The UK government's recent policy changes, led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, have sparked widespread concern as they are set to impact a significant portion of the pensioner population. According to reports, a 'stealth tax raid' will result in up to 1.6 million more pensioners being liable for income tax by the 2027-28 financial year. This move has been criticized by the Liberal Democrats and financial experts, including ROS ALTMANN, who argue that it effectively drags more than one million pensioners into paying income tax due to a freeze on tax thresholds. The policy has been described as giving with one hand and taking away with the other, highlighting the government's approach to fiscal management. Additionally, there are concerns about potential fines, with warnings that affected pensioners could face penalties up to a £1,600 fine for non-compliance with the new tax rules.
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