New Style JSA is a contribution-based benefit paid regardless of savings or a partner's income, and can be claimed alongside Universal Credit — though any JSA received reduces the UC award pound for pound. Here is how they interact in 2026/27.
A teenager's paper round earnings raise real questions about tax, National Insurance and the trading allowance. How 2026/27 rules actually apply to young and casual delivery workers.
How the NHS Low Income Scheme and HC1/HC2/HC3 certificates work, what they cover, and how to apply if you're not automatically entitled to free NHS costs.
Northern Ireland doesn't have Council Tax — it uses Domestic Rates, calculated from capital property values rather than 1991 or 2003 bands. How the two systems compare in 2026/27.
Northern Ireland doesn't use council tax bands like England, Scotland and Wales — it uses domestic rates based on capital value. How this actually works for 2026/27.
How self-employed street food traders and stallholders at Notting Hill Carnival 2026 handle Self Assessment, cash takings, pitch fees and the VAT threshold.
What October half term childcare typically costs, how Tax-Free Childcare and holiday clubs interact, and a practical way to budget for a week without regular school hours.
Ofgem reviews the energy price cap quarterly. Here's how the process works, what tends to move the cap between April and October, and how to budget ahead of the announcement.
How Council Tax bands, discounts and the Scottish reduction scheme apply on Orkney and Shetland in 2026/27, plus how island ferry and fuel costs change the real cost-of-living sum.
How self-employed SUP and paddleboard instructors in the UK handle Self Assessment, equipment costs, seasonal income and equipment hire income in 2026.
How panto season fees are taxed for UK performers in 2026/27 — PAYE vs self-employed status, Equity contracts, and combining a short intense season with other income.
Most parish and town councillors are unpaid, but some receive a small allowance or Special Responsibility Payment. How HMRC treats these payments, and how they interact with a main job, in 2026/27.
