Sole trader tax UK 2026: what you pay, when and how to file
Tax and Salary TL;DR As a sole trader you pay income tax on profits above the personal allowance and Class 4
Tax and Salary TL;DR As a sole trader you pay income tax on profits above the personal allowance and Class 4
18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR UK toll roads and crossings issue Penalty Charge Notices for non-payment. You have a statutory right to appeal
7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR If a holiday is cancelled or significantly changed, you may have rights under: Section 75 of the Consumer Credit
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR You can challenge bank charges that were applied in error, applied unfairly, or where you were not given adequate
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Reclaim TL;DR There are two types of parking fine in the UK: council-issued Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and private parking
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR HMRC will refund overpaid income tax automatically in many cases via PAYE or after self-assessment. Common reasons for
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR If your energy supplier has charged you more than the Ofgem price cap unit rate or applied incorrect standing
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Pensions TL;DR Auto-enrolment requires employers to enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension and make minimum contributions. In 2025/26
18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Pensions TL;DR A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your finances or make health decisions if you
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
News TL;DR UK mortgage rates in 2026 are significantly higher than 2020-2022 levels following the Bank of England's
18 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
Latest · confirmed 26 August 2026 October to December 2026 cap: £1,723 a year Ofgem has confirmed a 4% rise (up £60
18 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
News TL;DR The Autumn Budget 2024 set the major fiscal parameters in force for 2025/26 and 2026/27, including income
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Calculate how much you can borrow for a UK mortgage based on income, deposit and outgoings. Understand how lenders assess affordability in 2026.
18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgages TL;DR Remortgaging means switching to a new mortgage deal, either with your existing lender (product transfer) or with a new
18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
FSCS deposit protection increased from £85,000 to £120,000 per person, per authorised institution, from 1 December 2025 (joint accounts: £240,
18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgages TL;DR A joint borrower sole proprietor (JBSP) mortgage allows a parent or family member to be added to the mortgage
18 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
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18 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Insurance TL;DR Travel insurance covers emergency medical treatment abroad, cancellation, curtailment, baggage, and personal liability. The UK Global Health Insurance Card
18 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
Complete UK visa hub For the full editorial directory of every UK visa route, fees, country guides and application tools, see the
22 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR The UK Skilled Worker visa requires a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor, a minimum salary of
22 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR UK state pension is payable worldwide but is only uprated annually with inflation if you live in the UK,
18 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR EEA and some other designated country licence holders can exchange their foreign driving licence for a UK licence without
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR Renting in the UK as an expat or new arrival requires passing a Right to Rent check, which verifies
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat bank accounts cover UK nationals abroad and new arrivals. Non-residents lack a legal right to standard current accounts, so options include offshore accounts like HSBC Expat (minimum around 25,000 pounds) or digital providers like Wise. FSCS covers UK-regulated banks up to 85,000 pounds; offsh
23 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
Business TL;DR Kael Tripton's KFI directory lists over 14,900 FCA-authorised financial services firms across the UK. Enhanced
18 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
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18 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Bills TL;DR A water meter charges you only for the water you use rather than a fixed amount based on your
9 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Bills TL;DR Energy suppliers cannot disconnect most domestic customers for debt between October and March. If you owe money, you have
18 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Bills TL;DR Social tariff broadband deals are low-cost packages available to households claiming Universal Credit or certain other benefits. Prices
18 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
UK mobile networks in 2026 compared: coverage, 5G availability, SIM-only and contract pricing, roaming charges, and the best MVNO alternatives.
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