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The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), together with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Minister for Courts and Legal Services, has announced significant improvements in probate waiting times.

HMRC has launched a new "Help for Hustlers" campaign to help people who are earning extra income, figure out if they need to pay tax on the additional earnings. The campaign runs until the

Deciding whether to incorporate your business in the UK involves evaluating several key factors:

Limited Liability Protection

Incorporating as a limited company creates a separate legal entity,

Even if you have never been employed, you might have been eligible for NI credits without realising it. For example, if you have been a carer for a sick or disabled person for more than 20 hours a

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and file monthly returns with HMRC. Even if no payments are made, nil returns must be submitted to

If you use a company car for private travel, it's taxed as a Benefit in Kind (BIK). The tax rate depends on the car’s list price and CO2 emissions—low-emission vehicles get tax breaks. Use

Tax on rental income from jointly owned property depends on ownership shares, unless part of a partnership. Married couples default to a 50/50 split unless they notify HMRC of a different income

Separation and divorce can create tax implications, particularly Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on asset transfers. New rules from April 2023 extend the ‘no gain/no loss’ period, helping spouses manage tax

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The two remaining members voted to reduce the

Health professionals providing medical services may be exempt from VAT if their work falls within their registered profession and primarily protects, maintains, or restores health. HMRC outlines