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HMRC's New MFA Deadline: What Sole Traders and Small Businesses Must Do Before 31 July
If you or your accountant logs into HMRC's online services to manage your tax, a security deadline is approaching that's easy to miss but expensive to ignore.
Getting Tax Certainty From HMRC: The New Advance Service, and What Smaller Businesses Can Use Instead
Big investment decisions are hard to make when you don't know how they'll be taxed. HMRC has just launched a new route to answer that question upfront — though, as currently designed, it's built for...
Flexible Working Requests in 2026: What's Changed and How to Make a Strong Case
Every employee in the UK has had a day-one statutory right to request flexible working since 6 April 2024 — no waiting period required. From 6 April 2026, the process got a little faster and more...
FCA's Finfluencer Crackdown: Three Arrests and 650 Takedowns in Year One
The Financial Conduct Authority has published the results of its first year under its new five-year strategy, and social media "finfluencers" were squarely in its sights.
How to Claim Tax Relief on Working From Home Expenses
If your employer requires you to work from home at least part of the time, you may be entitled to tax relief on the extra costs — heating, electricity, and business phone calls — even if you're not...
Bank of England's Financial Stability Report: Are UK Households Really as Resilient as It Says?
Twice a year, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee publishes its Financial Stability Report, setting out its judgement on risks to the UK's financial system. The July 2026 edition landed...
2% Deposit Mortgages Have Arrived — Are They Actually a Good Deal?
Two lenders have now launched mortgages requiring a deposit of just 2% of a property's value, aimed squarely at first-time buyers priced out by rising deposit requirements. It's the most aggressive...
Going Abroad This Summer? How to Avoid Losing Money on Travel Cash
School holidays mean millions of UK travellers are about to hand over money to whichever card, app, or currency desk happens to be nearest — and some of those options are far more expensive than...
State Pension Age Starts Rising to 67 This Year — What It Means for You
The State Pension age in the UK began its move from 66 to 67 on 6 May 2026, with the increase phased in gradually until 6 April 2028, according to the House of Commons Library. If you were born on or...