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The Friday Sheet: one page on what changed for your money this week.
Tax, savings, bills and family money in the UK, with the official source for every figure. Nothing to buy.
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Income tax
Why more people pay higher-rate tax each year, even when their pay barely moves
The £12,570 allowance and the £50,270 higher-rate threshold are frozen until April 2031. HMRC projects 7.7 million higher-rate taxpayers this year.
Income tax
The HMRC letter that can mean you paid too much tax last year
P800 calculations go out between June and March. A refund claimed online is paid within 5 working days; a shortfall under £3,000 is usually collected through your tax code.
Income tax
When a bit of extra income means a tax return, and when £1,000 keeps you out of one
Up to £1,000 of side income from trading, and £1,000 from property, can be covered by tax-free allowances. Above that, the deadlines matter.