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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Department for Works and Pensions

Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - the groups who will not get the payment this year

New payment system set up

New payment system set up

Personal Finance

People Places Lives to run Swindon direct payment support from September

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Devizes vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

The HMRC letter you should not throw in the bin - urgent warning about 1m letters

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

Tesco customers can upgrade their Clubcard for 10% discounts on food and clothing

Tesco customers can upgrade their Clubcard for 10% discounts on food and clothing

The latest upgrade saving Tesco shoppers 10 per cent on groceries and F&F clothing

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

People approaching retirement age are facing a wait for their free bus pass after State Pension age rules changed.

People approaching retirement age are facing a wait for their free bus pass after State Pension age rules changed.

Born between these dates? You could face longer wait for your free bus pass

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants missing out on £1,200 HMRC cash boost

Letters will be sent to nearly 2 million Brits.

Letters will be sent to nearly 2 million Brits.

Check your post as HMRC sends letters to nearly 2 million Brits about unpaid tax

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

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform look to make major changes to DWP benefits PIP and Universal credit

A £2 coin with the fried egg error sold for £134.08

A £2 coin with the fried egg error sold for £134.08

Rare £2 coin with fried egg error sells for more than 67 times its face value

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 free hand luggage sizes and rules compared

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

HMRC to punish UK households who 'did not realise' tax rule existed

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Lloyds Bank, alongside Halifax and Bank of Scotland, are experiencing issues with their services today (Tuesday, August 18)

Lloyds Bank, alongside Halifax and Bank of Scotland, are experiencing issues with their services today (Tuesday, August 18)

Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers complain about issues with online banking and login

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

Jon White with Damian Hinds MP outside M J Hughes Coins in Alton

Jon White with Damian Hinds MP outside M J Hughes Coins in Alton

Gold trader trying to protect sellers takes campaign to parliament

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

Steve Webb highlights the hidden pension problem putting single people at risk

Steve Webb highlights the hidden pension problem putting single people at risk

The pension time bomb hitting millions - and women are paying the highest price

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunding benefits claimants after admitting payment errors

HM Revenue & Customs has also published updated guidance explaining how pension income, including the State Pension, is taxed

HM Revenue & Customs has also published updated guidance explaining how pension income, including the State Pension, is taxed

HMRC paying back almost £4,000 to thousands of pension savers

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

People's Postcode Lottery

SN postcode selected in Postcode Lottery as residents can take home £1,000

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Thousands more demanding State Pension Age to drop to 60

Amazon Kids+ has told Prime subscribers its annual price will rise from £38 to £59.99.

Amazon Kids+ has told Prime subscribers its annual price will rise from £38 to £59.99.

Amazon Kids+ customers warned over major price increase as fees go up by 57 per cent

Cards which enable people to communicate their needs in Nationwide Building Society branches are being made available more widely to financial services providers across the UK.

Cards which enable people to communicate their needs in Nationwide Building Society branches are being made available more widely to financial services providers across the UK.

Nationwide rolls out new cards that could help UK bank customers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change this year

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

New State Pension demand would give £610 a week from age 60

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

UK energy supplier to give away free electricity during this week's solar eclipse

HMRC has announced a change to Child Benefit eligibility which will see more teens eligible for the first time

HMRC has announced a change to Child Benefit eligibility which will see more teens eligible for the first time

The change HMRC made to Child Benefit meaning more kids are eligible for help

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

Claimants of DWP Universal Credit and State Pension urged to check payments

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

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

Nationwide is offering students £100 cash plus £120 in Just Eat vouchers. Compare the best student bank account freebies from Lloyds, NatWest, Santander and HSBC.

Nationwide is offering students £100 cash plus £120 in Just Eat vouchers. Compare the best student bank account freebies from Lloyds, NatWest, Santander and HSBC.

The best student bank freebies revealed as Nationwide, Santander and NatWest compete

Rules are changing for railcards

Rules are changing for railcards

Personal Finance

Popular railcard set for 'common sense' change and how teens will benefit

National Savings and Investments have announced the August 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

National Savings and Investments have announced the August 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Check to see if you've won £1 million as August Premium Bonds winners are in

The number of pensioners paying income tax has jumped to 8.8 million, with older people handing HMRC £29.8bn as frozen tax thresholds continue to bite.

The number of pensioners paying income tax has jumped to 8.8 million, with older people handing HMRC £29.8bn as frozen tax thresholds continue to bite.

HMRC bombshell as millions of pensioners face being taxed yet again

TV Licence detector vans can catch people dodging licence fee 'in minutes'

A big focus on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

A big focus on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

HMRC warning as 1.8 million tax letters land on doormats: What you need to do

Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they repay it through HMRC

Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they repay it through HMRC

DWP State Pension 'protected' by HMRC Child Benefit claim

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 changes explained as pressure grows over State Pension tax

Personal Finance

Teenagers claiming PIP earning more than those on minimum wage

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

From faster online checkout to extra security, discover the Google Wallet features many Android users don't know about and how to switch them on.

From faster online checkout to extra security, discover the Google Wallet features many Android users don't know about and how to switch them on.

You've been using Google Pay wrong - expert reveals features users may have missed

HMRC is urging parents of 16 to 19-year-olds to they don't need to wait for results day to confirm their child's education or training plans before 31 August as thousands risk Child Benefit payments stopping.

HMRC is urging parents of 16 to 19-year-olds to they don't need to wait for results day to confirm their child's education or training plans before 31 August as thousands risk Child Benefit payments stopping.

Personal Finance

HMRC issues child benefit warning to parents before kids reach certain age

A Blue Light Card gives NHS workers, emergency responders and others big discounts

A Blue Light Card gives NHS workers, emergency responders and others big discounts

Blue Light Card: The full benefits for emergency and NHS workers

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC issues deadline warning to 864,000 taxpayers with weeks left to go

Woman swaps motor industry for finance sector