4 h. ago Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidies

Stunning move comes after House Republicans pushed ahead with bill that doesn’t address soaring premiums if Affordable Care Act tax credits expireUS politics live – latest updatesIn a major setback for Mike Johnson and the House GOP, four Republicans have joined with the Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend for three years premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act healthcare plans.The rebellion underscores the nervousness among Republicans over an increase in healthcare costs before the 2026 midterm elections, in which the party will be defending its slim control of the House. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Major council tax change announced and what it means for you

Councils will see an increase of over 23% in their core spending power compared to 2024-25 to pay for services including bin collections, housing, and children’s services

Politics

10 h. ago Pensioners with poor eyesight could be due up to £441 extra every month

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment provide financial support for people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions.

Economics

11 h. ago Older couples could be eligible for £4,300 DWP boost every year

If you're State Pension age and meet the income requirements, you could be eligible for thousands in additional support

Economics

32 h. ago Government responds to calls for major tax rule change for state pensioners

Almost 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for the tax free allowance for the state pension to be doubled

Politics

33 h. ago State pensioners on this income to save at least £190 under major new tax policy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the new policy will affect certain claimants

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis warning over new 'tax charge' for two types of account

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced major modifications to ISA tax allowances in her Autumn Budget

Events

5 d. ago DWP to end two benefit schemes in April 2026: Here's how to transfer to Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions will abolish Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance by April 2026, urging claimants to transfer to Universal Credit to maintain their benefits

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues new State Pension tax update and adds 'nobody picked up on it'

Personal finance expert has warned that State Pension recipients with any additional income will face tax from 2027 due to £12,570 rule

Economics

9 d. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

9 d. ago Why isn't there a special allowance so pensioners on low incomes don't pay tax? STEVE WEBB replies

I'm confused over what is going on with the state pension and tax once it goes through the tax-free personal allowance.

Economics

1 week ago Want to boost annual retirement income by £10,000? The job that can do it in just 12 years

There's one particular job in which you can bag an extra £10,000 a year of income in retirement in just 12 years of work, analysis for The Mail on Sunday has found.

Economics

1 week ago Want to boost your annual retirement income by £10,000? The job that can do it in just 12 years

There's one particular job in which you can bag an extra £10,000 a year of income in retirement in just 12 years of work, analysis for The Mail on Sunday has found.

Economics

2 w. ago New Martin Lewis update for people on State Pension with additional income

The consumer champion addressed the issue of State Pension and tax with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to help people understand the announcement in the Budget.

Politics

2 w. ago Retirement expert shares simple ways to boost State Pension income

New research found some 27 per cent of people are totally reliant on income from the State Pension alone.

Politics

2 w. ago Plan to spare pensioners £58 income tax 'risks being unfair and unworkable', says Steve Webb

The Government is going to explore ways to avoid pensioners having to pay a small amount of tax should the state pension start exceeding the personal allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves vows state pensioners won’t have to pay tax despite alarm over Budget changes

The chancellor said the Treasury would not go after ‘tiny amounts of money’ from state pensioners, pledging that they would not pay any tax in this parliament

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis gets important Budget update from Rachel Reeves for low income pensioners

Martin Lewis questioned Rachel Reeves about everything from the state pension to cash ISAs - and revealed he had secured a special commitment from the Chancellor

Economics

2 w. ago Join Budget Q&A with our money expert – tackling pension and ISA options, income tax, salary sacrifice and more

Now the Budget has been revealed, how will Rachel Reeves’ announcements affect your money? Personal finance expert Gabriel Nussbaum (aka That Money Guy) is here to answer your questions...

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025 use our gadget to work out how Rachel Reeves' plan hits your pocket

Analysis after the announcement shows income tax, benefits, pensions impact on normal families in UK

Economics