36 h. ago NHS alert as more than a million people impacted by grim illness

People with symptoms are being urged to 'stay home'

Events

37 h. ago State Pension tax bill alert to millions before rate increase next week

The State Pension will increase by 4.1 per cent

Economics

39 h. ago State Pension tax bill warning to older people before new pay rates start next week

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

4 d. ago Millions face paying back some of their state pension to HMRC in a stealth tax raid. Here, our money experts explain what you need to know... and what do to about it

A bizarre tax cliff edge will mean those who receive the full state pension will be taxed on that income - and low-income pensioners will be dragged into the tax system for the first time.

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners face 'odd' letter from HMRC amid calls for urgent action to be taken

The latest figures for wages show an increase of around five per cent which means people of state pension age, born before 1959, could be dragged into paying income tax due

Politics

4 d. ago Should I withdraw a lump sum from my pension, what are the taxes and what are the alternatives?

If you’re nearing retirement it’s vital to make the most of your pension lump sum

Economics

5 d. ago Fresh raid on pension pots, two more years of 'stealth' tax threshold freeze, or a wealth tax: IFS warns Brits face being battered by Reeves AGAIN in Autumn as her spending plans are unrealistic

The IFS highlighted extending the freeze on tax thresholdsas a potential 'easy political win' for the Chancellor, suggesting it could raise an extra £10billion.

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of retirees face paying some of their state pension straight back to HMRC in 'bizarre tax cliff edge'

Latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility showed how the state pension is set to rise by 4.6 per cent next April.

Economics

6 d. ago Lower inflation – what it means for bills, taxes and shopping

A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off

Economics

6 d. ago Use our interactive calculator to find out how much more YOU could be paying in tax, alcohol duty and pension contributions after Rachel Reeves's dismal spring statement

Britons can find out how the spring statement will impact them and their household finances over the next 12 months by firstly inputting their salary into a widget by household money-saving tool Nous.

Economics

6 d. ago Beware the new Isa trick where a bonus can last just THREE months, warns SYLVIA MORRIS

There are plenty of new accounts with rate increases popping up, but many of these now come with a bonus - which only lasts three months.

Events

7 d. ago How does the UK's minimum wage compare with other countries as hourly rate to increase

Big rises to the national living wage and minimum wage come in this April

Politics

1 week ago New update on calls to make State Pension payments exempt from income tax

More than 104,000 people have signed an online petition calling for State Pensions to be exempt from income tax.

Economics

1 week ago Passport prices to rise again – with astonishing 25 per cent increase in just two years

Cost of document will increase by more than twice the rate of inflation

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pension top up deadline can be extended with easy trick

Right now, you can buy back missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006, but after the deadline on April 5, you will only be able to go back six tax years which could have an impact on your state pension

Events

1 week ago Major UK town struck by earthquake as double 'quake whammy hit on same day

Seismic activity across the United Kingdom appears to be increasing at a rapid rate, with another two striking just seven hours apart earlier this week, the BGS has reported

Events

1 week ago Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two decades, according to research.Academics at University College London examined smoking data for more than 350,000 adults in England over an 18-year period. They found that while the proportion of adults who smoke cigarettes, pipes, cigars or other forms of tobacco fell from 25.3% of the population in 2006 to 16.5% in 2024, progress since 2020 has flatlined and in some areas smoking rates are increasing again. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Urgent alert from Martin Lewis as millions of tax codes could be incorrect

The financial guru was back on our screens on Tuesday evening to answer the nation's most pressing financial questions and concerns, while also hopefully saving the public some hard earned cash

Economics

2 w. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

2 w. ago 8 ways to slash your tax bill and protect your savings and pension before April

The Mirror rounds up everything you need to know before the end of the current tax year that could help you boost everything from your pension to savings

Economics