It’s a sad fact of life that scammers love to take advantage of vulnerable people, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Making yourself and your loved ones aware of the tactics used by criminals is the first step to staying safe. Consumer champions Which? have helpfully put together a guide to […]
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New energy bills support will give businesses a boost when it is introduced later this year. A new energy scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector has been confirmed ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new plan will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a […]
New legislation from HMRC that changes the way repayment agents are paid will better safeguard taxpayers and improve standards in the sector. The way taxpayers who use a repayment agent can receive overpaid tax will be adjusted to protect them and raise standards among repayment agents. Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent […]
Millions of families will be starting the new year with the welcome news they will be receiving cost-of-living support. The lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with rising costs across energy and food bills. The new cost-of-living support will be paid from spring, following […]
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made his new year pledges, including halving inflation and growing the economy. He listed his five immediate priorities when he gave his first speech of 2023, asking the public to judge him on the results. Not surprisingly, critics are, however, suggesting that the PM’s pledges are a little vague – […]
Looking to get on the property ladder this year? A government support scheme has been extended until the end of the year, The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, which has already helped 24,000 first-time buyers, will now run an extra 12 months, giving you more time to take advantage. The scheme, which was launched in April 2021, […]
If you’re self-employed and have been worried about the approaching 2024 deadline for transitioning to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), you can relax. The Government has made the decision to phase in the mandatory use of software from April 2026, two whole years after the original date. Victoria Atkins, Financial […]
Time is running out to claim the super-deduction offering 130% first-year tax relief. The deduction is available to companies until March 2023. The super-deduction was designed to help incorporated businesses finance expansion after the coronavirus pandemic and to help drive growth. The super-deduction tax break was introduced on 1 April 2021 and allows businesses to […]
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, recently hosted a meeting at 11 Downing Street to discuss what help may be available to support homeowners who encounter problems paying their mortgage. The meeting was attended by leaders of the UK’s major mortgage lenders, the Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Martin Lewis of Money Saving Expert. […]