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.
How registered childminders handle Self Assessment, simplified use-of-home expenses, food and toy costs, and Tax-Free Childcare interaction for the 2026/27 tax year.
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.
Your landlord's buildings insurance protects the property structure, not your belongings inside it. Here's what renters' contents insurance actually covers and how to work out how much cover you need.
The Rent a Room scheme lets you earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from letting out a furnished room in your main home — no expenses to track, no Self Assessment needed below the threshold. Here's how it works and where it doesn't apply.
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.
What UK landlords must check before letting a property in 2026/27 — acceptable documents, the online digital service, retrospective checks and the fines for getting it wrong.
