10 h. ago German retirees who continue working set to earn €2,000 a month tax

Active pension scheme expected to start in January is part of chancellor’s ‘autumn of reforms’ to tackle economic stagnationGermans who continue in the labour market beyond retirement age will be able to earn up to €2,000 (£1,750) a month tax-free on top of their pension under a scheme aimed at boosting economic growth and labour force participation rates.The “Aktivrente”, or active pension scheme, due to come into force in January, was promised on the campaign trail by the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, before he came into office five months ago. Continue reading...

Economics

68 h. ago Rachel Reeves could impose a surprise 'one off' tax on wealth in Budget next month

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said a 'one-off' raid on tax wealth would be far harder for the rich to dodge as they would have no opportunity to move their assets.

Economics

4 d. ago The ultimate guide to downsizing: What the Budget means for your plans, when to move and how to do it as cheaply as possible, revealed by Britain's leading money experts

The prospect of upcoming property tax changes in next month's Budget and beyond is creating huge uncertainty for all aspiring home-movers.

Economics

4 d. ago The ultimate guide to downsizing: What the Budget means for your plans, when to do it and how to do it as cheaply as possible, revealed by Britain's leading money experts

The prospect of upcoming property tax changes in next month's Budget and beyond is creating huge uncertainty for all aspiring home-movers.

Economics

6 d. ago High tax fears ahead of Budget sends business confidence to lowest level in three years

HIGH tax fears ahead of next month’s Budget have sent business confidence to its lowest level in three years, a survey shows.  Company bosses fear a Groundhog Day experience as concerns grow they will bear the brunt of another slew of punishing taxes.  Optimism levels appear to be in freefall as tax concerns hit profits growth, recruitment and investment plans.  Businesses have now...

Economics

1 week ago TOM UTLEY: It's cruel and immoral of Reeves not to tell us whether she plans to snatch away tax

On the advice of my financial planners, this week I joined the stampede to grab a tax-free lump sum from my pension pot before next month's Budget , which so many of us dread.

Politics

2 w. ago Angela Rayner breaks her silence with a hint that she WILL make a comeback after 'King of the North' Andy Burnham's leadership push collapses

The Labour MP, who was forced to quit her Government roles earlier this month following a tax row, vowed to 'continue fighting for working people'.

Politics