The hidden savings tax trap and why changes to ISAs make it harder to put money away - June 2026

Do you know what your Personal Savings Allowance is? While most taxpayers in the UK will know the thresholds for …

Salary sacrifice cap and the squeezed middle - June 2026

The £2,000 cap on National Insurance (NI) free salary sacrifice pension contributions was sold as a tax on high earners …

Government summer savings spree adds complexity to VAT for hospitality and tourism - June 2026

When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary cut in VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions …

Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax - June 2026

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds. …

HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances - June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC’s approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the …

Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years - June 2026

Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK …

Up to two fifths of employers may withdraw salary sacrifice pensions - May 2026

Employers are facing growing uncertainty over the future of salary sacrifice pension schemes following the Government’s decision to introduce a …

Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion - May 2026

Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s …