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Employees who lose a close relative, and women and partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, will gain a legal right to time off work from April 2027, the government confirmed on 22 September. Ministers will introduce a new statutory right to bereavement leave for employees who lose a spouse or partner, a parent, […]
The 2025 UK Budget delivered one of the most wide-ranging sets of changes in recent years, affecting everything from wages and pensions to tax thresholds, savings rules and electric vehicle incentives. Whether you’re a worker, saver, parent or employer, these updates will shape your financial picture over the coming years. National Minimum Wage Increases Millions […]
Read articleDouble cab pickups, commonly known as DCPUs, are versatile vehicles featuring two rows of seats and four doors, allowing them to carry multiple passengers while providing a spacious loading area at the back such as the Ford Ranger. For years, DCPUs have enjoyed favourable tax treatment, as they’ve been classified as vans rather than cars. […]
Read articleNo sooner had we discussed the potential for tax rises to be included in the Chancellors’ Budget on the 26 November, it now seems that the Government may have had a change of heart. It was never going to be the most popular choice, given it would lead to a renege on the Governments’ manifesto […]
Read articleHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed that over 5.6 million people have used the HMRC app since 6 April 2025 – and it’s proving the perfect conversation starter for money matters across generations. This year’s theme, ‘start the conversation’, couldn’t be more timely. Whether its grandparents explaining National Insurance to teenage grandchildren, parents checking Child Benefit eligibility, or siblings […]
Read articleAs the chill of autumn sets in, so does the anticipation for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first major Budget on November 26. Whispers from Westminster suggest a stealthy tax tweak that could quietly reshape how millions save for retirement: a £2,000 annual cap on salary sacrifice contributions to pensions. If confirmed, this move would claw back […]
Read articleIn her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has set her sights on reviving the UK’s economic growth with a bold proposal to reshape the country’s pensions market. Reeves unveiled plans to create “pension megafunds” aimed at unlocking up to £80 billion of investment for businesses and infrastructure projects across the UK. The […]
Read articleHouse of Lords Stands Firm on Employment Rights Bill as Unfair Dismissal Debate Intensifies The government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill has hit another roadblock, as the House of Lords stood firm on key amendments rejected by MPs reigniting the debate over the future of unfair dismissal rights and wider workplace protections. Peers reaffirmed their position […]
Read articleIn a significant boost for recent graduates and long-term borrowers, the UK’s Student Loans Company (SLC) has processed refunds totalling £175.2 million for over 721,100 individuals in the 2024/25 tax year. This marks a sharp rise from the previous year’s £61.1 million disbursed to 216,300 customers, highlighting persistent challenges in the Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) […]
Read articleThe Government launches Consultations on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave and trade union reforms. The consultations are seeking views on how to shape reforms on proposals put forward to develop employment rights further for workers. Enhancing dismissal protections for pregnant women and new […]
Read articleAs part of the Autumn Budget 2024 information, the government have confirmed that from April 2026, it will be mandatory to payroll all benefits in kind except for: Payrolling for these two benefits will be introduced on a voluntary basis, also from April 2026, and the government will set out the next steps on when […]
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