Taxation of state pension
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.

Statistics on the numbers benefiting in each region from the increase in the personal allowance
The increase in the personal allowance: regional statistics (45 KB , PDF)
The Government has increased the personal allowance significantly in each of its three Budgets. This note gives statistics on the number benefiting in each region.
The increase in the personal allowance: regional statistics (45 KB , PDF)
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.
This briefing discusses the two income tax allowances that married couples and civil partners may be entitled to claim.
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.