Pension Error Forces Retiree to Repay £25,000
A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.
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2026 Car Tax Bands Announced: Check Your New Rate
Drivers face new Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026. See the full list of petrol and diesel car tax bands and find out exactly how much more you'll pay.
Budget changes to hit millions using salary sacrifice
New HMRC figures reveal over 3 million pension savers will be impacted by salary sacrifice reforms. Discover how the £2,000 cap from 2029 affects your retirement savings.
New £2,000 salary sacrifice cap explained for UK pensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
UK Pensioners' Guide to Benefits, Discounts & Freebies
From state pension to free prescriptions and travel discounts, discover the comprehensive list of financial help and perks available for seniors across the UK. Start saving today.
Budget 2025: DWP benefits and state pension increases confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
AI Boom Could Make PlayStation & Xbox Consoles More Expensive
A severe PC memory chip shortage, driven by AI industry demand, risks pushing up prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles and could delay next-gen launches. Read the full analysis.
Essential UK discounts and benefits for pensioners
Discover the comprehensive guide to government benefits, travel discounts, healthcare savings, and retail perks available to UK pensioners. Start claiming what you're entitled to today.
Salary sacrifice pension cap: What you must do now
A new £2,000 limit on salary sacrifice pension tax perks is coming in 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the crucial steps to take now to protect your retirement savings.
Gender pension gap grows to 32%, report finds
The gender pension gap has widened to 32%. Scottish Widows expert Jill Henderson asks if a new, digitally-native generation of women can close it through better tools and support. Discover the data.
Labour's Pension Tax & Investment Mandate Sparks Outcry
Labour faces backlash over a £5bn tax raid on salary sacrifice pensions and new powers to mandate fund investments, with critics warning of a 'war on savers'. Read the full analysis.
Pension lesson: Why I ditched my IFA and grew my pot by £60k
A 70-year-old retiree from Belfast reveals how taking control of his pension after the 2022 mini-Budget helped him grow his savings from £185,000 to £245,000. Discover his key lessons on diversification and avoiding traditional investment pitfalls.
State Pension Tax Exemption Creates Two-Tier System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
Reeves rushes pension tax raid into law
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates salary sacrifice legislation to reassure markets about tax increases. Learn how this affects your pension contributions.
Salary sacrifice cap hits ordinary earners hardest
New research shows the £2,000 salary sacrifice cap will disproportionately impact basic and higher rate taxpayers, reducing take-home pay and potentially skewing pension savings. Discover how to protect your finances.
New £2,000 Pension Cap: A 'Tax Penalty' on Savers
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
State Pension to increase by over £550 from April
UK state pension set for £550+ annual rise under triple lock, bringing pensioners closer to income tax threshold. Discover the financial implications.
DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Britons React to Budget 2025 Amid Cost of Living Crisis
From childcare worries to pension changes, discover how Budget 2025 impacts real families across Britain. Read their stories and see where you stand.
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.
Budget 2025: Salary Sacrifice Tax Raid Confirmed
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.
£2,000 Cap on Salary Sacrifice Pensions Announced
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.
Budget 2025: Higher Taxes on Pensions, Isas and Savings
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.
2025 Budget Impact: Tax, Pensions and Energy Bills
Discover how the 2025 UK Budget affects your taxes, pension contributions and energy bills. Learn what changes mean for your household finances.
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Salary Sacrifice Pension Cap: £2,000 Limit from 2029
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.
Budget salary sacrifice tax raid alarms experts
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.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
Minimum Wage Increase to £10.85 Announced
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
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.
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