Tax
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Five key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
The Explainer Benefits rise with higher inflation figure, pension triple lock maintained and National Insurance cut
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A quick guide to income tax brackets
The Explainer Make sure you know what tax bracket you're in, and how this is changing for 2024
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The ins and outs of inheritance tax
feature The number of people paying inheritance tax is at its highest level in 20 years
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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5 tips for taxpayers to keep their information secure
The Explainer 'The fewer hands that can access your data, the safer you are'
By Becca Stanek Published
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'Trusted sources of information can step up'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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The tax on being single
feature A single person spends about £1,851 a month on household bills, compared to £991 for those who are coupled up
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How to plug the pension gap by buying National Insurance credits
feature A temporary change in the state pension offers a ‘golden opportunity’
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Annuity vs. drawdown: what’s the best way to access retirement savings?
feature Experts say that annuities could be making a comeback following recent interest rate rises
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to claim child benefit – and the risk of missing out
feature Even if you earn over the annual threshold, you should still claim the benefit
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Why car tax is going up – and how much you face paying
feature Hikes to Vehicle Excise Duty rates from 1 April will hit most car owners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to spring clean your finances
feature Forget your home, it could be your finances that need a good dusting
By Marc Shoffman Published
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When will you get the state pension?
feature The state pension is paid to everyone but younger workers may face a longer wait to start receiving it
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The pros and cons of a tourist tax
Pros and Cons Visitor levies can boost tourism but a lack of transparency troubles critics
By The Week Staff Published
Pros and Cons