In 2025, adult cash ISA balances saw a significant jump as savers moved swiftly to secure tax-free returns ahead of changes announced in the Autumn Budget. New analysis from Paragon Bank, based on CACI data for the period …
Somerset Council has disclosed that it cannot specify the locations of over 2,300 empty homes within the county because the system required to map these properties is still under development. This revelation comes as part of …
Farmers across the UK face a looming inheritance tax (IHT) “time-bomb” as major legislative changes come into effect on April 6, 2026. These changes, introduced in the Finance Act 2026, will impose new limits on Agricultural …
In 2023, more than 5,000 individuals had amassed ISA pots worth over £1 million, according to data obtained by money app Plum through a Freedom of Information request to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This milestone …
Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year, despite continuing concerns over its financial reliance on exceptional government support. The council’s executive committee convened in …
Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming year, despite ongoing financial challenges that keep the council on the government’s “naughty step.” The executive committee convened in Taunton for a …
UK self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000 are facing a major change in how they report their income. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder that, beginning 6th April, they must comply with …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder to self-employed individuals and landlords about upcoming changes to income tax reporting. Starting April 6th, those earning over £50,000 annually from …
HMRC has issued an important update for state pensioners regarding upcoming tax code adjustments tied to changes in state pension payments. Starting April, state pensions will rise by 4.8 percent, aligned with the …
Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over …
As the New Year prompts many to declutter their homes, online platforms such as Vinted, eBay, and Etsy offer easy avenues to resell unwanted items. While this can be a great way to earn extra cash to offset January expenses, …
As the New Year arrives, many people take the opportunity to clear out their homes and supplement their finances by reselling items online through platforms like Vinted, eBay, and Etsy. While these marketplaces make it easy …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up its enforcement of traffic rules, aiming to boost income through fines for violations such as stopping in yellow box junctions or making illegal turns on one-way …
On Tuesday, 23 December, the government announced a significant change to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs (APR and BPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the threshold will increase from £1 million to £2.5 …