Could you claim Pension Credits?
Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were...
Update on High Income Child Benefit Charge
Changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) came into effect on 6 April 2024. The income threshold at...
Do you have a personal tax account?
HMRC’s Personal Tax Accounts (PTAs) serve as an online tool that enables taxpayers to view and update their information in...
Effects of the US presidential election
The American presidential election may have significant effects on the United Kingdom, impacting various aspects of the relationship between the...
Further drop in interest rates
Interest rates are a powerful lever in our economy. Increase rates and economic activity tends to slow down, and vice...
Rachel Reeves announcements since the election
Since Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in May 2024, she has made several significant announcements aimed at...
Private pension contributions
Tax relief on private pension scheme contributions is a significant incentive in the UK, encouraging individuals to save for retirement....
DWP reforms
Liz Kendall recently set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle the “most urgent...
Opportunity knocks for holiday lets owners
From April 2025, the present tax breaks enjoyed by owners of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) will cease and FHL income...
What is the position now re private school fees
The following notes are copied from draft legislation published by HMRC, to be included in the Finance Bill 2024-25. As...