Sir Keir Starmer's government confirms new DWP powers from October to deduct debts directly from bank accounts and strip driving licences from persistent fraudsters, as part of a £14.6bn savings plan.
HMRC will change tax codes for 9 million state pensioners to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments from those earning over £35,000, potentially adding extra charges.
From April 2027, unused pension pots will be subject to Inheritance Tax, potentially causing a 'double tax' hit for beneficiaries who may also pay Income Tax on withdrawals.
Families face a double tax hit on unspent pension pots and a tight six-month deadline under new HMRC inheritance tax rules from the Labour government.
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The DWP is reviewing state pension age rules, potentially impacting millions born before 1978. The current age of 66 is set to rise to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046.
Andy Burnham signals reintroduction of 50p top income tax rate before end of Parliament, as Labour leadership contest looms following Starmer's resignation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed cash ISA rules from April 2027: the tax-free allowance for under-65s will drop to £12,000, while pensioners retain the £20,000 limit. A 22% charge on stocks and shares ISA interest is also planned.
Andy Burnham has confirmed plans to overhaul council tax bands if he becomes Prime Minister, proposing a land value tax to replace stamp duty and council tax.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves keeps frozen tax bands, meaning workers earning over £35,000 face fiscal drag and potential higher tax as salaries rise.
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Andy Burnham confirms plans to raise the tax-free personal allowance to £12,570 if he becomes Prime Minister, as Sir Keir Starmer faces resignation pressure.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £5bn pension raid will see a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice schemes from 2029, affecting 2.9 million workers, with Treasury defending the move as fair.
UK tourists in France are banned from ordering high-alcohol beers, fortified wines, and spirits during a severe heatwave, with restrictions along the Seine and Canal St-Martin to prevent accidents.
A petition urging the UK government to make 12 July 2027 a bank holiday in England for the 1100th anniversary of the nation's birth has surpassed 1,500 signatures, with a target of 10,000 for an official response.
State pensioners over 80 who received the Winter Fuel Payment and have annual income over £35,000 face £300 tax charges via tax code changes in 2026/27, HMRC confirms.
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A petition on the Parliament website calls for lowering the social media ban from under-16s to under-13s, arguing 13+ teens are responsible enough.
HMRC has recouped an extra £730m as inheritance tax changes draw more estates into scope, with 10,500 households set to be affected from April 2027.
Pat McFadden confirms the state pension age review is on track, hinting at potential increases. The DWP considers affordability and regional differences.
The UK government will restrict salary sacrifice pension benefits from April 2029. Contributions above £2,000 annually will face employer and employee NI charges. Experts advise maximizing contributions before the deadline.
A pension tax raid by Rachel Reeves could be far more damaging than admitted, with over 2.8 million workers expected to cut pension contributions from April 2029.
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HMRC has confirmed a major shake-up to inheritance tax rules affecting pension savings from April 2027. Unused pension pots and death benefits will be included in estate calculations, with new responsibilities for executors.
Universal Credit claimants with no work requirement surge by 830,000 in a year, reaching 2.8 million. DWP cites legacy benefit transfers as main cause.
Andy Burnham has reversed his support for WASPI compensation, aligning with the government's refusal to pay, despite earlier backing calls for recompense.
HMRC and DWP plan to shield state pensioners from income tax if state pension is their only income. Triple Lock pushes pension closer to tax threshold.
The DWP has published a timetable for state pension age changes affecting everyone born after April 1960. Find out when you can claim.
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The DWP has confirmed new defined benefit pension rules from April 2027, allowing safe release of billions in surpluses with strong member protections.
From April 2026, UK workers gain paternity and unpaid parental leave from day one, removing the previous 26-week and one-year service requirements.
Cheryl Downs, 66, killed Robert Kellett while he was on the toilet and hid his body for nearly a year. She admits preventing burial and fraud but denies murder, claiming self-defense or diminished responsibility.
The Resolution Foundation calls for scrapping the Triple Lock and replacing it with a smoothed earnings link, saving £650m annually to fund youth support.
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