New Chancellor John Healey has confirmed he will continue Rachel Reeves' income tax rule ensuring state pensioners with no other income pay no tax, despite state pension rising above personal allowance.
Select Committee Chair Debbie Abrahams warns Andy Burnham's government that many are unaware of the state pension age rise to 67 by 2028, urging action against 'irresponsible rumours' of further acceleration.
Labour may bring forward state pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting five million people born between 1971 and 1977 under PM Andy Burnham.
Winter Fuel Payments now vary by age and income. Pensioners over 80 get £300, while those under 80 receive £200. Eligibility is now income-based with a £35,000 threshold.
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New Chancellor John Healey has increased the personal tax-free allowance to £12,861 for pensioners, shielding them from income tax as the state pension rises.
The DWP faces pressure against accelerating the state pension age rise to 68 by 2039, with experts warning of financial strain on lower earners and Gen X.
New HMRC figures reveal 7.7 million people will be higher-rate taxpayers in 2026/27, a 74% increase from 4.43 million in 2021/22, driven by frozen tax thresholds.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will look at raising the £12,570 income tax personal allowance at the Budget, but rules out any unfunded promises or commitments at this stage.
The normal minimum pension age in the UK rises from 55 to 57 on April 6, 2028, affecting those born after April 1973, with transitional rules for those born between April 1971 and April 1973.
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Andy Burnham is reportedly considering raising the personal allowance threshold to protect hundreds of thousands of over-65s from income tax, as frozen tax bands drag more pensioners into tax.
From July, UK families must pay £526 for probate applications under new Labour government rules, with reduced fees for document copies and changes to Property Chamber fees.
Tax expert Dan Neidle warns Andy Burnham's plan to increase the personal tax-free allowance to £13,070 would create a 67.5% marginal tax rate for some earners, offering only £2.70 a week for most basic-rate taxpayers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity from 5% to 0% from October 1, saving typical households £45 annually. Combined with previous £150 relief, total savings reach £195 for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus customers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham admitted he is considering reintroducing the 50p income tax rate, failing to deny it twice in his first press conference.
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Andy Burnham suggests raising the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance as he prepares to become Prime Minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer.
Rachel Reeves confirms a £575 state pension rise to £12,547/year before her expected exit as Chancellor, but not all over-65s benefit.
England's World Cup exit in the semi-finals ends hopes of a bonus bank holiday. The next bank holiday is August 31, with Boxing Day delayed to December 28.
A DWP state pension rule change fast-tracking the rise to age 68 could leave those born before 1977 up to £16,500 worse off, affecting five million people aged 49-55.
HMRC will claw back Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners aged 66-80 earning over £35,000, with double repayments in 2027/28 totalling up to £400.
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Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood supports a 50% income tax rate that would cost £150,000 earners an extra £1,240 annually, as she emerges as a top contender for Chancellor under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Vahid Aberi, 39, arrested in Birmingham, charged under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Iran's intelligence service. He appeared in court on July 17.
Proposed wedding law reforms in England would allow couples to marry any location, potentially saving £6,000 on venue costs, and end the need for dual ceremonies for mixed-faith couples.
Employers in England must publish salary information in job adverts under new government plans to rewrite anti-discrimination laws, aiming to reduce pay inequality.
The State Pension age is rising to 68 for those born after April 1977, with gradual increases between 2044 and 2046. Full new State Pension is £241.30 weekly.
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Martin Lewis explains how couples can boost their income by over £1,000 through HMRC's Marriage Tax Allowance, with backdating for four tax years.
From 6 April 2027, HMRC will replace the automatic £100 late filing penalty with a points-based system, triggering a £200 fine after 2 points for annual submissions.
The state pension age may need to rise to 74 by 2069 to maintain the triple lock without overwhelming government finances, according to a new Institute for Fiscal Studies report.
England's drink-drive limit to be cut from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland's threshold, as part of Keir Starmer's road safety strategy tabled before his resignation.
Incoming PM Andy Burnham is urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, deemed 'unusually generous' by the OECD, to curb rising public spending.
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Treasury officials plan to raise the state pension age to 68 seven years earlier than legislated, affecting around five million people aged 49-55, who could lose £12,500 each.
