The daily charge for driving within the London Congestion Charge zone will rise from £15 to £18 from 2 January 2026. This is the first increase in several years and forms part of Transport for London’s wider plan to manage traffic levels, improve air quality and support sustainable travel across the
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now operate on a points-based system, where repeated delays can quickly lead to a £200 penalty and added interest.
The VAT late filing penalties regime changed for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January
If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it’s important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible.
HMRC may offer a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to settle the debt in manageable instalments based on your financial situation.
Taxpayers with liabilities of up to £30,000 can use the online
The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insurance records and even payment options, all from your phone.
HMRC’s free tax app is available to download from the App Store for iOS and from the Google Play Store for Android. The
HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query or request that they have made. The online tool is updated weekly with the latest information.The full list of taxes the tool can currently be used for are as follows:Child
HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting business expenses for personal use.The email explains:why personal use must be adjusted on your self-assessment tax return; andwhat you need to do if your business expenses cover business and personal
The Department for Business & Trade has recently published a report that outlines the government’s enforcement of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) for the 2024–25 financial year.The Government is committed to ensuring that all workers receive the minimum wage to
Current estimates suggest that there are around 5.6 million businesses operating in the UK. This figure comes from the Department for Business and Trade and the Office for National Statistics. What stands out is that most of these businesses are very small. The vast majority are run by one person,
A limited company is a separate legal entity. In normal circumstances, its debts belong to the company, not to the directors. This is one of the central advantages of incorporation. However, the protection is not absolute. Directors have duties in law, and if those duties are not met, there are
1 December 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2025.
19 December 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 December 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 December 2025).
19 December 2025 – Filing deadline for the CIS300