Agricultural Property Relief Reform: The 2.5 Million Rules
From 6 April 2026, APR and BPR give 100% inheritance tax relief on the first £2.5 million of farm and business assets, 50% above. The widely quoted £1 million figure is out of date.
Unclaimed Child Trust Funds: How to Find Yours for Free
Around 760,000 Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,000 sit unclaimed (HMRC). If you were born between September 2002 and January 2011, here is how to find yours for free.
MHRA Reform: New Powers for UK Medical Device Licensing
The Government has tabled Health Bill amendments giving the MHRA powers toward a future UK medical device licensing regime, amending the 2021 Act. Enabling powers only; nothing changes yet.
NHS Students Get Upfront Placement Cost Help from 2026/27
From 2026/27, eligible healthcare students can get NHS placement travel and accommodation costs paid upfront instead of claiming them back. Who qualifies and how the advance works.
APP Fraud Refunds: Why Lloyds Won't Repay Godwin Victims
Lloyds refuses to repay victims of the alleged £160 million Godwin Capital scheme, calling it a legitimate investment. What the APP fraud reimbursement rules do and do not cover.
Revolut Scam Warning: Impersonation Fraud and How to Stay Safe
Police say 75 per cent of recent Jersey scam reports involved Revolut accounts, with £180,000 lost. How the impersonation scam works and how to protect yourself.
Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Times: Monday 31 August 2026
On Monday 31 August 2026, most large supermarkets in England and Wales open reduced hours around 8am to 8pm, Tesco superstores to 6pm. Scotland and Northern Ireland trade as normal.
Meta's $18bn Settlement and the UK's Under-16 Ban
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle US state claims that Instagram and Facebook harmed young users. The settlement does not cover the UK, where the government is bringing in its own under-16 social media ban from spring 2027.
HMRC Pension Top-Up: 1 Million Low Earners Owed Tax Relief
HMRC is writing to around 1 million low earners from August 2026 who missed out on pension tax relief under net pay arrangements. Eligible people can claim a top-up worth 20% of their workplace pension contributions for years their income was below the £12,570 personal allowance.
Nationwide Raises Fixed Rate Savings and ISA Rates to 4.55%
Nationwide raised its one and two year Fixed Rate Bonds and Fixed Rate Cash ISAs from 26 August 2026, with the two year Cash ISA paying 4.55% AER tax free and the one year version 4.50% AER. It is the society's second short term fixed rate increase this month.
Cowboy Builders and Bailiffs: New Rules Explained
Private bailiffs in England and Wales will have to be accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board, or work for an accredited firm, to keep their certificate under new government rules, giving people in debt an independent complaints route. Separate measures aim to curb cowboy builders.
CMA Heating Oil Compensation: Who Gets Paid and How Much
Around 1,700 UK heating oil customers whose orders were cancelled during the 2026 price spike will receive between 150 and 350 pounds in compensation, the Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed. Affected customers are contacted directly and need take no action.
Andy Burnham's tax agenda and what it means for your money
Mayors in England will get a share of income tax for the first time, with retention starting from April 2028. Income tax rates are not changing. What Andy Burnham's tax agenda means for your money, from primary sources.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £7,500 and £9,000 Heat Pump Grants
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off a heat pump in England and Wales, rising to £9,000 for off-grid oil and LPG homes from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Grants, eligibility and how to apply.
UK-Ireland Ferry Passport Rules From 28 September 2026
From 28 September 2026, all passengers on Republic of Ireland to Britain ferries must carry a valid passport or passport card. Which routes are affected and what you need to do before you travel.
IPPR Tax Proposals: Pensioner NI and a New Property Tax
The IPPR has proposed extending National Insurance to earning pensioners and replacing stamp duty and council tax with a 0.65% property tax ahead of the 26 November Budget. These are proposals, not policy.
Tax-Free Childcare UK 2026: How It Works, Rates and Statistics
Tax-Free Childcare UK 2026: 602,000 families use it for 745,460 children. How the £8-to-£2 top-up works, who is eligible, and the latest HMRC statistics.
How to Check What a House Sold For (UK): Price Paid Data
Check what a UK house sold for with HM Land Registry's free Price Paid Data, covering sales since 1995. From 28 August 2026 it adds UPRNs and INSPIRE IDs to make matching easier.
Emergency Prep UK: Supplies Kit and the Money Side
The government's new resilience campaign urges households to keep tinned food and water. Here is the emergency supplies checklist and the money side: an emergency fund of 3 to 6 months and a cash reserve.
Energy Price Cap Rises to £1,723 From October 2026
Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap rises 4% to £1,723 a year from 1 October 2026, up £60 from £1,663. What is changing, why, and what to do before it takes effect.
Child Benefit UK 2026: Rates, Who Claims and the Statistics
Child Benefit UK 2026: 7.55 million families claim for 12,730,000 children. Rates, eligibility, how to claim and the High Income Child Benefit Charge explained.
Tesla Door-Handle Recall: What It Means for UK Owners
China has ordered Tesla to recall about 2.98 million cars over hidden door handles. What it means for UK owners, how DVSA recalls work and where the manual release is.
UK Scam Losses Hit £9.4bn: What the Fraud Report Shows
UK consumers lost an estimated £9.4 billion to scams in 12 months, says the GASA and Cifas State of Scams report. What is driving it and how to protect yourself and report fraud.
New King Charles 10p Coin Enters UK Circulation
About 7.1 million King Charles III 10p coins entered UK circulation from 25 August 2026. What to check in your change, and whether old 10p coins are still legal tender.
UK Data Centres and the Electricity Grid: What the AI Boom Means for Energy
UK data centres used about 5 terawatt hours in 2025, but NESO expects consumption to rise to around 22 terawatt hours by 2030.
FSA runny eggs warning: what the salmonella outbreak means for you
The FSA has warned about runny eggs amid a salmonella outbreak, with 207 confirmed cases. Vulnerable groups should avoid undercooked eggs when eating out.
FCA warns on mini-bonds and loan notes: why these high-risk investments can cost you everything
The FCA's ban on mass marketing mini-bonds to retail investors began on 1 January 2021, yet unregulated firms still use exemptions, leaving investors at risk of losing everything.
Sovereign Grant reset: how the monarchy is funded and what is changing
The Sovereign Grant will be reset down to 99.9 million pounds from 2027-28, following the completion of the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme.
Bank tax and the Budget: what a higher surcharge could mean for savers and borrowers
Banks in the UK already pay a bank corporation tax surcharge of 3% on profits above a 100 million pounds allowance, on top of the main 25% corporation tax rate.
Free school meals 2026: who qualifies now after the England expansion
From 2026/27, all children in England from Universal Credit households get free school meals, adding around 500,000 more children. Targeted meals still attract pupil premium.