OnlyFans creator receives tax relief on breast enhancement surgery Tory MP Alexander Stafford says it’s right to review and close the ‘loophole’ as soon as possible The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Jeremy Hunt’s ‘bizarre’ ditching of pension limit ‘widens inheritance loophole for wealthy’ Institute for Fiscal Studies says the point of pensions is to fund retirement, not to bequeath large sums tax free The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023
DWP urged to give new £900 cost of living payment to people on contributions-based ESA The £900 cost of living payment will only be eligible to people on a means-tested qualifying benefit. Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023
HMRC lost nearly 50% more devices in 2022, nearly 2,000 missing since 2017 IT device losses at HMRC increased by nearly 50% in the space of a year, according to Freedom of Information Act (FOI) requests submitted in 2022. Statistics released under the FOI act show that between September 2021 and 2022, HMRC declared 635 lost and stolen devices. SEE MORE HMRC tells… IT Pro · Mar 17, 2023
Manchester fashion brand racked up debts of almost £4m when arm collapsed into administration Lavish Alice-branded clothes have been worn by celebrities including Katy Perry, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Eva Longoria, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Hurley and Lindsay Lohan Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023
Date new DWP payment rates will start for Universal Credit and other benefits Benefit payments from the DWP and HMRC will increase by 10.1% in April Liverpool Echo · Mar 17, 2023
Almost £4m owed by Lavish Alice's wholesale arm as it entered administration after HMRC warning Brand is continuing as an online-only operation and bosses say it is set for growth Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023
Budget "not as severe as predicted" but little help for sky-high energy bills, say Welsh business leaders One business leader said the Chanceller was "playing a long game" Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
'You can work at McDonald’s for more money': Striking civil servants protest in Cardiff over pay offer The UK Government has urged strikers to recognise, 'what is reasonable and affordable' Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023
Martin Lewis issues tax code warning after employer error leaves man with £5,000 bill People should check their tax code ‘at least once a year’ or risk ‘nightmare’ scenario, warns MoneySavingExpert founder The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
New cost of living payment warning to people due money over next few months Millions of people are set to receive payments worth up to £1,350 in 2023/24. Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023
DWP confirms more than 8m families to get first £301 cost of living payment in Spring After confirming the schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, the DWP detailed in Parliament last month more detail on the support Nottingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
DWP cost of living payment: When to expect the first part of the £900 scheme and who is not entitled to the money Not everyone will receive the £900 means-tested cost of living support payment when it is paid in the spring Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023
Young people urged to check for unclaimed £2,000 in UK Government savings account Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023
Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2023 Budget 2023: 'Restore confidence and outline long-term growth plan' Welsh business leaders tell Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make his Budget statement as the UK continues to face issues of inflation, pay and public finances
Bristol Post · Mar 14, 2023 DWP cost of living payment schedule for 2023/24 and eligibility rules More details are expected to be announced around the £37 billion cost of living package
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 New cost of living payment date details for people due £900, £150 or £300 from DWP Millions of households are set to receive extra financial help over the coming months.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 Child Trust Fund: How to check if you are one of millions sitting on share of £2bn government money The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that people are losing track of a type of long-term tax free savings account called child trust funds (CFTs)
Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023 DWP unable to say if Spring Cost of Living payments will be made before April 1 The Department of Work and Pensions has said a statement will be made in 'due course' confirming payment dates
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 DWP confirms over 8m families due to receive first £301 cost of living payment this Spring More than 686,000 households in Scotland will be eligible for the £301 means-tested payment.
Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023 New image shows Newcastle city centre's largest ever office take shape Pilgrim's Quarter, the new home for HMRC, will have room for 9,000 workers once it is finished
Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023 People urged to check State Pension forecast to find out how much money they are due each week A deadline has been extended allowing people more time to boost their retirement pot.
Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023 Child benefit 'charge' warning as families could be forced to pay HMRC back Higher earners have to pay back 1% of the child benefit they receive but an expert says it can 'feel unfair'
Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023 The people on DWP benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment this spring Millions of people will qualify, but some will miss out altogether
Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023 Full list of DWP benefit claimants not eligible for £301 cost of living payment The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year