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On 23 June 2026 the UK government published Tax Update 2026. Two dates are now fixed - mandatory e-invoicing from 2029 and in-year Self Assessment payments from April 2029 - alongside open consultations on VAT and PAYE Direct Debit and online marketplace VAT liability. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and how to prepare.

Not every HMRC letter means trouble. We explain the five most common types of HMRC correspondence - nudge letters, compliance checks, tax calculations, penalty notices and notices to file - what each one actually means, and the steps to take before the deadline passes.

Nearly £473,000 in disputed tax to answer one single question: is a marshmallow considered confectionery?

Rising tax burdens in the UK exacerbate fiscal pressures; UK to miss out on £600m a year after allowing US exemption from landmark tax deal; Scottish mansion tax will double council tax for £2m homes

For investors holding residential rental properties, there is a crucial requirement that is easily overlooked but highly likely to trigger penalties: the 60-day Capital Gains Tax reporting rule.

The UK experienced its hottest June on record; HMRC published the names of more than 150 businesses and individuals found to have deliberately evaded taxes; and council tax arrears in England reached a record high.

Recently, the government published a new consultation document planning to introduce stricter information reporting requirements for 'close companies' to strengthen tax oversight, reduce tax loss, and narrow the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) tax gap.

UK pulls forward plan to close small parcel import tax loophole; VAT and PAYE payments will have to be made by direct debit; Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

Since the start of the new financial year in April 2026, what should have been a 'reboot' for the economy and public finances has instead evolved into a silent but widespread upward trend in the tax burden.

Reform UK has pledged to raise the VAT registration threshold to £150,000; calls are mounting to double the tax-free allowance for pensioners; and more than 1.5 million people have been drawn into legal proceedings over unpaid Council Tax

While rents across the country continue to rise, changing tax policies and increasing costs have made it harder for landlords to translate high turnover into high profit. Furthermore, the end of fixed-term tenancies and the abolition of 'no-fault evictions' have added layers of complexity to the sector.

HMRC has uncovered a TikTok-based "easy tax refund" scam; company car fuel reimbursement rates have seen their largest increase in nearly a year; and Amazon has officially expanded into the UK's rapid grocery delivery market with same-day fresh food delivery services

From April 2028, pure Electric Vehicles owners will be subject to a road charge of 3 pence per mile, while PHEV drivers will pay 1.5 pence per mile, with this rate increasing annually in line with inflation.

Rregardless of whether an individual is a UK tax resident, or whether their primary employer is based outside the UK, any remuneration related to duties performed in the UK -including salary, benefits, and equity incentives - may be subject to UK Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).

UK monthly tax revenue reaches £87.3 billion; savers are being wrongly overcharged thousands of pounds due to HMRC system errors; UK April inflation falls to 2.8%, but is expected to rise again in the coming months.

Inheritance tax (IHT) is quietly becoming an important source of government revenue growth. What is truly worth noting is that an increasing number of ordinary families who are not usually considered 'wealthy' are being brought into the tax scope.

The UK Prime Minister is facing growing pressure to resign, as the country may be entering an era of higher taxation. The government is planning to introduce a “tourist tax,” which could add extra charges for stays in hotels, holiday rentals, and similar accommodation. At the same time, nearly half of Britons support an AI tax, with some proposals even sparking debate over whether a “minimum wage for robots” should be introduced.

Today, we summarise five tax and regulatory changes affecting landlords in 2026, alongside their practical implications and our advice on how to respond.

Rising UK tax burdens dampen overseas landlords’ enthusiasm for investment; A first for the country: Amazon launches drone delivery service in the UK; Britain’s annual tax revenue nears £1 trillion for the first time, setting a historic record.

Here are five ways to help you plan smarter in 2026 and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.