HMRC £200 Penalty Warning HMRC has confirmed changes to the way penalties will work for some self-employed workers and landlords using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. From 6 April 2027, taxpayers within the MTD system who repeatedly miss their quarterly submission deadlines could face a £200 financial penalty after reaching the required number … Read more
UK families are set to receive a higher Child Benefit payment from April 2027 after HMRC confirmed the new rates for the next tax year. From 12 April 2027, the weekly Child Benefit rate for the eldest or only child will increase from £27.05 to £28. The rate for additional children will also rise, from … Read more
Millions of UK motorists could see their vehicle tax bills change from 1 April 2027, after the Government confirmed a new uprating of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The Government has announced that VED rates for cars, vans and motorcycles will increase in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) for the 2027/28 tax year. This … Read more
Millions of UK pensioners are set to receive more from the State Pension from April 2027 after the Government confirmed a 3.9% increase under the Triple Lock. The full new State Pension is currently £241.30 a week. From April 2027, the full rate will rise to around £250.70 a week, an increase of approximately £9.40 … Read more
Around 400,000 UK individuals could save an average of £380 a year under a new tax change announced in the 2026 Budget. The change will increase the Trading Allowance from £1,000 to £3,000 from 6 April 2027. The allowance covers certain trading and miscellaneous income, including small-scale goods or services. However, the £380 figure is … Read more
HMRC has reminded savers that some people can earn up to £5,000 in savings interest without paying Income Tax, but the allowance is not available to everyone. The £5,000 figure relates to the starting rate for savings. It applies where a person’s other taxable income is below £17,570. As other income rises, the amount of … Read more
Millions of UK pensioners are watching the State Pension closely after the Government confirmed how the Triple Lock will operate over the coming years. The full new State Pension is currently £241.30 a week, which works out at around £12,547.60 a year before tax. From April 2027, it will rise by 3.9%, taking the full … Read more