13 h. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Inheritance tax will apply to pension pots... even if workers die before retirement as Rachel Reeves tries to fill financial black hole

The Chancellor announced last year that retirement savings will be subject to the levy from April 2027.

Economics

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago Thousands of people withdrawing cash urged to claim refund worth average £3,800

You may be due cash back from the taxman if you were hit with emergency tax after dipping into your pension for the first time - we explain how to fix this problem

Economics

8 d. ago People withdrawing cash from pension pot could be due tax refund of around £3,800

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June.

Economics

1 week ago Government responds to calls for everyone of State Pension age to get council tax reduction

It comes after over 10,000 people signed a petition online

Politics

2 w. ago If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

One of my colleagues cashed their pension in at 55. They said without the work pension they would receive council tax benefit at pension age. Is this correct?

Economics