DWP to Raise New State Pension by 4.8% Under Labour's Triple Lock Commitment Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pension statepension dwp triplelock labour retirement income taxation inflation finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to increase payments for new state pensioners by 4.8%, adhering to the Triple Lock guarantee under the Labour government. This rise means those receiving the full new state … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Households Against Early Pension Cash Withdrawals Amid Budget Speculation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 hmrc pensions tax lumpsum retirement finance taxcharge budget inheritance investments HMRC is signaling potential penalties for UK households considering withdrawing their tax-free pension lump sum ahead of the upcoming Labour Party Autumn Budget in two weeks. Currently, most people can withdraw up to 25% of … Read More
HMRC Considers Ending Exemptions on UK's Most Hated Tax Tuesday, November 11, 2025 inheritance tax hmrc uk budget exemptions pension gifting wealth finance UK households may soon face the removal of key exemptions on inheritance tax (IHT), long known as the country’s most unpopular tax. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Autumn Budget on November 26 amid … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £441 Monthly Attendance Allowance Despite Other DWP Benefits Sunday, November 9, 2025 pensioners attendanceallowance dwp benefits care finance eligibility support underclaiming welfare State pensioners across the UK could be entitled to receive up to £441 a month through Attendance Allowance, even if they already receive other support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). However, this vital … Read More
NS&I Announces Key Leadership Reappointment and Updated Bond Rates Through 2029 Saturday, November 8, 2025 nsi bonds savings finance investment treasury woodward rates government director National Savings and Investments (NS&I), the UK Treasury-backed savings institution, has made a significant announcement impacting its 24 million customers that will extend through 2029. David Woodward has been … Read More