HMRC Winter Fuel Payment tax update for pensioners
HMRC says pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check if you're affected.
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Venezuela's Economic Reality Clashes with US Promises
As President Trump pledges billions in US investment for Venezuela's revival, citizens in Caracas face hyperinflation and extreme poverty. Explore the stark contrast between political promises and daily hardship.
Reeves' £300m Pub Rescue Sparks Wider Bailout Demands
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to extend business rates relief to all hospitality and retail, following a £300m U-turn to save pubs. MPs demand wider support.
Ministers urged to expand business rate support
The Treasury is preparing a U-turn on pub business rates, sparking calls for wider high street relief. Trade bodies warn piecemeal solutions won't save struggling businesses.
Labour U-turns on pub business rates after outcry
The government is set to reverse planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
Labour U-turns on pub business rates after outcry
The government is set to announce a reversal on planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
Business Leaders Demand Tax and Nuclear Policy Shift in Scotland
CBI Scotland calls on the next Scottish government to avoid harmful tax differences with the UK and adopt a pragmatic stance on nuclear energy to boost investment and jobs. Read their full manifesto demands.
Business Leaders Challenge Next Scottish Government on Tax and Nuclear
CBI Scotland calls for an end to 'harmful' tax differences with the UK and a pragmatic shift on nuclear energy to boost investment and jobs ahead of the May election.
HMRC deadline: 5.65m risk fines as tax return date nears
HMRC issues urgent warning to 5.65 million taxpayers yet to file self-assessment returns. Miss the January 31 deadline and face penalties up to £900. File now to avoid fines.
5.65 million face £900 fines in HMRC tax deadline crackdown
HMRC warns millions to file tax returns by January 31 or face penalties up to £900. Treasury updates MPs on efforts to close the tax gap and pursue unpaid liabilities.
£36m EuroMillions Jackpot Results for January 6
Tonight's EuroMillions draw offered a life-changing £36 million jackpot. Get the latest winning numbers and Thunderball results here. Could you be the winner?
Iran's Economic Concessions to Placate Protesters
Iran's government unveils risky economic reforms, including subsidy changes, as protests over 52.6% inflation and corruption enter ninth day. Explore the unfolding crisis.
Deaths to Outnumber UK Births by 2026, Think Tank Warns
A major demographic shift will see UK deaths exceed births from 2026, a first in a century. Coupled with falling migration, this could shrink the workforce and push taxes higher. Read the full analysis.
OBR won't judge Reeves' fiscal rules in March forecast
The Treasury watchdog will not assess if Rachel Reeves is balancing the books this Spring, potentially sparing the Chancellor tough decisions. The OBR forecast is set for March 3.
OBR won't judge Reeves' fiscal rules in March forecast
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces OBR economic forecast for March 3, but it will not assess if government meets its own fiscal rules. This could spare tough decisions if economy underperforms.
Starmer: 2026 is the year Britain turns a corner
Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Reading residents that 2026 will see people feel a real difference in their finances. Read his pledges on rail fares, energy bills, and childcare.
UK Deaths to Outnumber Births by 2026, Warns Think Tank
A leading think tank warns the UK could see more deaths than births from 2026, driven by low fertility. This demographic shift poses major challenges for public finances and services.
HMRC's £920 tax demands hit over a million Brits
HMRC has issued over a million 'simple assessment' tax letters, with average bills soaring to £920. Experts warn frozen tax thresholds will intensify the burden. Learn what to do if you receive one.
Check if you're owed from $300m NSW unclaimed money pool
New South Wales residents are urged to search for a share of $300m in unclaimed funds. Interstate claimants may also be eligible for a further $395m. Learn how to claim your money.
Check if you're owed a share of $300m in NSW
New South Wales residents are urged to check if they are owed a share of $300 million in unclaimed money. Interstate residents may also be eligible for a further $395m. Search the Revenue NSW portal now.
UK 'Zombie Firm Apocalypse' Looms as Costs Soar
A new report warns high interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage rises are set to kill off struggling 'zombie' firms, driving unemployment higher. Discover the full economic impact.
AI's 2026 Reckoning: $400bn Bubble Risk
As AI investment hits $400bn, experts warn the 'unit economics' don't add up. Could a market correction threaten the UK economy? Read the analysis.
AI's 2026 Reckoning: $400bn Bubble Risk
As AI investment hits $400bn, experts warn the 'unit economics' don't add up. A market correction could slash UK GDP and cost the Treasury £16bn. Read the full analysis.
Check Your Change for Rare 50p Worth £150
Coin experts reveal the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p is the second rarest in circulation and could fetch up to £150. Discover how to spot this valuable find in your pocket.
Tax rules to boost pensioners, squeeze middle earners
Analysis reveals millions of pensioners and benefit claimants will see incomes rise by 2031, while workers earning around £50,000 face a real-terms pay cut due to frozen tax thresholds.
Starmer vows 2026 is year for 'real change' on living costs
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will be the year Britons feel tangible relief from government action on the cost of living, vowing to use 'every tool' available. Read his full promise.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered in 400+ UK Postcodes
Over 674,000 UK households are eligible for a £25 Cold Weather Payment as sub-zero temperatures hit. Check if your postcode is on the list and see the eligibility criteria.
Wealth gap widens: poorest lose, richest gain under Labour
New data reveals a stark rise in UK wealth disparity since 2024. The poorest households are 2.1% worse off, while the richest saw incomes soar by 10.3%. Read Keir Starmer's plan to tackle the crisis.
Income Gap Widens Under Labour, New Figures Reveal
Exclusive data shows the poorest households are worse off since Labour took power, while the affluent gain. Keir Starmer pledges an 'all-out war' on the cost of living. Read the full analysis.
Stealth taxes hit workers as pensioners gain, says CPS
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain £306. Read the full analysis of this 'fiscal drag'.
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