53 h. ago How much state pension could rise as some could be forced to pay tax

The state pension is set to increase in April 2026 based on the triple lock guarantee

Economics

6 d. ago Thousands get £10k after excessive tax charges on pension withdrawal

New analysis from Royal London shows that around 60,000 pension savers claimed refunds in the 2023-24 tax year

Economics

6 d. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

6 d. ago Thai man arrested on suspicion of fraud after four cars have strikingly similar accidents

Insurance claims for alleged accidents resulted in total payout of over £20,000

Events

7 d. ago Brit pensioners issued urgent 'overcharge' warning as £100k could be given back

A handful of people in the UK were given a refund worth more than £100,000 after being overcharged tax on their pension withdrawals, new analysis shows

Events

7 d. ago HMRC giving payouts of up to £100,000 to people who have paid too much tax

You risk being charged emergency tax if HMRC treats your first pension withdrawal as if it will continue to be paid each month

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of pensioners receive HMRC tax refunds of up to £106,900

Around 60,000 pension savers claimed HMRC refunds in the 2023/24 tax year.

Economics

7 d. ago I delayed taking my state pension so why have I received a tax demand for last year? STEVE WEBB replies

My request to end the deferral seems to have prompted the DWP system to write to the tax office, giving them wrong information about when I started taking my pension.

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of pensioners claim £10,000 each in overcharged tax

The HMRC figures reveal that about £1.4 billion has been refunded since 2015

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of OAPs get payouts of more than £10,000 after pension tax blunder

HMRC figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request show an increase in the number of refunds claimed in 2023-24. A handful of people were refunded more than £100,000.

Economics

1 week ago HMRC tightens control over pension tax relief claims by higher earners

Authority plans to ask more taxpayers for evidence to support their claims

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves: will Chancellor scrap tax free pension lump sums

Older savers could see more of their pensions taxed as the Treasury explores new limits 💸

Economics

1 week ago State pension tax alert as these claimants are just £600 away from HMRC bill

Payment rates for the state pension go up each April

Economics

1 week ago OAP couple ordered to tear out driveway after forking out thousands of pounds

A devoted husband who spent thousands building a driveway to help his disabled wife has been ordered to tear it out after council chiefs refused him planning permission.

Politics

1 week ago State pensioners urged to note this change as you could soon get HMRC bill

Payment rates for the state pension go up each April

Economics

1 week ago Epileptic prison officer wins £440,000 payout after being dismissed over fears he would drop keys for inmates to snatch

Andrew Mullinger was placed on restricted duties at HMP Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees after telling bosses about his condition, which meant he could not supervise inmates or carry keys.

Events

1 week ago Will Chancellor slash pension tax relief for higher earners in the Budget?

The huge cost of subsidising pension savings via tax relief will always make it a tempting target when the Treasury looks for cost savings.

Economics

2 w. ago Female police officer wins £40,000 payout after she was challenged by inspector over rare condition stopping her from working in cold weather

PC Denise Gemmell was 'ambushed' and 'attacked' by Inspector Stephen Gow (pictured) in a meeting that left her in tears after he told her she was a 'problem' to work with due to her health condition.

Economics

2 w. ago Don't act on Budget tax raid speculation, Aviva boss warns customers

Boss Amanda Blanc warned over a repeat of last year when fears of a pension tax raid sparked frenzied activity across the sector.

Economics

2 w. ago Inheritance Tax rule change means your pension could be raided if you die young

From April 2027, inherited pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax and included in the 'estate' - which also includes property, possessions and money - of someone who has died

Economics