Matched betting profits are almost always tax-free in the UK, because gambling winnings themselves aren't taxed — but there are edge cases (running it as a business, or non-betting side income) where the answer changes. Here's the actual position.
HMRC's Approved Mileage Allowance Payments let employers reimburse business mileage tax-free at 45p a mile for the first 10,000 miles and 25p after that. Here's exactly how the thresholds, tax and NI rules apply.
Once your phone is paid off, staying on the same 'handset + airtime' contract means you're often still paying the phone price even though it's fully yours. Here's how to spot it and switch to a cheaper SIM-only deal.
Overpaying your mortgage guarantees a return equal to your interest rate — but most lenders cap penalty-free overpayments at 10% a year, and it isn't always the best use of spare cash compared to a pension or ISA. Here's how to decide.
How the Motability car, scooter and powered wheelchair scheme is taxed in 2026/27, including VAT relief, Vehicle Excise Duty exemption, and whether the lease counts as income.
Motorhome VED is banded differently from an ordinary car, and insurance and running costs reflect the vehicle's weight and specialist use. Here's a realistic breakdown of what owning one costs beyond the purchase price.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax phases in based on qualifying income, with the £50,000 threshold now live and the £30,000 tier following. Here's exactly who's in scope and when.
How self-employed musicians and session artists in the UK handle irregular income, allowable expenses, agent fees, income averaging and VAT for 2026/27.
Living aboard a narrowboat can sidestep council tax entirely if you have no residential mooring, but licence fees, mooring costs and the continuous cruising rules mean the real cost isn't zero.
NEST and commercial master trusts like The People's Pension or Smart Pension all meet the same auto-enrolment minimums, but their fee structures differ in ways that meaningfully affect your retirement pot. Here's how to compare them.
Three months into the 2026/27 tax year is a natural checkpoint — enough time to see if your tax code, pension contributions and ISA pace are heading in the right direction, with still nine months to course-correct. Here's what to review.
January is the month UK household budgets are most stretched — Christmas spending, the first big energy bill of the year, and January Self Assessment payments can all land together. Here's a realistic recovery plan.
