Over 800,000 landlords and self-employed individuals face an imminent deadline to register for HMRC's Making Tax Digital system, with only 5% signed up so far, raising concerns about compliance and administrative burdens.
Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and MBNA will raise credit card interest rates for thousands of customers starting in May, with increases of up to 4.5% annually.
UK households with smart meters will receive automatic £40 compensation for installation delays or unresolved faults under new Ofgem rules targeting poor supplier performance.
Households can increase their tax-free personal allowance to £20,070 by using the HMRC rent-a-room scheme, which allows £7,500 tax-free income from letting a spare bedroom, countering fiscal drag effects.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget expands inheritance tax to include pensions from April 2027, potentially affecting millions of UK households with unexpectedly large tax liabilities.
A major UK energy firm faces backlash after a grieving family detailed a four-month bureaucratic nightmare trying to switch solar panel payments following a father's death.
Nationwide Building Society is expected to distribute £100 Fairer Share payments to millions of eligible members in June 2026, pending financial performance confirmation in May.
Data from Money Supermarket shows car insurance premiums surge by £157 for drivers aged 80-89 compared to those 70-79, with average costs detailed across age groups.
UK households are reporting unexpected credit rating declines after paying off their mortgages, raising concerns about how lenders assess financial health.
A mother-of-two faces an £11,000 bill after her insurer refused full payment due to a bedroom count error, highlighting widespread underinsurance risks.
A legal victory in Buckinghamshire shows how a 'towpath loophole' can classify properties as mixed-use, significantly reducing stamp duty bills for UK homeowners.
Nationwide Building Society introduces new savings accounts offering 4% interest, potentially giving customers an extra £400 annually on £10,000 deposits, alongside enhanced fixed-rate ISA options.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed state pension increases for 2026/27, with some retirees seeing up to £575 more annually from April. However, the boost depends on age and pension type, creating disparities between newer and older recipients under th
Nationwide Building Society customers must act quickly to meet eligibility criteria for the Fairer Share £100 bonus scheme, with experts predicting a repeat of last year's payout to millions.
State pensioners can significantly increase their Personal Tax Allowance to £16,320 through HMRC's rent-a-room scheme, with potential to reach £20,070. The scheme allows tax-free income from letting a furnished room.
HMRC has issued an important reminder to drivers and employers about the tax-free Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) for using personal vehicles on business journeys, with rates of 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles.
Millions of Nationwide customers could receive £100 bonus payments this summer as the building society is expected to bring back its popular Fairer Share scheme for 2026, with eligibility criteria including current accounts, savings, or mortgages.
Discover five legitimate HMRC rules that can increase your tax-free income allowance by up to £16,000 annually, including savings, investments, and family benefits.
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must adopt quarterly digital tax reporting from April 6 under HMRC's Making Tax Digital program, adding significant administrative burden.
State pensioners face potential HMRC tax bills as triple lock increases push payments above frozen personal allowance thresholds, warns financial expert.
NatWest has strengthened its retail banking leadership with three senior appointments, aiming to enhance customer support and grow its Premier service to one million customers.
Nationwide Building Society highlights a little-known rule limiting cash deposits at ATMs to £2,500 daily, while cheque deposits allow up to £50,000. The society reaffirms its branch commitment until 2030.
Experts warn the Triple Lock could push the State Pension to £43,035 by April 2054-55, with costs rising as the population ages and pension age increases.
Due to the Triple Lock mechanism, state pension payments are set to rise by 4.8% in April, pushing many pensioners over the personal allowance threshold and into income tax territory.
Barclays has introduced a £300 daily cash withdrawal limit for personal current accounts, with Premier customers allowed up to £1,000. The bank encourages electronic payments for large amounts and requires ID for over-the-counter withdrawals.
Lloyds Bank reports overall business confidence remained steady at 44% in February, with optimism in the wider economy rising despite slight dips in firms' own trading expectations.
Tax experts reveal how state pensioners can increase their Personal Allowance by over £8,000 using HMRC's Marriage Allowance and Rent-a-Room Scheme, with many couples missing out on these benefits.
BBC Morning Live finance expert Laura Pomfret highlights that £48,000 is lost daily to pension scams, with victims averaging £34,000 losses, urging vigilance against unsolicited contacts.
Three Mobile is shifting from percentage-based annual price hikes to a fixed pound-and-pence increase, affecting bills from April. Customers can cancel within 30 days without penalty.
HMRC has issued a stark warning to UK crypto holders, stating that profits exceeding £3,000 may be subject to Capital Gains Tax. The tax authority emphasizes the importance of maintaining detailed records to avoid compliance issues.