Budget 2025: Tax and NI Changes Explained
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget imposes a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice, risking retirement savings. Discover the impact on your pension and take-home pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2,000 cap on tax-free salary sacrifice pension contributions from 2029. Discover how this impacts your savings and the UK's finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget unveils a tax shake-up affecting cash Isas, pensions, and investment income. Discover how the changes could impact your finances from 2026.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a US-style whistleblower scheme to close the tax gap, targeting an extra £10bn by 2029-30. Discover the new HMRC powers and enforcement measures.
Discover how the 2025 UK Budget affects your taxes, pension contributions and energy bills. Learn what changes mean for your household finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves caps salary sacrifice pension contributions at £2,000 annually from 2029, affecting high earners and raising £4.7bn. Discover the impact on retirement savings.
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly targeting salary sacrifice schemes in the budget, a move experts warn could decimate retirement savings and increase tax bills for millions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget with property tax reforms, pension changes and new levies on electric vehicles. Discover how the Treasury plans to address the £20-30bn spending gap.
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.
Hannah Dickson, 23, and Chris Willingham, 57, share their story of finding love despite a 34-year age difference and public scrutiny. Discover why they say compatibility trumps age.
Demand for rage rooms is surging across the UK, with 90% of customers being women. Discover why women are seeking cathartic release and explore the data behind the growing gender anger gap.
Female academics face misogynistic abuse after sharing degree achievements online. Experts explain why successful women threaten certain men and how this reflects wider societal issues.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce an above-inflation state pension rise, giving millions over £550 extra yearly. Discover the full budget details.
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.
Saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted nationwide in a National Trust project, creating a living legacy from the lost landmark.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must address a £30bn fiscal shortfall with potential tax rises, risking business and consumer confidence. Discover the Budget's impact.
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK. Discover how 49 new trees will continue the legacy of the iconic landmark.
The National Trust begins planting 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree at symbolic UK sites, ensuring its legacy lives on through hope and inspiration.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
A rebellion by young conservative MPs over Germany's pension reforms threatens to collapse Friedrich Merz's coalition government. Discover the €120bn generational divide.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch commits to keeping the state pension triple lock but warns future depends on economic growth and Labour's legacy. Read the latest analysis.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch commits to triple lock pension but warns future depends on economic growth and Labour's budget legacy. Read the latest UK political analysis.
Financial journalist Iona Bain reveals why women are pausing investments amid life pressures. New eToro research shows £678bn gender investment gap. Discover the real reasons behind this trend.
Julian Richer argues that recognising luck's role in success could tackle Britain's record wealth gap and make society fairer for all. Join the conversation.
Discover why gap years are becoming essential for UK students to save money and gain maturity before university, especially for those from regional areas facing financial pressures.