Martin Lewis urges lucrative state pension check
Martin Lewis urges Brits to check for gaps in their National Insurance record. Making voluntary contributions could significantly boost your state pension income.
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HMRC pension tax relief alert: rules and claim delays
HMRC clarifies pension tax relief rules after a taxpayer query, advising claimants to monitor their accounts. Key deadlines and processes for automatic and manual claims revealed.
Share Your Positive 2025 News Stories with The Guardian
The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light from a challenging year.
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.
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.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
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.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Sex offenders barred from parental rights over crime-conceived children
New legislation will prevent convicted sex offenders from obtaining parental responsibility for children born as a result of their offences, marking a significant legal reform in family law protection.
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.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
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.
Indonesia school collapse: Children trapped, no answers
Families in Indonesia face agonising wait with no official apology or explanation after school building collapse leaves children buried in rubble.
American author's books banned from UK schools
Controversial American author's books removed from British school libraries following parental complaints about explicit material, sparking free speech debate.
Daughter, 13, collapses after energy drink - mother's warning
A mother shares her harrowing experience after her 13-year-old daughter collapsed from consuming a high-caffeine energy drink, sparking urgent calls for stricter regulations on sales to children.
Activist strips to bikini in school board book ban protest
A Florida activist made a dramatic statement by stripping to a bikini during a school board meeting to protest controversial book bans and educational censorship in the state.
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.
Parents' smoking ages teenagers biologically
Shocking new research shows teenagers with smoking parents age faster biologically, facing increased risk of cancer and heart disease regardless of their own habits.
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