Taxes
Inheritance Tax When the Second Parent Dies: The £1m Rule
The second death is when IHT really gets calculated. How both parents' nil-rate bands combine to £1 million, with worked…
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Taxes
Autumn Budget 2026: Predictions, Likely Tax Rises and What to Expect
The Autumn Budget 2026 is expected in late October or November 2026, the first under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. With…
Savings & ISAs
Premium Bonds vs Savings 2026: Which Wins After Tax?
For most people, a competitive savings account beats Premium Bonds on expected return, because the average Premium Bond…
Benefits
PIP Rates and Eligibility 2026/27: Who Qualifies and How Much
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has two parts — daily living and mobility — each paid at a standard or enhanced…
Savings & ISAs
Cash ISA Limit Cut to £12,000 from April 2027: What It Means for You
From April 2027 the amount you can put into a cash ISA each year falls to £12,000 for those under 65, while the overall…
News
Claiming Tax Relief on Work Expenses: HMRC's Updated P87 Rules
HMRC has updated its P87 guidance and formal directions on what a job expenses claim must contain. Miss the employer…
Business Finance
Payrolling Benefits in Kind: What Changes from April 2027
HMRC has confirmed that company cars, fuel and medical benefits must be taxed through payroll from 6 April 2027, with…
News
HMRC Mileage Rate Rises to 55p a Mile, Backdated to 6 April 2026
The approved mileage rate for cars and vans rises from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, the…
News
MTD Sign-Up Service Down 10 to 13 July: Act Before the 7 August Deadline
HMRC is taking its Making Tax Digital sign-up services offline from 5pm on Friday 10 July until 9am on Monday 13 July…
News
£1.6 Billion in Child Trust Fund Unclaimed Savings: How to Find Yours
More than 750,000 young people have unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts worth £2,200 on average. A new government…
News
Kids Meals Tax Cut 2026: VAT Slashed to 5% on Children's Meals and Days Out
The Great British Summer Savings scheme went live on 25 June 2026, cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on children's restaurant…
News
Government Launches Consultation on New First Time Buyer ISA
The UK government launched a consultation on 23 June 2026 on a new First Time Buyer ISA designed to replace the Lifetime…
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