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Brace for a year of tax rises
The government is strapped for cash, so prepare for tax rises. But it’s unlikely to be able to squeeze much more out of us.
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£500 million state pension underpayments identified - are you owed money?
News The DWP has so far identified £500m in state pension underpayments between January 2021 to October 2023. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim your money back.
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Topping up state pension to become easier with new online tool
Anyone looking to buy extra National Insurance contributions and boost their state pension currently has to make multiple phone calls - but a new online tool is on its way.
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Gender pensions gap - are women paying a parenthood penalty?
Trade body warns women face serious obstacles to saving enough for retirement as the gender pensions gap continues. Is raising a family having a detrimental impact on our pension pot?
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State pension top-up deadline extended again to April 2025
Pensions Spending just over £907 to purchase NI credits could add £7,740 a year to your pension pot – and now the government has extended the deadline to buy back missing credits.
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Cut taxes? No, reform them instead
Opinion The way the state raises money is far too complicated, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Time for a radical revamp.
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State pension changes set to take effect this week - what it means for your money
Analysis A new tax year brings new state pension payment amounts - we look at the key 5 state pension changes you need to know about.
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The High Income Child Benefit Charge - is it the most illogical, unfair and unnecessary tax?
Analysis We may not like taxes, but this one is blatantly unfair, penalises middle income earners and adds to the gender pensions gap, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick.
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Triple lock to stay: how will it affect your pension?
Analysis Triple lock looks set to stay, but what it is and what does it mean for your retirement income?
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