Data from Google Trends shows interest in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax recently reached its highest level ever recorded, with searches jumping more than 600% in just two months. The spike comes ahead of a key deadline from HM Revenue and Customs. From 6 April 2026, self-employed workers and landlords earning more than £50,000
Searches for a major tax change have surged across the UK as freelancers and landlords scramble to understand new rules coming into force in weeks. Data from Google Trends shows interest in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax recently reached its highest level ever recorded, with searches jumping more than 600% in just two months.
If you work for yourself, run a small business, or rent out a property, the way you manage your income tax is about to change. From April 2026, the traditional once-a-year self-assessment will be replaced by Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. Under the new rules, you’ll be required to keep digital records, submit
This affects some people earning over a certain amount Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Rory Poulter 05:15, 05 Mar 2026 From 6 April 2026, those eligible will need to use recognised software(Image: Nico De Pasquale Photography via Getty Images) Self-employed Brits and landlords earning above £50,000 from self-employment and property are being advised
The Chancellor has delivered her 2026 Spring Forecast this week – the government’s new name for the traditional Spring Statement. Rachel Reeves made it clear this was an update on the economy and public finances, rather than announcing new policies. She made a statement in Parliament in response to an Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill. Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill.(Image: PA) New Council Tax bills for 2026/27 are due to arrive this month with most local authorities across Scotland expected to
Growing evidence is suggesting pensioners with larger defined contribution pension pots are starting to run them down much faster – or use them up in full – in a bid to reduce potential inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities. From April 2027, unspent defined contribution pension pots will be added to the value of the estate when
As the government’s official forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), flags, there are other risks this year – pressures on defence and health spending, for example. The OBR is paid to be cautious. But it means that, come the autumn Budget, there could still be a need for tax or spending changes – if
The Spring Statement is not a big event like the Budget – but it can influence future tax and spending decisions 13:10, 03 Mar 2026Updated 13:20, 03 Mar 2026 The Spring Statement took place today(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement to Parliament where she insisted Labour has the “right economic plan
The personal tax thresholds are currently frozen until the end of the 2030/31 financial year – but did the Chancellor announce any changes to this today? Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaving to deliver her Spring Statement(Image: PA) Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement in the House of Commons this afternoon – but did she announce