Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
State Pensioners Over 80 Face Growing Tax Burden Amid Frozen Allowances Tuesday, January 13, 2026 pensions taxation hmrc retirement allowances serps dwp income elderly tax Hundreds of thousands of state pensioners aged over 80 are receiving alarming letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warning of increasing tax liabilities—a situation experts say is “inevitable” and poised to worsen. This … Read More
HMRC Boosts Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £27,070 Using Three Key Benefits Sunday, January 4, 2026 hmrc taxallowance rentaroom childcare savingsallowance taxrelief personalallowance taxfree income finance HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is effectively raising individuals' personal tax-free allowance to an impressive £27,070 by utilising three valuable tax relief opportunities. Financial experts at AJ Bell have outlined how … Read More
Seven Ways Millions of UK Households Will Pay More Tax in 2026 Saturday, January 3, 2026 tax uk income dividend inflation counciltax fuel alcohol tobacco vaping UK households are bracing for a series of tax hikes set to take effect in 2026, following a range of policy changes by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. These adjustments will increase the financial burden on millions … Read More
Nine Million Pensioners to Receive Winter Fuel Payments; Urged to Check for Six-Digit Code in Bank Statements Wednesday, December 31, 2025 pensioners winterfuelpayment income eligibility government taxation benefits statepension finance payments This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include … Read More
State Pensioners Face Increased Tax Burden as HMRC Prepares for New Letters Monday, December 22, 2025 pensioners tax threshold freeze hmrc statepension reeves income finance pensions State pensioners are set to face higher tax bills due to the government’s decision to freeze tax thresholds for an additional three years—a move that has alarmed finance and pension experts alike. Chancellor Rachel … Read More