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Why do I need specialist software? HMRC has stipulated that all returns must be filed digitally, using HMRC-approved software. Rob Thomson, head of tax at Affinia, explained: “Sole traders and landlords will firstly need to ensure they have registered with HMRC for income tax and then have software in place which allows a direct connection
The real test is to produce secure, affordable energy supply With the energy sufficiency problems and power cuts that Cyprus is currently facing, energy will be one of the defining issues for the next government. The challenge extends beyond individual projects. The real task is to develop and implement a coherent long-term strategy capable of
Brits should be aware of changes to pension inheritance tax (Image: Getty) Brits looking to retire could face an £87million tax bill after cashing in pension pots experts have warned. A minimum of £87.2million was paid in tax on the largest full pension withdrawals in just six months which is up over 20% year-on-year, new
2. Decide how much to give Once you’ve assessed your estate, it’ll be easier to work out how much you can realistically afford to give away early – if anything – and who you want to benefit. Charlotte Ransom, of wealth management firm Netwealth, said: “Before making any gift, take an honest assessment of what
Scottish investors paid more into their portfolios during the second quarter than in the first three months of 2026 despite ongoing market uncertainty, according to new data from Scottish Widows. Average portfolio contributions totalled £3892.18 between April and June, up from £1790.59 from January to March. And just under half (44%) of Scottish investors reported
Some self-assessment taxpayers could soon pay their tax bills monthly rather than in a lump sum under new government plans. Announced at the Autumn Budget 2025 and set to be introduced from April 2029, the proposed rules would require self-assessment taxpayers with an employment or private pension income to pay more of their tax liability
The Trump administration has admitted scrapping more than $7.5bn in federal grants for clean energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed Donald Trump in the 2024 election. US federal officials appeared to acknowledge in court documents last week that they had terminated the funding last October “based solely” on political criteria, targeting
Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) shares are tumbling 13% to $188 in Friday afternoon trading, dragging Bloom’s peers lower across the hydrogen and fuel-cell complex. FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) stock is off 9% to $21, while Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares are slipping 4% to $2.10. There isn’t a clean, company-specific catalyst behind the Bloom Energy stock move today.
New Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data suggests insurers reject almost three in 10 home insurance claims. It’s a little better for travel insurance customers, with claims accepted between 83% and 85.5% of the time (depending on the type of travel insurance owned). However, claims acceptance rates exceeded 90% for most of the insurance products covered