Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK tax myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Few things win as much public approval as the notion of progressive tax changes. When the government is raising revenue, those with the broadest shoulders should bear the biggest burden. When there is a giveaway,
In some cases you could reclaim hundreds of pounds from HMRC 12:03, 18 Feb 2026Updated 12:52, 18 Feb 2026 Some jobs have higher allowances than others(Image: OGULCAN AKSOY via Getty Images) Thousands of employees throughout the UK could be owed cash back from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). If you wear a branded uniform, specialist
Tax havens are jurisdictions that impose little or no income tax, often offshore, allowing individuals or corporations to benefit without being residents or citizens. They are commonly viewed as economically stable with secure political systems, which adds to their appeal. Key Takeaways Tax haven countries impose high customs and import duties to generate revenue. Corporate
It’s less than two months until we enter a brand new financial year. Unfortunately that means, from gas and electricity to council tax, everyone’s monthly bills will be going up. Oh, happy days. The reassuring news is that you can start budgeting for those increases now, as London’s borough councils have revealed the exact percentage they’ll be
‘I booked an emergency plumber and cancelled minutes later but they’ve still charged me £270’ Every Tuesday, we answer a reader’s financial problem or consumer dispute – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s is… I had a plumbing emergency. I called Emergency Hero and made an appointment. A few minutes later, I then cancelled
The DVLA has issued a message to Brits The agency is urging drivers to establish a complimentary online “Driver and vehicles account”(Image: Drazen_ via Getty Images) Millions of drivers are being encouraged to verify their status as the DVLA intensifies its campaign for drivers to embrace digital services. The agency is urging drivers to establish
Thomas said although he had only been in post for a short time, the budget cycle “goes on pretty much from when the last budget was made”. “Since then my predecessor, other politicians and the Council of Ministers, officers all around government and beyond have been working on preparing a budget to keep public services
It says: “We want the government to introduce a new tax code for state pensioners, set at double the basic threshold. If this was implemented, pensioners would receive a higher tax-exempt limit, but wealthier pensioners would still pay tax.” In the petition, which can still be signed, supporters argue that a higher tax-free threshold for
The way millions of people file their taxes in the UK is changing. Yet despite being the biggest administrative change for three decades, nearly half of those affected are still completely unaware that it is happening. More than a decade after it was announced, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, the government’s flagship modernisation programme,
Motorists who fail to tax their vehicles could face penalties of up to £1,000 Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 12:56, 13 Feb 2026 The DVLA reminded people to make sure their car is taxed(Image: Getty) Drivers are being urged to carry out a crucial online task “now”. Failing to do so could result in a fine