DWP Deducting £110 Monthly from Universal Credit Claims and Refusing to Adjust Payments Tuesday, January 13, 2026 universalcredit dwp pensions benefits claimants contributions payments tribunal taxrelief policy Universal Credit claimants are reportedly losing out on £110 each month because the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not accurately account for pension contributions when calculating benefit payments. This issue … Read More
HMRC Raises Rent a Room Tax-Free Allowance to £7,500 Sunday, January 4, 2026 hmrc rentaroom taxallowance rentalincome taxrelief personalallowance selfassessment mortgage landlord taxreturn HMRC has increased the Rent a Room tax-free personal allowance, allowing some households to earn up to £7,500 annually in rental income without paying tax. This scheme applies when renting out a furnished room or part of your … 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
HMRC Offers Additional £3,130 Tax-Free Allowance for Legally Blind UK Residents Tuesday, December 9, 2025 hmrc blindness taxallowance personalallowance uktax disabilitybenefits sightimpairment taxrelief blindpersonsallowance incometax UK taxpayers who are legally blind can increase their tax-free Personal Allowance from the standard £12,570 up to £16,960. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides an additional Blind Person’s Allowance of £3,130, … 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
HMRC’s Proposed Changes to Household Rules Raise Concerns Over Long-Term Impact on Pensions Thursday, November 6, 2025 hmrc pensions ukbudget finance retirement taxrelief budget2023 labourgovernment financialplanning investment The recent adjustments introduced by HMRC in late November have sparked concerns about potential long-term harm to UK households, particularly regarding pensions. As anticipation builds around the forthcoming Labour … Read More