UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
Almost 500 UK employers have been fined a total of £10.2 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW), with £6 million returned to 42,000 workers.
Many people start a business because they are good at what they do. A great designer sets up on their own. A skilled electrician goes self-employed.
If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to. When do you actually pay the tax?
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27.
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to publish an economic and fiscal forecast on 3 March 2026.
In a surprise move, the government announced a major change to the agricultural property relief (APR)
With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting to reflect on how the year unfolded in your business. Your expectations may have been exceeded in some areas.
With the festive season underway and household budgets feeling the pressure, it may be useful to know that if you are worried about paying your tax bill in one
The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms aimed at increasing apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people. While much of the announcement centres on tackling youth
The latest Budget was packed with policy announcements, but according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR),
If your business is based in England and Wales, you can now view the future rateable value of your property. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has completed
The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for owners of residential properties in England
The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay
The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax rates will increase from April 2026. The ordinary and upper rates of dividend tax will both rise by 2%.
Some self-employed taxpayers who filed their 2024/25 self-assessment tax return may have been incorrectly asked to pay class 2 national insurance contributions (NIC) on their SA302
After weeks of speculation about what Budget 2025 would contain, the Chancellor was unexpectedly upstaged when the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published their report
Legislation has been passed by Parliament that defines which properties are eligible for the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) business rates multipliers which come into force on 1 April 2026.

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