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New Employee Rights Every Small Business Owner Must Know in 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced a wave of new obligations that landed on UK employers on 6 April 2026. For small business owners and sole traders with staff, these aren't optional —...
Making Tax Digital: What Sole Traders Earning £50k+ Must Do Right Now
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) went live on 6 April 2026 — and if you're a sole trader or landlord with gross income above £50,000, you are already required to comply. This is the biggest...
ISA Reform 2027: Treasury Confirms 22% Charge on Cash in Stocks & Shares ISAs
If you hold cash inside a Stocks & Shares ISA, a significant rule change is coming in April 2027 — and it could cost you money. The Treasury has confirmed that interest earned on cash sitting in...
How to Switch Your Savings Account and Earn 5%+ in 2026
The best easy-access savings accounts are now paying up to 5.01% and the top regular savings accounts are offering as much as 8%. Yet millions of UK savers still have their money sitting in...
How to Spot and Report a Payment Scam in 2026 — Before It's Too Late
Criminals stole £1.28 billion through payment fraud in 2025 — an increase of four per cent on the year before. On average, eight people were defrauded every minute, with nearly £2,500 stolen every 60...
How to Check If HMRC Owes You a Tax Refund (And How to Claim It)
Millions of UK taxpayers are owed money by HMRC — but many never claim it. Overpayments happen for a range of reasons: switching jobs, working only part of the year, changes in tax code, pension...
FCA Warns Premier League Clubs Over Crypto Sponsorship Deals — What This Means for Fans and Investors
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to every Premier League club warning that it has witnessed "an increase in football club partnerships with unauthorised firms, some of which appear...
Employment Rights Act 2025: The 5 Biggest Changes for UK Workers in 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has ushered in the most significant overhaul of UK workplace law in a generation. Several major provisions came into force from 6 April 2026. Whether you are an...
Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75% — What It Means for Your Mortgage and Savings
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7–2 on 18 June 2026 to keep the base rate at 3.75%. Two members backed a rise to 4%, reflecting ongoing concern about energy price...