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Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) speak with a police officer as they stand outside a vape shop

HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

HMRC pays back almost £4,000 each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Thousands join push to lift HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,000 as tax freeze goes on

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

People missing out on £3,500 from their Personal Allowance from the HMRC

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child

Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child

Parents urged to claim up to £2,000 as thousands miss out on HMRC scheme

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they repay it through HMRC, as doing so could protect valuable National Insurance credits and their future State Pension.

Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they repay it through HMRC, as doing so could protect valuable National Insurance credits and their future State Pension.

HMRC Child Benefit warning to parents who could miss out on DWP State Pension

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

HMRC Personal Allowance explained as pressure grows over State Pension tax

A warning has been issued to UK taxpayers.

A warning has been issued to UK taxpayers.

Millions in UK face surprise HMRC tax bill as July deadline nears

A scaffolding firm in west Oxfordshire is due to wind-up with almost £3m in debts

A scaffolding firm in west Oxfordshire is due to wind-up with almost £3m in debts

High street scaffolding company in almost £3m debt could be liquidated

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million pensioners

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham pledges not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

Department for Work and Pensions

Seven in 10 pensioners must now pay income tax in new record, HMRC data reveals

HMRC is urging anyone starting a summer job to download its app, with four in 10 young people saying they wish they'd learnt the basics of tax sooner.

HMRC is urging anyone starting a summer job to download its app, with four in 10 young people saying they wish they'd learnt the basics of tax sooner.

HMRC issues summer warning and minimum wage update to anyone starting a new job

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Grandparents could get a DWP State Pension boost but many don't know they qualify

Millions of drivers could be owed extra HMRC tax relief after mileage rate rises to 55p per mile – check if you're missing out

Millions of drivers could be owed extra HMRC tax relief after mileage rate rises to 55p per mile – check if you're missing out

HMRC mileage rate rises to 55p per mile – millions of workers could claim tax back

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax changes coming in months

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax changes coming in months

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax change

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

The simple tax mistake millions make every year - and why HMRC hates it

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

New HMRC rule changes could bring more people under tax scrutiny

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Government responds to calls for personal allowance to increase to £18,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as the £12,570 personal allowance stays frozen. Here’s what it means for your income.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as the £12,570 personal allowance stays frozen. Here’s what it means for your income.

HMRC £12,570 personal allowance rules explained for 2026 and what it means for you

New VAT fuel scale charges took effect from May 2026, impacting company car drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.

New VAT fuel scale charges took effect from May 2026, impacting company car drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.

These little-known tax changes could be costing UK drivers more from this month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as thousands join a fresh Personal Allowance campaign

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as thousands join a fresh Personal Allowance campaign

Personal Allowance raise campaign reaches key stage - HMRC now forced to respond

Turning 16? This one step could stop your Child Benefit payments

Turning 16? This one step could stop your Child Benefit payments

HMRC urges parents to update Child Benefit claims before payments automatically stop

You could have money waiting in a forgotten account, according to a new appeal.

You could have money waiting in a forgotten account, according to a new appeal.

HMRC launches appeal as 750,000 are missing out on £2,200 in forgotten accounts

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

Department for Work and Pensions

Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back by HMRC

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

Dominic Littlewood has teamed up with accountancy software company, Free Agent to help small businesses and landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital, as new data shows one in seven have considered retiring ahead of the April 6 roll out.

Dominic Littlewood has teamed up with accountancy software company, Free Agent to help small businesses and landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital, as new data shows one in seven have considered retiring ahead of the April 6 roll out.

HMRC tax shake-up warning as many admit they do not understand new rules

Families may get an early Child Benefit payment due to the Easter holidays

Families may get an early Child Benefit payment due to the Easter holidays

Families may receive early payment from HMRC this week - here's what to look out for

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April - here's what you’ll get

Millions of UK workers may be paying the wrong tax due to payroll mistakes and incorrect tax codes. Experts urge employees to check payslips before HMRC changes.

Millions of UK workers may be paying the wrong tax due to payroll mistakes and incorrect tax codes. Experts urge employees to check payslips before HMRC changes.

Millions urged to check their payslips before April HMRC tax changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government is considering an increase in mileage rates as social workers, carers and other workers feel the pinch

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government is considering an increase in mileage rates as social workers, carers and other workers feel the pinch

Reeves says HMRC may raise 45p Mileage Allowance after 15 year freeze hits drivers

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

£3,600 HMRC pension boost available before April 5 but millions could miss it

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

860,000 workers face a new HMRC tax system in April - here's what it means

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis explains how to increase tax-free HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,570

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis explains how to increase tax-free HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,570

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

HMRC refunds due as millions missing out on cash rebates of up to £3000

Parents are being urged to check if they are eligible for Child Benefit

Parents are being urged to check if they are eligible for Child Benefit

HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income, and how to avoid fines.

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income, and how to avoid fines.

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HMRC new online selling rules for eBay and Vinted sellers explained

HMRC has issued an apology after fixing an error with its state pension tool

HMRC has issued an apology after fixing an error with its state pension tool

HMRC 'sorry' as it fixes huge state pension error affecting nearly 1 million people

HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.

HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.

Born between 2002 and 2011? You could be owed £2242 from HMRC. Here's how to claim

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Department for Works and Pensions

Grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits, here's how

Nearly 2 million eligible couples are missing out on Marriage Allowance. Martin Lewis warns to act before the April 5 HMRC deadline.

Nearly 2 million eligible couples are missing out on Marriage Allowance. Martin Lewis warns to act before the April 5 HMRC deadline.

Martin Lewis urges couples to apply for HMRC Marriage Allowance 'do it now'

Reforms to pensions and inheritance tax risk creating delays, extra costs and serious stress for families, professionals and businesses, says a new report

Reforms to pensions and inheritance tax risk creating delays, extra costs and serious stress for families, professionals and businesses, says a new report

Farming difficulties

Pension inheritance tax shake up risks piling pressure on grieving families

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Department for Works and Pensions

Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC