38 h. ago HMRC reminds pensioners of £30,000 rule as 'it could be tax avoidance'

You could be breaking HMRC rules depending on how you manage your pension

Economics

60 h. ago East Ayrshire Council set to rule out 'Tourist Tax' for time being

East Ayrshire has far fewer visitors, with officials stating that the financial benefits would be minimal.

Politics

63 h. ago DWP confirms how much Winter Fuel Payment eligible couples will get

Winter Fuel Payments will be given to pensioners on less than £35,000 a year

Economics

3 d. ago People born after this date will lose £13,000 in 2026 in 'pensions steal' says expert

A BBC expert has explained how the changes will affect people born on or after one date and added 'the losses don't stop there'

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves under pressure to rule out tax rises as Chancellor admits 'the world has changed'

The UK Chancellor said she was "determined not to increase key taxes that working people pay" when she announces the Budget next month.

Events

4 d. ago Crucial winter heating payment deadline next week for nearly 900,000 pensioners

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago UK households warned of 3 pension mistakes that could cost over £40,000

Antonia Medlicott, managing director of Investing Insiders, said these mistakes could set them back by more than £40,000 - but explains what to do to not make these errors

Economics

9 d. ago More than 100,000 pensioners in this group to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment in 2026

Expert say one group will be hit by state pension increases

Economics

1 week ago Major change to 5,000 pension schemes means '£45m will be saved'

The change will result in better funded pension schemes

Economics

1 week ago £45m ‘to be saved across 5,000 pension schemes following announcement’

The Pension Schemes Bill rewrites rules around a levy paid by pension schemes.

Economics

1 week ago State pensioners warned over 67 per cent 'double tax' after HMRC rule change

The Treasury has issued an official response to a petition calling for the Government to stop the reforms, which will come into effect from the start of the next financial year on April 6, 2027

Events

1 week ago State Pension boost of £300 each year for Brits looking after their grandchildren

Grandparents who have taken care of children under 12 during the school summer holidays might be entitled to a State Pension top-up of more than 6,000 over 20 years

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension boost of £300 each year for people with grandchildren

Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago Almost half a million older Brits will miss out on £560 state pension increase

Roughly 453,000 expats state pensioners living abroad won’t see the increase, as there is no reciprocal agreement in place to boost state pensions yearly in certain countries

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to thousands of older people next year

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago Should I opt for a £64k lump sum or boosted £1,144 monthly local government pension? STEVE WEBB

I am 60 and have a defined benefit local authority pension. My lump sum would be £15,000 with a £1,144 per month pension, or £64,000 with a £800 pension.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP quizzed on plans to review decision to withdraw universal Winter Fuel Payments

All pensioners with an income of under £35,000 a year will receive the payment

Economics

3 w. ago How a small monthly boost now could add £52,000 to your pension pot

Many are likely to be maxing out free extra contributions from employers which offer to pay in a higher percentage of your salary if you do as a perk of the job.

Economics

3 w. ago Expert names three common pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

Ahead of the autumn budget and the potential pension tax changes, there are three things you should be considering to ensure you are not missing out on pension savings

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners given £1,000 savings warning as tax set to 'rapidly escalate'

The proportion of total savings interest tax paid by those aged over 65 is set to increase from 39% to 41% this tax year, according to an analysis by Paragon Bank

Economics