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‘Scrap council tax for pensioners’ demand as thousands want change in law
The government is facing calls from many people to change the laws on council tax …
New ‘£34,000’ average tax alert as nearly 40,000 to face HMRC hit thanks to Rachel Reeves
Thousands are set to be hit when the tax change takes effect …
Fury as HMRC delays force people to wait months for tax refunds
The delays appear to hit employers’ PAYE and the Construction Industry Scheme particularly hard. …
State Pension DWP letter update following rate increase
The annual increase in State Pensions and benefits was implemented on April 7. …
Rachel Reeves’ brutal tax plan sees some fork out £800,000 to avoid massive bills
The Chancellor has changed the rules on inheritance tax and the moves have led to a stampede to avoid steep bills. …
DWP scheme can help people on 4 benefits with unexpected bills – who’s eligible
Brits who claim four specific benefits are eligible for the Budgeting Loans scheme – but this does not include Universal Credit …
DWP advises Brits to contact their council to check eligibility for free vouchers
The Household Support Fund is a ‘little known’ scheme across the UK, which is available to many councils and is aimed at the most vulnerable …
Brits with British Gas, Octopus and more could be entitled to free boiler upgrade
The government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme will continue until 2028 – check if you’re eligible …
DWP issues State Pension ‘check now’ warning as thousands missing out on £300 payment
There are around 1.4 million pensioners receiving Pension Credit, with an estimated 880,000 households eligible for support but yet to claim. …
