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Autumn Budget 2024: capital gains tax raised from today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased capital gains tax in her first fiscal statement - here is what it means for you
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: State pension and Pension Credit to rise 4.1% in April
The chancellor has confirmed that the state pension will increase in line with the triple lock, meaning the full payout will jump by £470 a year. We have all the details of how much the payments will be worth
By Ruth Emery Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: which taxes are going up?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled £40 billion worth of tax hikes - here is what the Budget means for your finances
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Private school fees: are you ready for the VAT hike in January?
Private school fees could soar this January after Labour confirmed plans to apply 20% VAT and remove business rates relief
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, EDF: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?
Which energy firms are the best and worst for customer service? Citizens Advice has ranked them and reveals that customer service ratings across the industry are among “lowest ever”
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?
Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Free childcare support: what you’re entitled to and how to apply
Parents are now entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week once their child turns nine months old – and the allowance will double next year. How do you apply?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is it cheaper to be a sole trader?
It might be cheaper to be a sole trader due to changes to the tax system
By David Prosser Published
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Cash ISA subscriptions surge - but will the chancellor cap ISA benefits in the Budget?
Savers are rushing to open a cash ISA to protect themselves from any tax threats in the Autumn Budget. Could the chancellor target ISAs on 30 October?
By Ruth Emery Last updated