47 h. ago New UK Government plans to make getting maximum State Pension payments simpler

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

49 h. ago HMRC confirms exact date huge change to income tax will start and what it means

From April next year, taxpayers earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to comply with new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules

Economics

50 h. ago New calls to make State Pension payments exempt from income tax

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until the 2028/9 financial year.

Economics

51 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 set to return for ‘more pensioners’

Could it be a full U-turn on heating payments, higher income thresholds or means-testing individuals and not households.

Economics

54 h. ago Trump’s massive tax and spending bill clears hurdle to advance to House vote in coming hours

Republicans have been deeply divided over the bill which would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by tightening eligibility for food and health programs US President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill has cleared an important procedural hurdle in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, when a gatekeeper committee approved the measure and set up a floor vote for passage to occur within hours.Republicans have been deeply divided over the bill, which would extend Trump’s signature 2017 tax cuts, create new breaks for tipped income and auto loans, end many green-energy subsidies and boost spending on the military and immigration enforcement. Continue reading...

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2 d. 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 d. ago Angela Rayner proposed array of tax rises in 'secret memo' to Rachel Reeves

Deputy Prime Minister set out proposals to reinstate the pensions lifetime allowance and change dividend taxes in the secret memo

Politics

3 d. ago HMRC figures show one million pensioners facing 'triple whammy' tax payments

Those paying income tax at higher rates have seen their payments double over the last four years

Economics

3 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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

5 d. ago The 10 global funds I'd happily put in my pension: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Having revealed seven days ago half of my 'top 20' investment funds, it is time to divulge the remaining ten.

Economics

6 d. ago The 10 global funds I'd happily put in my pension, by JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Our money guru reveals the investments set to thrive in the years ahead

Having revealed seven days ago half of my 'top 20' investment funds, it is time to divulge the remaining ten.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP state pensioners could get payment boost of up to £715 in 2026

The state pension is set to rise again next year, with the triple lock delivering a 4.1 per cent pay boost last month - but what will the increase be based on in 2026?

Economics

8 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could lose a second benefit in payment cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, which could see thousands of carers losing their entitlement to another payment

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check State Pension age ahead of change

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago State Pension age set to start rising for people born in these years from 2026

The State Pension age is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

Politics

1 week ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

1 week ago Calls for DWP State Pension age to be lowered 'immediately' for certain people

A petition is calling for certain people to be able to claim their State Pension "immediately" as the age is set to be increased next year

Politics

1 week ago Update on calls to raise personal tax allowance to £20,000 'in 2 days' with Commons clash

A 'fiscal drag' showdown will take place between MPs because support for changes to income tax thresholds has gained massive backing

Economics