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.

Labour will abandon its plan to raise income tax in the upcoming budget; Black Friday spending in the UK may reach £14 billion amid rising scam risks; and ticket-resale platform Viagogo has been hit with a £15 million tax demand.

In recent years, an increasing number of workers in the UK have chosen to take on part-time work to earn extra income – for example, delivering food in the evenings, selling handmade crafts online, freelancing, or helping friends with various tasks. Flexible side jobs have become an important way to cope with the rising cost of living and to pursue financial independence.

Rachel Reeves needs to put up taxes to cover £40bn deficit; HMRC could claw back VAT from private school advance fee schemes; Interest rate cut to lowest level in more than two years

The UK Chancellor is considering ending the pension 'triple lock' system and introducing charges for NHS treatments; over 24 local councils are pushing for a four-day workweek, with South Cambridgeshire District leading the way by making it permanent; UK MPs jointly call for the introduction of a 'wealth tax'.

In this article, we’ve compiled eight key personal tax reliefs and allowances still available, along with how to apply for them. These will help you manage your tax planning more effectively and protect your wealth. Save or bookmark this guide for future reference.

UK's pension triple lock to cost three times more; Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU; HMRC confirms new income tax change starts next April

HMRC's urgent warning to seven million UK households over tax rates; U-turn in UK Welfare Reform: Planned Fiscal Savings May Evaporate; The EU is considering imposing high tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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’.

As we move further into the digital age, many industries are gradually abandoning paper-heavy administrative processes in favour of streamlined, digital solutions. HMRC first introduced the concept of Making Tax Digital (MTD) in 2015, with the aim of phasing out paper-based tax returns and shifting to digital submissions via approved software — ushering in a system of real-time tax.

If you have a full-time job but enjoy making some extra money through second-hand selling platforms, you need to be aware of changes to income tax rules!

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.

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

Inflation Puts Pensions at Risk of "Shrinking" – 90% Tax on Inherited Pension Funds?

Following significant reforms to UK inheritance tax rules introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in what has been dubbed the largest tax-rai