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
DWP Sets New Ultimatum for Young Benefits Claimants with Youth Guarantee Scheme Friday, November 28, 2025 dwp benefits youth universalcredit welfare employment budget labour policy reeves The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a new policy targeting young benefits claimants under the Labour government’s latest welfare reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a Youth Guarantee … Read More
Labour's Budget Ends Tax Relief for Home Workers in England from April Friday, November 28, 2025 labour homeworking taxrelief budget chancellor reeves inflation finance infrastructure politics Starting next April, home workers in England will no longer be able to claim tax relief on additional costs such as heating, electricity, or broadband incurred while working from home. This change comes after Labour Party … Read More
Rachel Reeves Vows 'Fair Choices' Ahead of Budget Amid Tax Hike Concerns Wednesday, November 26, 2025 budget tax reeves chancellor economy debt inflation publicspending minimumwage taxhike Rachel Reeves has promised to make “fair and necessary choices” in the upcoming Budget, despite strong expectations of multiple tax increases. As Chancellor, she is set to deliver her second Budget on Wednesday, … Read More
Reeves Budget Could Push Dudley Council Tenants’ Rent Above Government Limits Tuesday, November 25, 2025 dudley rents socialhousing chancellor reeves budget convergence council tenants housing Dudley Council tenants face a rent increase of £4.76 per week next year, with the possibility of additional rises pending government decisions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to confirm rent convergence in her upcoming … Read More
State pensioners face £2,500 tax hikes under Rachel Reeves’ proposed changes Sunday, November 23, 2025 pensioners tax labour chancellor reeves income fiscal retirement manifesto taxes Wealthy pensioners in the UK could face an average tax increase of £2,500 if Chancellor Rachel Reeves goes ahead with proposed income tax rises, data reveals. Ms Reeves has not ruled out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, … Read More