FTSE 100 CEO pay hits £20M while worker wages stall
Britain’s biggest company bosses are pulling in eye-watering pay packages — some potentially topping £28 million a year — while ordinary ...
Tax
£1.5m country mansion: what stamp duty costs really mean
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a grand country estate, a 19-bedroom Grade II-listed mansion in Wiltshire might sound tempting — especia...
UK Budget 2026: What Burnham's spending freeze means for you
The government has just sent a clear message to its ministers: there’s no money to splash about. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancell...
Give Money to Your Children Tax-Free: The Smart Inheritance Plan
If you’re worried about passing money to your children but concerned they might spend it unwisely, there’s a clever way to help them buil...
Child Trust Fund: £2,212 waiting – here's how to claim yours
If you were born between September 2002 and January 2011, you could have over £2,000 sitting in a forgotten bank account right now. The H...
Pension Tax Changes: What Savers Need to Know Now
The government’s plans to change how pensions are taxed have sparked serious concern among financial experts and savers alike. Here’s wha...
Pubs and Live Music Venues Get 20% Business Rates Cut From April 2026
If you run a pub, social club or live music venue, there’s good news coming your way. From April 2026, the government is cutting business...
VAT Cut on Electricity Bills: £45 Saving From October
Your electricity bills are about to get cheaper. From October 2026, the government will remove VAT on electricity, saving the average hou...
Unemployed? Here's how much you can save into a pension
If you’ve left work or are unemployed, you might think your pension contributions have to stop. The good news is they don’t — but there a...
Child Benefit Tax: Why HMRC Calculator Differs From Your Sums
If you’re claiming Child Benefit and earning over £60,000 a year, you’ll need to repay some of it to HMRC. But many parents are confused ...
Self-employed mortgage trap: why lenders value your income differently
If you’re self-employed or run a limited company, you could be losing out on thousands of pounds in mortgage borrowing without realising ...
What Burnham's Tax Plans Could Mean for Your Wallet
Andy Burnham, set to become Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, has signalled he’s willing to make changes to tax rules — but with strict lim...
Why Over-55s Must Talk About Inheritance Now — Before 2027 Tax Changes
A startling new finding reveals that one in four people over 55 have never discussed their inheritance plans with their family. That’s a ...
Annuities surge as inheritance tax hits pensions from April 2027
From April 2027, your unused pension pot will be taxed as part of your estate when you die – and it’s already changing how people plan fo...
Nationwide £100 Payment: Do You Owe Tax on Your Fairer Share Bonus?
If you’ve received a £100 payment from Nationwide Building Society as part of its Fairer Share scheme, you may need to set aside some of ...
ISA Rules Changing in 2027: What Savers Need to Know Now
If you’re saving money into an ISA, pay attention — significant changes are coming in April 2027 that will affect how much you can save a...
UK Households Pay Thousands More Tax: How Much Has Your Bill Risen?
British families are facing the steepest tax burden since 1945, according to new analysis from Tax Policy Associates. If you’re wondering...
Found Treasure? Here's What You Need to Know About Your Windfall
If you’ve ever dreamed of striking it rich by finding buried treasure in a field, a Solihull metal detectorist’s recent discovery might i...
Business Rates Appeals Backlog: What You Need to Know
If you run a small business or hospitality venue, there’s an important issue affecting thousands of firms across the UK right now: the bu...
Unmarried couples: the £200k inheritance tax mistake
If you’re living with a partner but not married, you could be accidentally costing your children £200,000 or more in inheritance tax. Per...
State Pension Triple Lock: Will You Face a Tax Bill?
If you’re a pensioner, the latest State Pension rise is welcome news — but it could come with an unexpected sting: a tax bill you weren’t...
What Wes Streeting's Capital Gains Tax Plan Could Mean for You
If you sell an investment property, shares, or other assets and make a profit, you’ll pay capital gains tax on those earnings. A new prop...
Tax-free childcare: claim up to £2,000 yearly – but watch out for pitfalls
If you’re a working parent juggling childcare costs, the government’s tax-free childcare scheme could put up to £2,000 back in your pocke...
Electric car tax: the £50,000 price trap costing drivers £2,200
If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle, there’s a crucial tax threshold you need to know about — and it could cost you an ex...
How Budget Tax Changes Are Hitting Pubs and Your Local
If you’ve noticed your local pub feeling quieter or prices creeping up, there’s a reason — and it’s linked directly to decisions made in ...