Making Tax Digital 2026: Who Must Sign Up, What It Costs and How to Get Ready
Making Tax Digital is mandatory from April 2026 for the self-employed. Learn who must sign up, what it costs and how to prepare in our UK guide.
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Credit Builder Cards UK: How They Work, Who Should Get One and How to Use Them
Example scenario A person with a thin or damaged credit file should check their credit report, use soft-search eligibility tools where available, keep borrowing low, and set up repayments they can afford. Score changes are not guaranteed and depend on the whole credit file. Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance…
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Tax on Savings Interest UK: How Much You Can Earn Tax-Free in 2026
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Budgeting and Money Tips Quick Answer GOV.UK says the Personal Savings Allowance is up to £1,000 for basic-rate taxpayers, £500 for higher-rate taxpayers and £0 for additional-rate taxpayers. Some people may also qualify for the starting rate for savings of up…
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Working From Home Tax Allowance Scrapped 2026: What It Means and What You Can Still Claim
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Budgeting and Money Tips Quick Answer For 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027, GOV.UK says employees cannot claim tax relief for working from home. You may still be able to check the previous four tax years if you were eligible…
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Universal Credit April 2026: New Rates, the 6.1% Rise and What Changes for You
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Benefits and Tax Credits Quick Answer DWP’s 2026/27 rates list Universal Credit standard allowances as £338.58 for single under 25, £424.90 for single 25 or over, £528.34 for joint claimants both under 25 and £666.97 where one or both are 25…
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Conveyancing Fees Explained: Full Cost Breakdown for Buying and Selling in 2026
Last updated: 27 April 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Mortgages and Property Quick Answer Residential conveyancing fees in the UK typically cost £1,500 to £3,000 when buying and £500 to £1,000 when selling in 2026, excluding Stamp Duty. The total usually combines solicitor or licensed conveyancer fees, property searches, HM…
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National Minimum Wage April 2026: New Rates and How to Check Your Pay
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Budgeting and Money Tips Quick Answer GOV.UK/Low Pay Commission lists the National Minimum Wage rates from 1 April 2026 as £12.71 for age 21+, £10.85 for age 18-20, £8.00 for age 16-17, £8.00 for apprentices and £11.10 accommodation offset. Table of…
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Dividend Tax Increase 2026: New Rates, Who Pays More and How to Reduce Your Bill
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Investing for Beginners Quick Answer GOV.UK lists the dividend allowance as £500 for 2026/27. For dividends above the allowance, GOV.UK currently lists 2026/27 rates of 10.75% for basic-rate taxpayers, 35.75% for higher-rate taxpayers and 39.35% for additional-rate taxpayers. Table of Contents…
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Stamp Duty for First Time Buyers 2026: Calculator, Rates and How to Save
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Mortgages and Property Quick Answer In England and Northern Ireland, GOV.UK says eligible first-time buyers pay no SDLT up to £300,000 and 5% on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000, provided the property price is £500,000 or less. Scotland and Wales…
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Capital Gains Tax Changes 2026: New Rates, Lower Allowance and How to Pay Less
Last updated: 9 May 2026 | Reviewed against official UK guidance where available | Investing for Beginners Quick Answer GOV.UK lists the 2026/27 Capital Gains Tax annual exempt amount as £3,000 for individuals. For gains made from 6 April 2026, many gains are charged at 18% for basic-rate taxpayers and 24% for higher/additional-rate taxpayers, with…
