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Over 40% of Christmas bonus could be lost to tax
Pension experts warn UK workers could see over 40% of their Christmas bonus vanish in tax and NI. Using a 'bonus sacrifice' scheme could protect your money and boost your pension. Act now before your bonus is paid.
3.3m Pension Savers Hit by Salary Sacrifice Changes
HMRC reveals 3.3 million workers will be impacted by new Budget rules on salary sacrifice pension contributions from 2029. Discover what it means for your retirement savings.
Expert's 3 Steps to Save After Reeves' Pension Tax Change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget targets salary sacrifice pensions from 2029. A finance expert reveals three crucial steps to protect your retirement savings and soften the tax blow.
Iranian asylum seeker wins deportation case rehearing
A 20-year-old Iranian asylum seeker will have his case reheard after a judge ruled his claim of facing a fatal flogging for an affair was plausible. Read the full tribunal details.
401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Rule Change for Over-50s
The IRS has announced a key tax change for retirement savings. From 2026, high-earning workers over 50 must make catch-up contributions after tax. Learn how this impacts your pension planning.
Millennial's £1,000 Pension Shock Sparks Warning
A 35-year-old with just £1,000 in pension savings warns millennials not to bank on inheritance. Discover her stark retirement outlook and the looming pension crisis.
Half million face 60% tax trap in pay rise penalty
Chancellor's extended tax threshold freeze will push workers into punitive marginal rates up to 380 million percent. Discover how to protect your income.
Ireland introduces strict new immigration rules
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Budget 2025: Tax Rises, ISA Cuts & Pension Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, cuts cash ISA limit, and extends income tax freeze. Discover what the Budget means for your money.
Reeves to cap pension salary sacrifice at £2,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will cap tax-free pension salary sacrifice at £2,000 from 2029, raising billions. Find out how this Autumn Budget change affects your retirement planning.
Budget 2025: £2,000 Pension Salary Sacrifice Cap Confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new £2,000 annual cap on pension salary sacrifice from 2029. Discover how this change affects your retirement savings and National Insurance.
Pensions warning over 40% 'supertax' relief axe
Experts warn proposed 'supertax' could scrap 40% pension relief. Learn how the Autumn Budget changes could impact your retirement savings and inheritance tax.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison
Grammy winner Pras Michel of the Fugees receives a 14-year prison sentence for illegally funnelling foreign money into Obama's 2012 campaign. Read the full story.
BBC star remortgages house after HMRC tax battle
BBC actor Robert Glenister reveals how a retrospective HMRC tax bill led to financial ruin and caused him to collapse on stage. Discover the full story behind his ongoing anger.
Mahmood's asylum overhaul targets families and payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system reform in 40 years, targeting refused families and trialling increased payments. Read the full details.
UK's Biggest Asylum Shake-Up Since WWII Unveiled
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system overhaul since WWII, modelled on Denmark. The plan includes a 20-year wait for settlement and temporary refugee status. Discover the full details and reaction.
HMRC: National Insurance Refunds Take 8-12 Weeks
HMRC has clarified that taxpayers should expect to wait 8 to 12 weeks for National Insurance refunds to arrive after confirmation. Learn how to claim your money back.
IRS raises 401(k) limits to $24,500 for 2026
Millions can save more for retirement as the IRS increases 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026. Discover how the new thresholds impact your financial future.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
Asylum seeker who threatened to kill 500 convicted of murder
Exclusive: A Somali migrant granted asylum after threatening to murder hundreds if rejected has been convicted of a fatal random stabbing in a Dorset park, raising serious questions about the UK's asylum assessment process.
Afghan asylum seeker charged with Nottingham murder
An Afghan national who entered Britain hidden in a lorry has been charged with a brutal triple stabbing that left one man dead, raising serious questions about the UK's asylum system.
UK's £8m daily asylum hotel bill exposes system failure
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's broken asylum system is costing taxpayers £8 million daily on hotel accommodation alone, with both Conservative and Labour policies failing to address the deepening crisis.
Dublin asylum hotel protests turn violent, police attacked
Gardaí face assaults during demonstrations outside Dublin accommodation centre housing international protection applicants, with far-right elements blamed for escalating tensions.
DWP State Pension Rule That Could Cost You Thousands
Millions of UK pensioners risk losing thousands in state pension payments due to little-known DWP rules about National Insurance contributions. Discover how to check if you're affected and secure your retirement income.
Asylum seeker laughed after fatal stabbing, court hears
A Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly laughed and performed a celebratory dance after fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker at a Scottish hotel being used to house refugees, a court has been told in shocking testimony.
Unsilenced: Exhibition Amplifies Black British Stories
A groundbreaking exhibition at Westminster's Church House, 'The Unsilenced', brings to light the hidden histories and contributions of Black Britons through compelling photography and personal narratives.
Epping hotel protest: Asylum seeker rooftop standoff continues
A tense standoff continues at a Essex hotel as asylum seeker Martin, supported by activists, resists removal in a dramatic rooftop protest over potential Rwanda deportation.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Asylum seeker dodges jail after knife threat at migrant hotel
An asylum seeker who threatened to stab a man outside a UK migrant hotel has avoided jail after a court accepted his excuse that he was out buying fish and chips. The shocking case raises serious questions about the UK's justice system.
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