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

Recently, the government published a new consultation document planning to introduce stricter information reporting requirements for 'close companies' to strengthen tax oversight, reduce tax loss, and narrow the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) tax gap.

UK pulls forward plan to close small parcel import tax loophole; VAT and PAYE payments will have to be made by direct debit; Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

Since the start of the new financial year in April 2026, what should have been a 'reboot' for the economy and public finances has instead evolved into a silent but widespread upward trend in the tax burden.

From April 2028, pure Electric Vehicles owners will be subject to a road charge of 3 pence per mile, while PHEV drivers will pay 1.5 pence per mile, with this rate increasing annually in line with inflation.

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.

Here are five ways to help you plan smarter in 2026 and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.

In its Autumn 2025 Budget, the government announced a series of important reforms to the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme.

Back in December 2025, the government announced an increase in the inheritance tax tax-free allowance for Business Property Relief (BPR) from the original £1 million to £250,000.

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?

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.

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.