🔴 PENSION UPDATE Last Updated: 14 February 2026 at 10:25 GMT HMRC has corrected a 9-year state pension forecast error affecting around 800,000 people, mainly those who were contracted out of the Additional State Pension. You have until 5 April 2029 to fill certain National Insurance gaps that could increase your retirement income. Check your […]
🚧 LIVE M25 CLOSURE UPDATE Last Updated: 14 February 2026 Location: M25 Junction 10 (Wisley Interchange), Surrey Type: Overnight slip road closures (9pm – 6am) Diversion: Via A3 northbound towards Painshill Status: Active as part of the £317m interchange upgrade Location: M25 Junction 3 (Swanley), Kent Type: Carriageway and slip road closures Diversion: Via […]
Have you just realised you’ve missed the tax return deadline UK and now you’re unsure what happens next? It’s a situation many people across the UK find themselves in each year. Whether you’re self-employed, a landlord, or someone with additional untaxed income, missing a Self Assessment deadline can feel stressful. The reassuring part is this: […]
🔵 OFFICIAL PAY UPDATE Last Updated: February 13, 2026 The UK Government has officially confirmed that the NHS pay rise 2026 will be set at 3.3%, effective from April 2026. The increase applies to staff covered under the Agenda for Change contract framework across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The uplift is consolidated into base […]
As of November 2025, the Tesco Evri partnership ends update has officially taken effect. Customers can no longer drop off or collect Evri parcels at Tesco Express stores. The courier’s new primary supermarket partner is now Asda. If shoppers are wondering what to do next, the solution is simple: use the Evri ParcelShop Finder or […]
In a year shaped by continued cost-of-living pressure and regulatory updates, the London Living Wage 2026 has been confirmed at £14.80 per hour. For businesses operating in Greater London, this is more than a headline announcement. It represents a decision point: whether to align with the voluntary London rate, how to budget for it, and […]
In 2026, tax compliance in the UK is entering a new, digitally‑driven era. With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment soon becoming mandatory for many, and with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) actively targeting incorrect business expense claims, business owners face heightened scrutiny over how they classify and report costs. In a […]
In 2026, UK business owners face one of the most consequential tax changes in recent years. Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) a key incentive for entrepreneurs selling their businesses or shares is scheduled to see its capital gains tax (CGT) rate rise from 14% to 18% on 6 April 2026. This change may seem subtle, […]
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been one of the most discussed shifts in UK transport policy over the past decade. As the UK Government pursues its legally binding Net Zero 2050 ambition and implements the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, many expected British motorists to embrace EVs rapidly. Yet, despite clear environmental imperatives […]
In recent years, the UK’s traditional high street banks have seen an extraordinary shift in where customers choose to keep their money. Between 2019 and 2024, high street lenders such as NatWest, Barclays, Lloyds and others lost roughly £100 billion in customer deposits a dramatic sign that UK savers are reassessing the value they receive from […]
