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If you are UK tax resident with a bank account, property or investments back home, HMRC may already hold information about them through CRS. We explain what an HMRC nudge letter really means, which foreign income is most often overlooked, what changed on 6 April 2025 under the FIG regime, and what to do before you reply.

If you sell on Etsy, eBay, Airbnb or TikTok Shop, HMRC most likely already has a record of your income - platforms have reported it since January 2024. We explain the £1,000 trading allowance, what Making Tax Digital means for you, and why the rise to £3,000 is not the tax break it is reported to be.

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?

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

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

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.

Amazon Pays £1.3 Billion in UK Business Taxes; Treasury Delays ISA Tax Reform Details; Companies House Warns Directors to Beware of Fake Invoice Scams

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).

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.

UK tax authority HMRC has fined 582,000 individuals for overdue VAT payments; the US will impose "high tariffs" on the UK if it does not repeal the Digital Services Tax; the UK launches a trust fund cleanup initiative, with hundreds of thousands of young people potentially eligible to claim over £2,000 in savings.

In its Autumn 2025 Budget, the government announced a series of important reforms to the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. For the United Kingdom, this technological revolution is bringing more than just efficiency and opportunity; it is triggering a significant seismic shift in employment.

Whether you are an employee navigating the UK job market, an established business owner, or an aspiring entrepreneur, a thorough understanding of the workplace pension system is an indispensable part of long-term career planning and corporate management.

The UK’s minimum wage has increased by 4.1%; the King’s Speech is scheduled for May 13; households across the UK will face more than £200 in additional costs this April.