Reeves' Mansion Tax Plan Sparks 'Spiteful or Fair' Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.
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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.
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.
Small brewers call for business rates rethink
UK's independent brewers warn of closures and price rises if planned business rates changes proceed. They urge the Chancellor to protect the sector's future. Read more.
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.
Motability cuts: Disabled hit by car ban and tax relief loss
New Motability changes will remove suitable vehicles and scrap £300m in tax reliefs, hitting disabled users' independence. Critics call the policy 'deeply cynical'.
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.
Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
UK's 3p Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax to Start in 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
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.
Sri Lanka floods kill 200, displace thousands in Colombo
Cyclone Ditwah claims nearly 200 lives in Sri Lanka's deadliest natural disaster since 2017. Colombo submerged as international aid mobilises. Read the latest updates.
Rage Rooms: Stress Relief or Counterproductive?
Explore the UK's rage room phenomenon where people pay to smash objects for stress relief. Experts debate whether this cathartic release actually helps mental health or fuels aggression.
Indonesia natural disasters leave 248 dead, many missing
At least 248 people have died and over 100 are missing after devastating floods and landslides hit Indonesia. Rescue efforts continue as authorities fear rising death toll.
Southeast Asia Floods Death Toll Tops 350
Devastating floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia have claimed over 350 lives as rescue operations continue. Learn how climate change is intensifying monsoon seasons.
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.
London mansion tax: 26,500 homes face new charge
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
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.
London's £2m Mansion Tax: New Council Tax Charge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces new mansion tax on properties over £2m from 2028. London homeowners face annual charges up to £7,500. Discover how this affects the property market.
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.
UK Defies Trump, Keeps Digital Services Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintains UK's Digital Services Tax despite US pressure, generating £800m from tech giants. Discover the political standoff and economic implications.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended: Calculate Your Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the tax threshold freeze until 2031. Use our calculator to see how much more tax you will pay as your salary increases.
New Mansion Tax: How It Affects UK Homeowners
The UK government's proposed mansion tax could impact properties valued over £2 million. Learn how this property tax reform might affect homeowners and share your views.
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.
£5,500 Student Debt Relief Plan for Australians
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
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