Avoid HMRC's Self-Assessment Deadline with Payment Plan
Struggling with your tax bill? HMRC says you may avoid the late January deadline by setting up an affordable payment plan. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to apply now.
Struggling with your tax bill? HMRC says you may avoid the late January deadline by setting up an affordable payment plan. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to apply now.
HMRC has confirmed it will reclaim Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners whose total income exceeds £35,000. Find out how the taxman will recover the money and who gets to keep it.
A record 2.06 million UK taxpayers will be hit by a 60% effective tax rate in 2026/27 due to frozen allowances. Discover the impact and strategies to mitigate the 'stealth tax'.
HMRC issues urgent warning to UK workers: you are responsible for checking your tax code, not your employer. Learn how to spot emergency codes and avoid overpaying.
A tech sector couple earning over £200k reveal how the UK's 62% marginal tax rate and loss of childcare support is forcing drastic financial decisions. Discover the 'brutal' reality of the £100k cliff-edge.
New HMRC rules implementing the EU's DAC7 directive are causing uproar. Millions selling online or renting property could face tax reporting burdens, with critics calling the rules 'farfetched' and an 'abomination'.
Frozen income tax thresholds have triggered over 1.3 million unexpected tax demands. Experts warn the number will exceed 2 million. Find out who is affected and what the government plans.
UK households face higher bills as 11 tax changes take effect in 2026, from alcohol duty to council tax hikes. Discover the key dates and costs.
Richborough unveils vision for 300 homes, a park, and sports facilities on green belt land near Knowle. Public consultation now open. Share your views.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns anyone earning over £12,570 to check their tax code immediately, as millions are wrong each year. Avoid overpaying or a shock bill.
Richborough proposes 300 homes, a community park, and a sports pitch on green belt land in Knowle, Solihull. A public consultation is now open for feedback.
Houldsworth Golf Club in Reddish, formed in 1910, fears being destroyed if Stockport Council's draft local plan to build 122 homes on its land proceeds. Members warn of a 'slow death' for the community hub.
Walsall Council reveals only 5,000 homes can be built on brownfield land, meeting just four years of housing targets. Green belt development is now deemed essential.
A public petition urges HMRC to raise the personal tax allowance to £15,597 and the higher-rate threshold to £62,379 to combat 'stealth tax' fiscal drag. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
HMRC says state pensioners should not include Winter Fuel Payment on current tax returns. Repayment required if income exceeds £35,000, but not until 2027. Get the full details.
Self-employed and small businesses face soaring tax bills as double-cab pick-ups are reclassified as cars. Find out how this HMRC rule change impacts you.
The government has expressed disappointment over delays to Solihull's crucial housing blueprint. The council must now navigate new planning rules and an 'advisory visit' to meet its target of 8,500 homes.
Lambeth Council plans huge cashless parking hikes, with diesel drivers facing up to £27/hour in Waterloo. The move, aimed at improving air quality, will start in February 2026.
HMRC announces a cut to the late payment interest rate for Self Assessment returns. Over 12 million face fines if they miss the January 31 deadline. Act now to avoid penalties.
Worcester City Council has refused plans for a detached two-bedroom house on Avon Road, citing overdevelopment and loss of character. Read the full details of the rejection.
Plans for a major industrial estate near the M5 are submitted for Wychavon, a new 10,000-home town near Worcester promising a car-free lifestyle. Public consultation is now open.
HMRC confirms state pensioners do not need to declare their 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on this year's tax return. Find out who is eligible and the key deadlines.
UK landlords earning over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax summaries from April under HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Learn key deadlines and expert advice to avoid confusion.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Government commissioners overseeing Birmingham City Council's financial recovery say they are not ready to depart, despite work on an 'assurance plan'. Progress noted, but major challenges remain.
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
HMRC has issued over 300,000 letters chasing tax bills of £100 or less, with critics calling the process a waste of time and money. Discover the impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Walsall Council leaders will be questioned on housing targets, green belt development, and securing funding for affordable homes. Meeting set for January 12, 2026.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.