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.
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State pension rise confirmed, tax return fears allayed
Martin Lewis grills Rachel Reeves on state pension increase. Get the key facts on the 4.8% rise and confirmation pensioners won't need to file tax returns.
Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break
British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Starmer grilled over Labour's £30bn tax raid in budget
Keir Starmer faces tough questioning over Labour's £30bn tax plans as OBR disputes fiscal black hole claims. Read the full analysis of budget fallout.
State Pension rise brings retirees closer to tax threshold
A 4.8% State Pension rise leaves retirees just £22 from the tax threshold. Experts warn millions face a hidden tax squeeze as frozen allowances bite. Discover the full impact.
Tax freeze hits low earners harder than rate rise
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's income tax threshold freeze will disproportionately impact poorer households. Discover how this budget decision affects UK taxpayers.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2031 - £759 Extra Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax freeze until 2031, creating £7.6bn stealth tax. Poorest workers face £759 extra annually as fiscal drag hits 1.7 million.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
1 Million More Pensioners Hit by Income Tax Freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging over a million pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full impact on retirees and working people.
Scottish families face double tax threat from SNP
Scots could face additional tax hikes as SNP ministers refuse to rule out following Rachel Reeves' threshold freeze. Learn how this affects Scottish households.
Reeves' £26bn Budget: Tax Rises Hit Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils 43 tax rises in her second Budget, dragging millions into higher tax bands while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact.
Reeves hikes property, savings and dividend taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2% tax rise on property, savings and dividend income in her second Budget, targeting fairness. Discover the full details.
Income Tax Threshold Freeze Extended Until 2031
The UK government has extended the freeze on income tax thresholds to 2031. Discover how this fiscal drag will impact taxpayers and your take-home pay.
Reeves extends tax freeze, hitting millions of Britons
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze until 2030-31, dragging 5.2M more into income tax. Discover how this stealth raid impacts your finances and why it breaks manifesto promises.
Budget 2025: Tax Freezes Extended, Growth Forecast Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget with tax threshold freezes until 2030, scrapping two-child benefit cap and revised growth forecasts. Key measures analysed.
Stealth Tax: Threshold Freeze Extended to 2030
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, a 'stealth tax' pulling millions into higher brackets. Discover how this affects your finances.
Reeves criticised for 'stealth tax' budget measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over expected income tax threshold freeze, breaking previous promises not to raise taxes on working people. Analysis reveals impact.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Hikes and Benefit Cap Scrapped
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits Britain is 'angry' as her Budget imposes tax threshold freezes and scraps the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact on households and the economy.
10 Million Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2030
New analysis reveals a tax threshold freeze extension could force 10 million UK pensioners to pay income tax by 2030. Discover the impact on your finances and what it means.
1.3m to pay higher tax rate after Reeves Budget
New analysis reveals 1.3 million more Brits will pay 40% income tax as Rachel Reeves freezes thresholds, while pensioners get £550 rise. Read the full Budget impact.
Reeves' Budget: Cost of Living Help and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to tackle the cost of living crisis in her autumn budget, unveiling a multibillion-pound tax package. Discover the key measures and political reactions.
Tax Threshold Freeze Impact on State Pension & Benefits
New IFS analysis reveals how the frozen £12,570 tax threshold will pull millions into paying more income tax. Discover the impact on pensioners and low-income families.
Starmer refuses to rule out income tax threshold freeze
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to comment on freezing income tax thresholds, a move that could raise billions through fiscal drag. Discover how this stealth tax affects you.
Reeves extends stealth tax raids in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze, dragging millions into higher brackets. Full state pension becomes taxable as Treasury seeks £8bn annually. Discover the impact.
Reeves Plans New Property Tax After U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.
New HMRC Tax Rules for Self-Employed in 2026
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring quarterly digital updates from April 2026. Learn how to adapt.
Reeves Plans £20-30bn Tax Rise in November Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but targets £20-30bn through threshold freezes, EV charges & gambling taxes. Full budget breakdown inside.
Reeves's £9bn tax dilemma: who faces higher bills?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reconsiders income tax plans. Explore the stealth tax options hitting workers and pensioners. Discover the Budget's financial impact.
Tax threshold freeze to cost middle earners £843
Experts warn extending the income tax threshold freeze could add £843 to bills for middle earners over four years through fiscal drag. Discover the impact of the upcoming Budget.
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