Savings

London Underground fares are set to rise, with increases of up to 7.1%. The UK will introduce a new ISA savings account exclusively for first-time buyers, and the small employers’ relief rate for statutory payments will also be increased.

Can an individual be both an employed member of staff and a self-employed person? And if so, will there be conflicts regarding tax returns, National Insurance, and pension contributions?

HMRC has recently sent official letters to more than 200,000 taxpayers, warning them that they will soon be affected by a major tax reform – Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD).

Public consultation on the UK’s proposed 10-year route to permanent residency closes this week; household bills—from water charges to council tax—are set to rise from April 2026; Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

In the latest Autumn Budget, a £2,000 annual cap was set on the National Insurance (NI) exemption for pension contributions made via salary sacrifice.

UK high-income earners consider cutting their salaries by 25% to reduce tax; HMRC tightens scrutiny of “speculative” stamp duty refund claims; pubs in England to receive a 15% business rates relief.

To help business owners plan more effectively for 2026, we have compiled the 2026 UK Corporate Compliance Calendar which includes a list of key dates for the year.

In Brighton, independent shops have never been just places to trade; they are the glue of the community, carriers of culture, and experiences found ‘only in Brighton’.

The UK has abandoned plans to make digital identity mandatory; China’s annual trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion for the first time; and nearly 340,000 people have paid their Self Assessment tax bills via the HMRC app

According to changes announced by the Labour Party in the Autumn Budget, starting from 2029, salary sacrifice pension contributions exceeding £2,000 will begin to attract National Insurance, completely changing the structure of this benefit system.

HMRC hits 300,000 taxpayers with ‘trivial’ bills

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced that it will increase relevant fees for patents, trademarks, and designs from 1 April 2026.

Facing the silent inflation on their bills, British Christmas shopping has long evolved into a survival strategy game blending data analysis, regional wisdom, and a touch of humour.

Boxing Day promotions in the UK are regaining momentum and are expected to generate £3.8 billion in sales for retailers; Uber and Lyft have announced plans to pilot Chinese autonomous taxis in the UK in 2026; UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced the date of the Spring Budget.

HMRC reports receiving more than 135,000 reports of tax-related fraud; the Bank of England cuts the interest rate to 3.75%; an overview of widespread rail closures and service adjustments in London during the Christmas and New Year period.

For e-commerce sellers, HMRC's audit actions can be particular random, particularly regarding VAT audits. Sometimes, due to misunderstandings or unintentional oversight, you might face an audit even if you have declared on time.

HMRC is seeking to recover taxes from 14,000 households amid a dispute over the “seven-year gift rule”; fares across the London Underground network are set to increase by 5.8% in 2026; and the UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October.

Today, we have summarised the six major red flags that are most likely to trigger an HMRC tax investigation for both business owners and individual taxpayers.

The UK plans to abolish the tax exemption for low-value parcels by March 2029; the income-tax threshold freeze is pushing millions into higher tax bands, increasing the burden on working households; and net migration has fallen sharply as work and study visa arrivals decline significantly.

We have summarised several effective tax planning methods to help small and medium-sized enterprises legally and efficiently reduce their corporation tax burden and improve financial performance.