24 h. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

43 h. ago Pensioners could be set for a £500 boost to state pension next year – here’s why

The triple lock could see state pension payouts rising between £478 and £538 in 2026/27 the tax year

Economics

4 d. ago Number of people paying dividend tax DOUBLES in two years to hit record 3.7m

Record numbers of investors are being stung by the dividend tax as they breach the reduced £500 tax-free allowance.

Economics

4 d. ago Four ways to sidestep tax on savings that'll hit a record 2.6m

Four times as many will pay tax on their hard-earned savings this year compared with 2021-22.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves gives green light for tax crackdown on savings accounts

Banks will pass details to HMRC before tax is withdrawn straight from paypackets for some people

Economics

6 d. ago Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under new plans: Will you be affected?

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is mulling an overhaul of the council tax system to allocate more money to deprived areas.

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioner with cancer gets criminal conviction over £27 of unpaid tax on dead husband's car

The grieving widow mistakenly didn’t pay the tax as she also battled cancer

Economics

7 d. ago Grieving widow battling cancer convicted over £27 of unpaid tax on dead husband's car

The grieving widow mistakenly didn’t pay the tax as she also battled cancer

Economics

7 d. ago Millions of households will be hit with council tax hikes to pay for Angela Rayner's Government funding reforms

Households in wealthy areas could be hit with huge council tax rises under Angela Rayner's plans to divert more funding to deprived regions, experts warned last night.

Economics

7 d. ago Aberdeen to introduce 7% tourist tax as visitors pay extra for overnight stays

The move is expected to raise up to £6.8 million a year, with funds going toward boosting Aberdeen’s tourism and events offering.

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves told to find £40bn through 'sustained' tax increases

Reeves will now need to make 'unenviable decisions' to meet the costs of weaker economic forecasts and higher spending.

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands more Britons will be dragged into paying tax on their hard

In a blow for many, higher interest rates will mean around 3.4million people are expected to receive a bill for interest made on their savings in the current tax year, up from 3.1million five years ago.

Economics

8 d. ago Warning for savers as 300,000 more people set to pay tax on their savings

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act as experts warn many ordinary savers being ‘pulled into paying tax on their hard-earned savings’

Events

1 week ago Thousands of Brits to get letter from HMRC after new tax rule comes into force

Most people can earn some interest from their savings without paying tax, but you could have your tax code changed if you go over your allowance. Here's what you need to know

Politics

3 w. ago People warned to check if they owe tax ahead of payment deadline this month

People must settle their tax bills by midnight on July 31 to avoid potential fines from HMRC.

Events

3 w. ago Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people old enough to pay tax should have a say – UK politics live

Plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds vote across UK means nearly 1.5 million more people will be to have say at general electionWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Retirement expert issues warning to people paying basic rate of income tax

Workplace pensions will form the backbone of income for workers in retirement.

Events

3 w. ago Money saving Expert urges over one million pensioners to check eligibility for £3,800 benefit

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free and not means-tested.

Economics

4 w. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to check if they need to pay any tax ahead of deadline

Advice Direct Scotland has issued a reminder that people must settle their tax bills by midnight on Thursday, July 31, to avoid potential fines from HMRC.

Economics

4 w. ago West Lothian locals urged to check if they need to pay any tax ahead of deadline

Advice Direct Scotland has issued a reminder that people must settle their tax bills by midnight on Thursday, July 31, to avoid potential fines from HMRC.

Economics