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Should UK Landlords Pay More Tax Under Labour Plans?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Will UK landlords pay more tax under the government’s plans? Yes, from April 2027. The Budget on 26 November 2025
Spring Budget 2024: NICs Cut, Non-Dom Tax Break Abolished & More
Introduction Cuts to National Insurance contributions and the abolition of so-called ‘non-dom’ tax breaks were among the headline announcements in today’s Budget. The Chancellor today
Spring Finance Bill Sets Shape for Tax Changes to Come
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is the Finance Bill? When the Chancellor announces tax changes at a Budget, they are not law yet. Most
Spring Statement 2024
Cuts to National Insurance contributions and the abolition of so-called ‘non-dom’ tax breaks were among the headline announcements in the Spring Budget 2024. The Chancellor
Spring Statement 2025
Introduction The Spring Statement (26 March 2025) focused more on public spending cuts than tax. However, the picture for tax from April 2025 now becomes
Spring Statement Announced: More Tax Changes to Come?
The debates and arguments over the merits or otherwise of some of the tax changes from the Budget have barely settled down, even two months
Stamp Duty Tax Receipt Trends Revealed in New Reports
Among the changes we saw at Budget 2024 related to Stamp Duty – the tax you pay when you buy a new property. And a
Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay Changes in 2024
These affect us personally and professionally and if you have policies and procedures regarding Statutory Paternity Leave (SPL) and Pay (SPP), be aware of changes
Surge in Cash ISA Deposits
Savers rushed to deposit money into cash ISAs in October, driven by speculation that the annual allowance might be cut. £4.2 bn was added in
Tax Break Scheme for Second Homeowners Axed
The furnished holiday lettings tax regime is on the verge of being abolished. Reforms were announced under the previous Conservative Government in Spring 2024 and
Tax Changes Expected as Pressure Grows on Public Finances
A Government surplus would normally be seen as good news. But despite reaching £15.4bn in January – a record high for the month – it’s
Tax Changes to Progress to Law in the New Year
The 2024-25 Finance Bill is on course to complete in the new year. This will enact the many tax measures announced in the Autumn Budget
Tax Commitment Finally Set to Change After 25 years
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is the official rate of interest? The official rate of interest (ORI) is set by HMRC and used to
Tax on Rental Income for Jointly Owned Property: What to Know
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How is rental income from a jointly owned property taxed? Each owner pays income tax on their share of the
Tax Penalty Fears for Pensioners as Millions ‘Dragged into Net’
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Why are more pensioners facing income tax bills? More pensioners are paying income tax because the Personal Allowance has been
Tax Raid Pulls in £300 Million Less than Predicted
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s £25 billion National Insurance hike brought in £300 million less than expected in its first two months. PAYE income tax and employer
Taxman Collects More than £400m in Interest Charges
Last updated: 16 October 2026 How much does HMRC collect in interest? A Freedom of Information request revealed that HMRC collected more than £400 million
The Government Refuses to Increase the Annual Personal Allowance to £20,000
Last updated: 16 October 2026 What is the personal allowance for 2026/27? The personal allowance is £12,570 for 2026/27. This is the amount of income
Treasury Coffers Swell from IHT Bills – Even Before Imminent Reforms Set In
Reforms to Inheritance Tax were arguably among the most contentious measures that Rachel Reeves announced during her Autumn Budget. We’ve seen farmers staging significant protests
Treasury Collects £10bn Extra in Business Taxes
Last updated: 16 October 2026 How much do UK businesses pay in tax? Official figures showed that companies paid £95.2 billion in business taxes in