General
-
Budget date announced
- August 6, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
No Comments
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Details of all the Budget announcements will
-
Is HMRC holding money that belongs to you?
- July 23, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
It is important to know if HMRC is holding money that belongs to you. For example, if you have paid too much tax to HMRC, you may be able to claim a tax refund (also known as a tax rebate).
-
Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge
- July 2, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit, and their adjusted net income currently exceeds £60,000. The charge may also apply
-
Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services
- June 1, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The government has announced a review into access to face-to-face banking services as concerns continue to grow over the impact of bank branch closures on local communities, older customers and small
-
Increase in approved mileage rates
- May 28, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the wider measures being taken to support households and
-
Government measures to ease rising fuel costs
- May 28, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage rising fuel costs following disruption linked to the conflict in Iran.
As part of the package, the
-
New measures aimed at easing living costs
- May 25, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The Government has announced a new package of measures designed to help households manage rising living costs during the summer months, as concerns continue over inflation, fuel prices and household
-
Fiscal drag explained
- May 21, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as ‘fiscal drag’. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As
-
Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK
- May 4, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of practical and personal matters that need careful thought to ensure a smooth
-
New legal duty for landlords under the renters’ rights act
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: admin
- Category: General
Landlords must now comply with an important new legal requirement introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, which brings significant reform to the private rented sector in England. The government has