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FCA Warns Football Clubs Over Unlicensed Crypto Deals — and What It Means for Fans
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to every football club in the UK warning them about partnerships with unauthorised cryptocurrency firms. The regulator says it has seen "an increase...
Your New Rights at Work: What the Employment Rights Act 2025 Means for You in 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. Its changes are being rolled out in stages through 2026 and into 2027. Several key rights have already...
Employment Law Changes 2026: What Every SME Employer Needs to Know
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is reshaping the employment landscape for UK businesses in 2026. For small and medium-sized enterprises, these changes mean updated contracts, revised HR procedures,...
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75%: What It Means for Your Mortgage and Savings
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7–2 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% at its June 2026 meeting, ending on 17 June. Two members pushed for a rise to 4%, but the majority held...
UK Fraud Losses Hit £1.28bn: How APP Scams Are Evolving in 2026 and How to Stay Safe
Criminals stole £1.28 billion from UK consumers and businesses through payment fraud in 2025 — a 4% rise on the previous year, according to UK Finance's Annual Fraud Report 2026. The number of cases...
Overpay Your Mortgage or Invest? The Numbers for UK Borrowers in 2026
With mortgage rates averaging 5.63% on a 5-year fix and savings rates reaching 4.9%, the question of whether to overpay your mortgage or invest spare cash has never been more nuanced. There's no...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Self-Employed People Must Do From April 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) came into force from 6 April 2026 for the first wave of self-employed individuals and landlords. If you earn more than £50,000 per...
ISA Reform 2027: The Cash ISA Limit Is Being Cut — What Should You Do Now?
The government has confirmed one of the most significant changes to the ISA regime in years: from 6 April 2027, the annual cash ISA allowance for savers under 65 will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000....
How to Switch to a Better Savings Account in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
With top easy-access savings accounts paying 4% or more and the Bank of England base rate held at 3.75%, there has never been a better time in recent memory to make sure your cash is working hard....