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

Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025 from those earning over £35,000 a year. While the

Energy costs remain a significant pressure on household budgets, and reducing consumption continues to be one of the most reliable ways to control expenditure. Fortunately, many practical steps can

The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt. The new measures set out a clearer and more practical approach to helping individuals and

The government has announced a package of measures designed to tackle unfair price increases and strengthen the United Kingdom’s long term energy security. The Chancellor has set out proposals to give

The Chancellor has set out a package of measures aimed at reducing cost of living pressures for households and at the same time strengthening the UK’s longer-term economic resilience. The announcement

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common state benefits

New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase of around 300,000 compared with the previous year. The announcement also highlights the

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, presented to Parliament 3 March 2026, was packed with political content that has no real impact for UK taxpayers, business owners or employees. The substance of her

HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an HMRC online account, you can send information such as self-assessment tax

The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK and across much of the developed world, people are living longer,

Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is the final Budget before the Holyrood elections due to take place