Crackdown on energy profiteering
The government has announced a package of measures designed to tackle unfair price increases and strengthen the United Kingdom’s long term energy security. The Chancellor has set
Action to reduce cost of living pressures
The Chancellor has set out a package of measures aimed at reducing cost of living pressures for households and at the same time strengthening the UK’s longer-term economic
Tax-free and taxable State Benefits
While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most
Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase of around 300,000 compared with the previous year. The announcement also
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, presented to Parliament 3 March 2026, was packed with political content that has no real impact for UK taxpayers, business owners or employees.
Sign up for online services
HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an HMRC online account, you can send information such as
The rise of the silver economy
The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK and across much of the developed world, people are
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is the final Budget before the Holyrood
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue and capital spending plans, including detailed portfolio
Protecting your online passwords
With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC services, password security has never been more important. A weak or reused password can