Money

UK Student Visa Extension 2026: How to Apply, Deadlines, Fees and the 28-Day Financial Rule

Apply for a student visa extension up to 3 months before your new course starts and before your current visa expires. The fee is £558 from April 2026. Financial evidence must show funds held for 28 consecutive days. This GOV.UK-validated guide covers every step.

12 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement 2026: The £29,000 Threshold, Savings Rules and Transitional Protection

The UK spouse visa minimum income requirement is £29,000 gross for new applications since April 2024 — and remains unchanged in 2026. If your first application was before 11 April 2024, the old £18,600 threshold still applies. This GOV.UK-validated guide covers every category and the savings al

12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Skilled Worker Visa Salary Threshold UK 2026: £41,700 Explained, Exceptions and the New Pay-Period Rules

The Skilled Worker visa minimum salary is £41,700 or the going rate for your SOC code — whichever is higher. From 8 April 2026 new pay-period compliance rules apply. This Home Office validated guide covers every threshold, exception and the B2 English change from January 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Council Tax Reduction for Mental Health and Disability 2026: SMI Exemption, Discounts and How to Claim

People with severe mental impairment (SMI) are fully disregarded for council tax — meaning a household with one SMI person and one non-SMI adult qualifies for the 25% discount. A sole SMI occupant pays zero. This GOV.UK-validated guide covers SMI, the disability reduction, and adapted property

30 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

UK Bank Account for Expats 2026: HSBC Expat, Lloyds International, Wise and Revolut Compared

Most UK high-street banks close accounts when you move abroad. HSBC Expat requires £75,000 or £120,000 salary. Lloyds International waives its £5/month fee at £5,000 balance. Wise gives you a UK sort code with no minimum. This guide compares all real options for 2026.

9 May 2026 · 5 min read

Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax on UK Property 2026: The 60-Day Rule and How to Report

Non-UK residents must report and pay Capital Gains Tax on any UK property disposal within 60 days of completion — even if no tax is due. Miss the deadline and HMRC charges automatic penalties. This GOV.UK-validated guide covers rates, rebasing and how to file.

27 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

ISA Rules for Expats 2026: What Happens to Your ISA When You Move Abroad

When you leave the UK you cannot make new ISA contributions — but your existing ISA stays open and continues to grow UK tax-free. This HMRC-validated guide covers every rule: what you must tell your provider, what the ISA wrapper does and does not protect, and what to do when you return.

30 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

UK Statutory Residence Test 2026: How to Prove Non-Residency and Avoid a Costly HMRC Mistake

The UK Statutory Residence Test determines whether you pay UK tax on your worldwide income. Fewer than 16 days in the UK means automatic non-residency. But the sufficient ties test can make you resident at far fewer days. This HMRC-validated guide explains every rule.

18 May 2026 · 6 min read