When you hear "allowance going up," you feel hope. You imagine a tax-free windfall. Maybe you'll buy a unicorn.
Then you learn it's frozen. Disappointment. The unicorn flies away.
But then you remember: it's not all bad. The allowance is still double what it was in 2000. You're better off than your younger self.
What You Can Actually Do
First, don't panic. The freeze is temporary. Or maybe permanent. Who knows?
Second, use your ISA allowance. That's £20,000 tax-free savings. If you can't beat the freeze, sidestep it.
Third, become a pension nerd. Pension contributions reduce your taxable income. It's like shrinking yourself to fit through a smaller tax door.