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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New HMRC customers can access digital services using GOV.UK One Login; Significant regional differences in UK income tax; Amazon pays £1 billion to the UK tax authorities

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.

The UK tax system has mistakenly overcharged more than six million people by £3.5 billion; “side hustle scams” have cost bank customers over £95,000; and the economy grew by 0.3% in November.

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.