2 d. ago Reeves urged to rule out pensions tax raid amid mounting concern over how she will pay for her lavish spending

The Chancellor is widely expected to launch a fresh round of tax rises in a Budget this autumn as she pours money into the public sector.

Economics

5 d. ago Reeves' humiliation on winter fuel: Millions of pensioners WILL get allowance but others will have to pay it back in tax as floundering Chancellor completes her U

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that more than three-quarters of older people will get the allowance - worth up to £300 - this winter.

Economics

9 d. ago Calls for police dogs to be awarded government pensions when they retire

A campaign has been launched by a dog charity for retited police dogs to be given their own pensions to pay for vets bills

Events

9 d. ago Forcing rich pensioners to pay back winter fuel allowance would be tax ‘nightmare’, Reeves warned

Chancellor expected to reinstate universal winter fuel payments - but claw grants back from some through higher taxes

Events

1 week ago Nearly 9 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until April 2028.

Economics

1 week ago I've had a big pay rise to £125,000 should I salary sacrifice as much as possible into my pension?

My promotion and pay increase fall almost entirely into the 60% tax trap and I am worried that the government will change salary sacrifice and I'll lose out.

Economics

2 w. ago Fact check: More people are paying higher rate income tax than five years ago

The number of people paying the 40% rate has increased from 4.4 million to 7.4 million in the last five years.

Economics

2 w. ago This incredible pension perk faces the chop in Rachel Reeves' latest stealth raid. Here's what you need to do NOW to boost your pot by thousands... before it's too late

The old adage 'if it's too good to be true, it probably is' almost always applies when it comes to money matters. But there is one exception.

Events

2 w. ago Nigel Farage refuses to commit to keeping pensions triple lock if he wins next election

Reform UK leader unveils series of tax cuts without fully explaining how party would pay for themNigel Farage has refused to commit to keeping the pensions triple lock in place if he wins the next election, even as he unveiled a series of expensive tax cuts without fully explaining how his party would pay for them.The Reform UK leader said on Tuesday that if he became prime minister he might not keep the policy – which guarantees that the state pension rises by at least inflation, earnings or 2.5% a year, whichever is the highest. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago DWP state pensioners issued £3,000 tax warning with thousands set to be affected

Finance expert Shimeon Lee, a policy analyst at the TaxPayers' Alliance, said the Triple Lock and frozen tax thresholds could see many more older Brits face a "nasty surprise tax" over the coming year

Economics

3 w. ago Experts reveal six groups who could be missing out on hundreds of pounds each month – check now

Experts have urged people to 'check' if they are in one of the six groups as the Department for Work and Pensions will pay out £7.5billion in Universal Credit

Events

3 w. ago Martin Lewis repeats call to pay Winter Fuel Payment to every pensioner on a low income

The consumer champion also suggested older people on Council Tax bands A to C should be eligible.

Economics

3 w. ago California cop accused of skiing, attending music festivals, and running 5ks, while claiming disability payments

If convicted, Brown could face up to 22 years in jail and will need to pay back any pension credits accrued back to the date the felony was committed, authorities said

Culture

3 w. ago Over one million pensioners set to pay higher rate of income tax this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2027/28 financial year.

Economics

3 w. ago Deputy PM Angela Rayner sparks clash with chancellor Rachel Reeves by calling for EIGHT new tax hikes in raid on savers

The changes included reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance, changes to dividend taxes, a raid on a million people who pay additional rate income tax and a higher corporation tax level.

Politics

3 w. ago Deputy PM Angela Rayner sparks clash with chancellor Rachel Reeves by calling for EIGHT new tax hikes in raid on savers

The changes included reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance, changes to dividend taxes, a raid on a million people who pay additional rate income tax and a higher corporation tax level.

Politics

3 w. ago More than one million pensioners now pay higher rate income tax as frozen thresholds continue to bite

Some 904,000 people state pension age or older are paying 40% income tax while 124,000 pay 45%, according to a freedom of information request.

Economics

3 w. ago Pension expert shares best ways to protect your retirement savings from the tax man

Someone fully withdrawing £174,500 in pensions would pay a minimum of £64,700 in tax.

Economics