected to Rise
The UK government will mandate 18 advanced safety technologies in all new cars, including automatic braking and speed assistance, potentially raising prices, as part of a road safety strategy.
DWP warns claimants of driving bans for unpaid debts from October
From October, the DWP can impose driving bans for unpaid benefit debts of £1,000 or more. Claimants are receiving warning letters now. Learn how the new powers work.
DWP to Seize Benefit Cash from Bank Accounts from October
From October, the DWP will directly deduct money owed from benefit claimants' bank accounts, targeting fraud and error in Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
DWP clarifies fit note rules for Universal Credit and ESA
DWP updated fit note guidance for Universal Credit and ESA claimants, clarifying when fit notes are needed after a Work Capability Assessment, effective August 4.
NHS walk-in centre change from autumn confirmed
Andy Burnham confirms NHS walk-in centre change from autumn 2026, with 159 new mental health facilities across England, including 100 community centres, announced today.
DWP October Crackdown: Three Benefits Targeted
From October, under Andy Burnham, DWP will target Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA in a strict fraud crackdown, seizing bank funds and revoking driving licences.
DWP extends PIP awards for over-25s
DWP is writing to PIP claimants aged 25+ about extended awards, speeding up backlog processing and affecting 4 million people.
Childcare Tax Threshold £37,000 Below Inflation, Families Lose £874M
Families lose £874m in childcare support due to HMRC's £100,000 threshold, which is £37,000 lower than inflation-adjusted level, warns Quilter.
HMRC warns £50k earners: Friday MTD deadline looms
HMRC warns sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 to file first Making Tax Digital quarterly update by 7 August or face penalties.
HMRC £60 Tax Return Penalties Under PM Burnham
HMRC introduces £60 penalties for company directors failing to complete new SA102 dividend income form, affecting 2025-26 tax returns, with industry experts urging leniency.
Burnham and Healey to Recover £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Labour's Andy Burnham and John Healey will claw back £300 Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners born before 1946 with incomes over £35,000, affecting around 13% of retirees.
Healey Urged to Rule Out Pension Tax Raid in Autumn Budget
Chancellor John Healey faces calls to protect tax-free pension lump sums ahead of October 28 Budget, after speculation triggered a 22% surge in tax charges last year.
State Pension Could Hit £13,149 a Year Under Triple Lock
The full state pension could rise to £13,149.88 a year in 2027, as Andy Burnham and John Healey stick with the Triple Lock, new calculations show.
North Wales Doctor Wins National Award for Headache
North Wales GP Dr Karen Simpson won second prize at a national health conference for proving specialist headache care can be delivered closer to home.
NHS invites over-65s for shingles vaccine
The NHS is now inviting people born before 1961 to receive the shingles vaccine after a rule change made 65-year-olds eligible for two doses.
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