Pension tax simplification

Documents to download

Covers development of "pension tax simplification" rules introduced by Finance Act 2004. Updated to include Pre-Budget 2008 announcement.

Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation

House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Rising cost of living in the UK

This briefing gives an overview of rising prices, particularly food, energy and fuel prices, including the effect of the conflict in Ukraine. It outlines Government support as well as how inflation, interest rates and other policies which will affect household budgets.
The council tax rebate: How will it work?

A resident who has moved into a property since 1 April 2022 is not eligible for the rebate for that property.