UK tax
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The State Pension is about to overtake the personal allowance. The government says you still will not pay.
Read more: The State Pension is about to overtake the personal allowance. The government says you still will not pay.From April 2027 the full new State Pension is on course to pass the frozen personal allowance for the first time. The government has promised that pensioners with no other income will not pay tax on it. The promise has a carve-out, and the figure is not final until October.
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Capital Gains Tax UK 2026/27: Rates, the £3,000 Allowance and How to Cut Your Bill
Read more: Capital Gains Tax UK 2026/27: Rates, the £3,000 Allowance and How to Cut Your BillThe capital gains tax allowance has been slashed from £12,300 to just £3,000, pulling far more ordinary investors into the net. Here is how CGT works in 2026/27: the 18% and 24% rates, exactly what is taxable (and what is not), how to calculate a gain, the 60-day property reporting rule, and seven legitimate ways,…
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Lifetime ISA Complete Guide 2026: Bonus, Penalty and LISA vs Pension
Read more: Lifetime ISA Complete Guide 2026: Bonus, Penalty and LISA vs PensionThe Lifetime ISA hands you a 25% government bonus, up to £1,000 a year, towards a first home or retirement. But the 25% withdrawal penalty is harsher than it first looks, the £450,000 property cap has not moved since 2017, and for many savers a pension still wins. Here is exactly how the LISA works…
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ISA vs SIPP: The Complete 2026/27 UK Comparison Guide
Read more: ISA vs SIPP: The Complete 2026/27 UK Comparison GuideISA or SIPP for 2026/27? Higher dividend tax tilts the maths toward ISAs this year, and April 2027 will bring pensions inside the IHT estate. Compare tax relief, access rules and inheritance planning, with an interactive calculator.
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