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UK Tax News & Guides

Plain-English articles about UK tax changes, HMRC updates, and practical tips to help you keep more of what you earn.

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Property
9 July 20267 min

First-Time Buyer Mortgage Affordability in 2026: How Much Can You Really Borrow?

With mortgage rates settling and lenders relaxing some affordability rules, 2026 could be a better year to buy your first home. Here is how lenders work out what you can borrow and how to boost your chances.

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Tax Planning
3 July 20267 min

Dividend Tax in 2026/27: A Company Director's Guide to Paying Yourself

The dividend allowance is now just £500, and dividend tax rates have crept up. Here is how directors and investors can work out what they owe and pay themselves in the most tax-efficient way.

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Contracting
26 June 20267 min

New Umbrella Company Rules from April 2026: What Every Contractor Must Know

From April 2026, agencies and end clients become legally responsible for PAYE when you work through an umbrella company. Here is what the change means for your pay, your payslip, and your protection from rogue providers.

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Self-Employment
22 June 20267 min

Sole Trader vs Limited Company in 2026/27: Which One Saves You More Tax?

Going limited can cut your tax bill, but it also brings more admin and stricter rules. Here is a plain-English comparison for 2026/27 to help you decide which structure suits your business.

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Savings
16 June 20267 min

UK ISA Allowance 2026/27: How to Use Your £20,000 Tax-Free Wisely

Your ISA allowance resets to £20,000 each tax year, and any returns inside it are completely tax-free. Here is how to make the most of it in 2026/27, plus what the rumoured cash ISA changes could mean.

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Budgeting
6 June 20267 min

UK Inflation-Proof Budget Framework in 2026

A finance trend guide for UK in 2026: budget plan 2026, fiscal drag and mortgage affordability, and practical tax-aware actions to improve monthly cashflow.

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