The old SME and RDEC R&D schemes have been merged into a single scheme for most companies, with a separate, more generous regime for R&D-intensive loss-making SMEs. Here's exactly how the rates work now.
How long redundancy consultation must last in the UK — the difference between individual, collective 20-99 and 100+ redundancy consultation periods, and what happens if an employer gets it wrong.
Can you be made redundant during a probation period in the UK? What statutory redundancy pay, notice pay and protections apply — and which don't — for employees dismissed while still on probation in 2026.
The first £30,000 of most redundancy payments is tax-free, but not every part of a redundancy package qualifies — and anything above £30,000 is taxed at your marginal rate. Here's how to work out what you'll actually receive.
Regular saver accounts pay some of the highest rates on the market — often 6-7% — but only on small monthly deposits, usually capped at £200-£500/month. Here's how the maths actually works out versus a normal easy-access account.
Real Estate Investment Trust dividends are split into two categories with completely different tax treatment — Property Income Distributions taxed like rental income, and ordinary dividends taxed like normal share dividends. Here's how to tell them apart on your statement.
Employers can pay up to £8,000 towards an employee's relocation costs completely tax-free, but only certain costs qualify and strict conditions apply. Here's exactly what's covered and what happens if the limit is exceeded.
How the residence nil rate band downsizing addition protects Inheritance Tax relief when someone sells or downsizes their home before death — the rules, worked example and claim process for 2026/27.
How rollover relief defers Capital Gains Tax when you reinvest proceeds from selling a qualifying business asset in 2026/27: qualifying assets, the reinvestment window, partial reinvestment, and an example.
A career break has real, specific financial consequences beyond lost salary — pension contributions pause, National Insurance record gaps can appear, and student loan repayments stop and restart differently. Here's what to check before you go.
Sacrificing £3,000 of a £30,000 salary into your pension costs less than you'd think in lost take-home pay, thanks to NI and tax relief combining. Full worked example for 2026/27.
If you've breached your pension annual allowance and owe an annual allowance charge, 'scheme pays' lets your pension scheme settle the tax bill directly, reducing your future pension instead of your bank balance.
