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26 Jun 25

Use HMRC app and be job-ready this summer

Starting work this summer? Download the free HMRC app to get your NI number, check your tax code and stay on the right pay. Young people finishing exams and entering the job

26 Jun 25

Accounting on a cash basis

From April 2024, the cash basis is the default method for sole traders and most partnerships when preparing Self-Assessment returns. Designed to simplify tax reporting, the cash

26 Jun 25

Check your State Pension forecast online

Get a clear view of your future pension. Use the enhanced online service to check, boost, or track your State Pension entitlement. The enhanced Check Your State Pension forecast

26 Jun 25

Tax gap estimated at 5.3% for 2023-24

HMRC missed out on £46.8bn in tax last year. Small businesses and Corporation Tax make up the biggest share of the shortfall. The tax gap for the 2023-24 tax year has been

26 Jun 25

Claiming for uniforms, work clothing and tools

Buying tools or clothing for your job? You could claim tax relief. Check if you qualify and how to get your money back. If you have spent your own money on items essential for your

24 Jun 25

Pivotal role of the union Certification Officer in addressing complaints

A recent tribunal clarified the procedural powers of the Certification Officer (CO), ruling that applications from trade union members cannot be refused simply because they are

23 Jun 25

Winter Fuel Payments reinstated

The government has announced the reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in England and Wales for winter 2025-26, reversing the previous year's cuts. Around nine

23 Jun 25

Redress for Post Office Capture victims

In a significant update, the UK government has unveiled a new compensation scheme targeting individuals affected by the earlier “Capture” software, used in over 2,000

19 Jun 25

Tax rules for savings interest

You could earn up to £18,570 in tax-free savings interest in 2025-26, thanks to the personal allowance, starting rate for savings, and the Personal Savings Allowance. If your

19 Jun 25

When do the higher rates of Income Tax apply

Once your income passes £100,000, your tax-free allowance starts to shrink. Between £100,000 and £125,140, the effective tax rate climbs to 60%, but smart planning can help. If