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What's changingPensions & retirement25 Oct
Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: who gets it, how much, and when HMRC takes it back
Most people born on or before 27 June 1960 will get £100 to £300 automatically in November or December. If your own income is over £35,000, HMRC recovers it through your tax code or tax return.
What it's worth: £100 to £300 for winter 2026 to 2027What's changingTax & allowances25 Oct
Paper tax returns are due by 31 October. The three Self Assessment dates that follow
If you file your 2025 to 2026 tax return on paper, HMRC must have it by 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October. Online filers have until 31 January 2027, with an earlier date if you want to pay through your tax code.
What it's worth: Avoid a £100 late-filing penaltyGet aheadHousehold bills25 Oct
Energy bills are forecast to rise in January. Here is how to weigh up a fixed tariff
Forecasters expect Ofgem's price cap to jump from January 2027. A fix could shield you from that, but today's cheapest fixes cost a little more than the current cap and come with exit fees.
What it's worth: Roughly £45 to £90 over January to March for a typical home, if forecasts are right