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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.

Retirement Age Rises to 67. From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age is gradually increasing. This not only affects when individuals can retire, but it will also have a profound impact on income, employment, and overall life planning.

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.

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).

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.

More than 730,000 tax refunds remain unclaimed in the UK. The UK government is reportedly planning to issue “war bonds” to raise £17.6 billion for defense spending. Meanwhile, fast-fashion brand ASOS is seeking to recover £7 million in tariff costs paid in the United States.

Today we have summarised several of the most common AI scam formats that people are most likely to fall for, and we will teach you how to identify and prevent them.

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.

2.2 million retirees to pay tax on Winter Fuel Payments; HMRC clarifies MTD for Income Tax exemption criteria and timeline; UK economy grows by a stronger-than-expected 0.5%

UK visa fees have risen significantly; the EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches on April 10; the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into effect in May, and renting may become increasingly difficult.