Category: General


  • More in line for savings boost

    From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save up to £50/month and get a 50% bonus – up to £1,200 over 4 years. A simple way to build your savings. The eligibility rules for the Help to Save scheme were

  • Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

    Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes to refunds online. Quick, secure, and all in one place. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time. Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is a simple and secure

  • Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

    From April 2025, holiday lets lose their special tax treatment. Landlords must prepare for new Income, Capital Gains, and Corporation Tax rules. Here’s what’s changing. The repeal of the Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) regime, a long-standing

  • Frozen tax allowances and fiscal drag

    Tax thresholds frozen till 2028? That’s fiscal drag in action – more tax paid without rate rises. It’s a stealthy revenue boost for HM Treasury, projected to bring in £38bn a year by 2029. Inflation and pay rises make it worse. The freezing of tax

  • HMRC interest rate increases

    HMRC has announced that interest rates for late payments will increase by 1.5% for all taxes starting 6 April 2025. This change, which was first announced at Autumn Budget 2024, will raise the late payment interest from the current base rate plus

  • Applying for student loans

    Student Loans help cover the cost of university or college in the UK. Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or heading into postgrad study, here’s what you need to know about applying for 2025-26 funding—even if your plans aren’t final

  • Cut in interest rates

    Cut in interest rates

    The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The two remaining members voted to reduce the rate further to 4.25%. This was the third interest

  • How to Stop Future Payments on Your Debit or Credit Card

    Stopping future payments from being made on your debit or credit card is crucial for avoiding unwanted charges and managing your finances effectively. Here’s how you can do it: The first step is to contact the company taking the payments. Request

  • Understanding the UK’s Bank Deposit Guarantee Scheme

    The UK government offers a robust safety net for savers through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This scheme is designed to protect individuals, small businesses, and charities if a bank, building society, or credit union fails,

  • Google to Tackle Fake Reviews Following CMA Investigation

    In a significant move to enhance trust in online reviews, Google has agreed to implement substantial changes to combat fake reviews, following an investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This initiative aims to ensure