Savings

Millions of people will receive a £150 energy bill discount; the Chancellor is considering easing inheritance tax reforms to curb capital outflows; the Bank of England keeps the base interest rate at 4.25%.

Under the new policy, the UK government has scrapped the remittance basis for non-domiciled individuals—previously allowing up to 15 years without paying UK tax on foreign income. It has now been replaced by a new residence-based system for foreign income and gains (Foreign Income and Gains, or FIG). The sweeping reforms targets 34 different benefits, from disability allowances to chronic illness support.

The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, with further tax hikes and spending cuts likely; council tax is expected to increase by 5% annually; the UK unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in four years.

Did you know? Nearly half of retirees to be hit by Inheritance Tax bill. According to data analysis, approximately 46% of individuals aged 85 to 89 receive a State Pension that exceeds the £12,570 tax-free personal allowance, meaning they must pay income tax on their pension income. For retirees aged 90 and above, this figure stands at 45%. Among those under 85, around 22% are also taxed on their State Pension income — effectively subject to a so-called ‘retirement tax’.

Between the 1970s and 1980s, around 5,000 haemophiliacs and other blood disorder patients in the UK were infected with HIV or hepatitis viruses after receiving contaminated blood products from the NHS. Nearly 3,000 died as a result. Under current UK inheritance tax laws, only the first direct heir is exempt. Any subsequent inheritance of that scandal compensation is subject to up to 40% tax.

100,000 HMRC accounts hit as scammers steal £47m in phishing attack; Winter fuel payments to be reinstated this year; First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years

Prime Minister says government 'will look at' scrapping two-child benefits limit; Labour plots ‘family bathtime tax’ on water bills; Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'.

On 18 March 2025, the UK welfare system reached a turning point. Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, firmly announced in Parliament a ‘surgical’ reform of the social security system, aiming to strip £5 billion annually from public welfare spending. The sweeping reforms targets 34 different benefits, from disability allowances to chronic illness support.

Tax rise warning after higher-than-expected UK borrowing. Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on iPhones. HMRC issues 'minimum tax bill' of nearly £100,000 UK homes.

UK Rich List sees biggest drop in 37 years! 10% of Britons save no money! New 10-year permanent residency policy may affect current visas!

The Prime Minister proposes stricter immigration rules with English Tests and Delayed Settlement. UK and US announce trade deal. Interest rate cut to 4.25% by Bank of England.

Changes to Employee Benefits and Key New Regulations for Businesses and Individuals. Whether you're self-employed or run a limited company, the 2025/26 tax year brings several important changes—impacting Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), minimum wage rates, company size thresholds, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), among others.

Did you know that although singles might save on Valentine’s Day gifts, they end up spending at least a few thousand pounds more than couples every year on their daily living expenses. And that’s far more than the cost of any Valentine’s gift!

With the new financial year, a series of tax increases announced in last autumn’s budget came into effect. These changes impact not only income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax but also pension reforms, national insurance adjustments, and taxation on high earners and new UK residents’ global income.

On the 26th March 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the highly anticipated Spring Budget statement.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Paid £54,718 in Tax Last Year. Inflation continues to fall, more interest rate cuts are expected this year. Number of payrolled workers in UK fell by 78,000 ahead of budget tax rise

We have previously shared a lot of information about property purchase, rental, and sale taxes in the UK, and we have received many enquiries from both UK-based and overseas landlords. Claiming Tax Relief for Property Repairs – How Does It Work?

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HMRC halts phone and webchat self-assessment refunds. Super-rich flee London: the loss of millionaires second only to Moscow. HMRC halts phone and webchat self-assessment refunds.

Labour plans to implement a 2% wealth tax to generate additional billions of pounds in revenue.