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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.

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.

Statutory sick pay will be paid from the first day; February inflation remained steady at 3%; the UK plans to introduce a 60-day payment cap for large companies starting in 2027.

Why is it that while the UK has 156 billionaires, only 100 people paid more than £11 million in tax? Why are some individuals with a net worth exceeding £10 billion completely absent from the list?

Meningitis outbreak has already claimed 2 lives; the UK government rolls out a £1 billion program to tackle youth unemployment; taxpayers urged to register for Making Tax Digital (MTD).

The UK tax authority may grant tax exemptions to British nationals returning from the Middle East due to regional conflict; Chinese retail giant JD.com has entered the UK market with its new Joybuy platform; and 1.3 million taxpayers in the UK have been charged £137 million in late payment interest for overdue taxes.

Some Britons living in Dubai are reluctant to return to the UK amid concerns about regaining UK tax residency. At the same time, the government plans to raise the English language requirement for permanent settlement to A-Level standard from 2027. Meanwhile, HMRC has stepped up enforcement on large companies, recovering nearly £16 billion in unpaid taxes over the past three years.

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.