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The British Squeeze

Frozen thresholds, energy cap hikes, and the cost-of-living crisis — navigating UK finances in 2026

HMRC, Ofgem, ONS, Bank of England2026-03-03
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How much is the frozen tax threshold costing you?

HMRC has frozen tax thresholds until 2028. Every pay rise pulls more of your income into higher brackets. How much is it costing you?