Solar panel owners warned over £100 HMRC fine
Over 54,000 UK households risk a £100 fine for missing the 31 Jan tax return deadline on solar income. Check your SEG payments and side hustle earnings now to avoid penalties.
Over 54,000 UK households risk a £100 fine for missing the 31 Jan tax return deadline on solar income. Check your SEG payments and side hustle earnings now to avoid penalties.
Pub giants Mitchells & Butlers and Fuller's report exceptionally strong Christmas trading, shrugging off consumer spending fears. Sales soared over the festive period. Read the full analysis.
Luxury brand Mulberry reports strong 11% festive sales growth, led by Europe. CEO says 'Back to the Mulberry Spirit' strategy shows early signs of success. Read the full analysis.
BP anticipates up to $5bn in impairments and reveals poor Q4 trading, mirroring rival Shell's struggles. Net debt fell, but shares dipped 1%. Read the full analysis.
Hobbycraft reports strong Christmas trading with a 6.3% revenue rise, boosted by the 'Tom Daley effect' and a surge in crochet and knitting. Discover the key trends driving growth.
HMRC sent 1.3 million tax demands last year as the frozen £12,570 personal allowance drags more into the tax net. Discover the impact on pensioners and savers.
Personal finance experts reveal how UK households can combine allowances to earn up to £18,570 tax-free. Learn how the starting savings rate works for lower earners.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase for PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance from April. Millions of claimants will receive higher payments and notification letters. Keep your letter safe as proof of entitlement.
Eligible UK couples can claim up to £5,040 extra tax-free allowance via HMRC's Marriage Allowance. Learn how to transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance and cut your joint tax bill.
A Department for Work and Pensions manager from Anglesey has been sentenced for running a fraudulent tobacco operation. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
Nationwide Building Society confirms it must report customer details to HMRC over its £100 Fairer Share Payment, classified as interest for tax. Find out what it means for you.
Coventry Building Society urges savers to act as the ISA tax-free allowance is confirmed to fall from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Experts advise on protecting savings now.
A legitimate HMRC rule allows married couples to transfer part of their Personal Allowance, potentially boosting one partner's tax-free limit to £13,830 and saving up to £1,258. Act before the April 5 deadline.
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
Experts warn of 'unnecessary tax' as the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000 in 2027. Learn how to protect your savings and maximise your personal savings allowance.
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.
HMRC urges Brits starting side hustles in 2026 to check tax rules. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and £6,000 capital gains threshold to avoid penalties.
HMRC warns UK crafters and side-hustlers to declare income over £1,000. Learn the rules for the 2024-25 tax year and avoid penalties. Register for self-assessment now.
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
Millions face higher tax bills as Labour cuts Cash ISA allowance to £12,000, freezes savings allowance & hikes rates. See how it impacts you.
Over 700,000 DLA, PIP, Attendance and Carer's Allowance awards have been successfully transferred from DWP to Social Security Scotland. Find out what this means for claimants.
Thousands face reduced pay as HMRC uses 'K' tax codes to claw back debts via PAYE. Experts explain the 'minus allowance' and what to do if you're affected.
A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Millions face a tax bill after the cash ISA allowance was cut from £20,000 to £12,000. Analysis reveals higher-rate taxpayers could lose £1,216. Explore tax-free alternatives now.
UK households face higher tax on savings interest from 2027. Learn how the personal savings allowance and new ISA caps will affect your money. Act now to protect your savings.
HMRC urges eligible married couples and civil partners to claim Marriage Tax Allowance, worth up to £1,258. See if you qualify for this valuable tax break.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, casting uncertainty over its 49 sites and 2,000 staff.
HMRC increases the effective Personal Allowance to £13,830 for qualifying couples via the Marriage Allowance. Learn how to claim and potentially backdate your claim for four years.