HMRC Response – Backlash Grows Over New Rule Targeting Pre-1945 Pensioners

Keir Starmer

In early 2025, HMRC found itself in hot water after rolling out a tax rule change that caught many pensioners off guard—especially those born before 1945. What seemed like technical tax tweaks ended up causing financial stress for retirees who never thought they’d be taxed on their pension. So, what exactly happened, why is everyone … Read more