In a historic shift for British currency, the Bank of England has announced that wildlife will replace historical figures on the next generation of banknotes and the public will play a key role in choosing which animals...
From April 2028, electric car drivers in the UK will start paying a new 3p‑per‑mile road tax, on top of standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The system, called electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), is the government’s an...
British holidaymakers are being urged to rethink or double‑check their travel plans as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updates its guidance in response to the escalating conflict in the M...
More than one million additional pensioners are expected to pay income tax by 2031 after the Government extended the freeze on tax thresholds, according to new forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)....
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice focused on British nationals affected by the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including new guidance on registering with...
From this year, UK passport holders will be able to hop over to the likes of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou visa-free for short stays – cutting out the faff of application forms, in-person appointments and triple...
In the middle of a cost-of-living squeeze, when shoppers are scrutinising receipts more closely than ever, counting every penny – the UK’s favourite supermarket might not be the one you’d expect. Despite receiving...
Universal Credit is undergoing major reforms that will cut support for many sick and disabled people from April 2026, mainly by reducing the health‑related “top‑up” for new claimants while slightly increasing the standa...
HMRC is bringing in a new “points mean penalties” system for late tax returns – and it’s about to change how self‑assessment fines work for millions of taxpayers. What’s changing with HMRC fines? HMRC is starting...
UK dual citizens face new entry rules starting February 25, 2026, tied to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout. What are the new rules for dual British citizens entering the UK? From February 25, 2026, Brit...
