Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the Autumn Budget, with experts warning of limited room to manoeuvre. Financial expert Michele Tieghi has given his verdict on which taxes are likely to be raised.
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Retirees could face £1,160 monthly housing costs as renting in retirement grows, exposing a 'fundamental flaw' in the pension system, Standard Life warns.
Pensions will be liable for 40% inheritance tax from April 2027. A petition opposing the change closes in under a month, with thousands potentially affected.
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Capital gains tax receipts hit £24.2 billion in 2024-25, an 89% rise, as 181,000 more taxpayers paid, HMRC data shows.
HMRC is writing to around one million people who may have missed out on a Government pension top-up, with average payments estimated at £53.
Martin Lewis warns households as Ofgem's energy price cap rises 3.6% in October, urging those on standard variable tariffs to consider switching to cheaper fixed deals before winter.
From October 1, 2026, VAT on household electricity bills will be removed, saving each home an average of £45 a year as the energy price cap rises.
Nearly half of UK adults underestimate the income needed for a comfortable retirement, with many expecting £30,000 or less annually, research shows.
HMRC has filed a bankruptcy petition against Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher over an unpaid tax bill, with the case listed for August 27.
Brits saving for pensions face an 'irreversible' mistake costing tens of thousands as inheritance tax rules change in 2027. Experts urge caution on merging pots into one.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond buyback plan raises doubts as national debt tops $40tn and deficit nears 6% of GDP, economist Kenneth Rogoff warns.
Ofgem's new price cap will push typical household energy bills to £1,723 a year from October, a 4% rise, as global market prices climb.
Compound interest can turn £35,000 of contributions into a £100,000 pension pot, as investment growth accounts for 65% of the typical fund, new research shows.
The Ofgem price cap rises 4% in October, lifting typical direct debit bills from £1,663 to £1,723 a year. Analysts warn of a further 9% rise in January.
Celtic blew a 4-0 aggregate lead to LASK, crashing out of the Champions League playoff. The defeat costs them at least £22m in prize money, with Europa League payouts far lower.
Finance experts share five tips to boost pension pots after research shows nearly all age groups are failing to meet retirement savings targets.
A 24-year-old teacher from York aims to retire by 40, targeting millionaire status through smart investments, saving at home, and cutting needless spending.
Single-income families face higher tax and lose benefits, but AJ Bell says a £2,880 pension contribution rule can help cut the impact and save thousands.
Brits taking a year off work risk a £10,000 pension allowance cut if they use retirement savings to fund a 'golden gap year', PensionBee warns.
Pat Kennedy says the Pension Schemes Act 2026 offers no guarantee that surplus funds will be shared with pensioners whose pre-1997 contributions were frozen.
Elly, a 24-year-old teacher from York, is on course to become a millionaire by 40 through investing and saving, with £50,000 already saved.
Ofgem's energy price cap will rise 4% to £1,723 a year for typical households from October, adding £60 to annual bills.
Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% to £1,723, adding £60 a year to average household bills from October amid high wholesale gas prices.
UK households face a £264 rise in electricity bills by 2030, reaching £1,145, as net zero costs mount, according to Boston Consulting Group calculations.
Energy bills will rise to a three-year high this winter as Ofgem's price cap increases by 4% from October, pushing typical direct debit bills to £1,723.
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