Summer is peak wedding season in the UK, and peak season pricing follows. Here's a realistic breakdown of where the money goes, how to build a budget that survives contact with real supplier quotes, and where couples typically overspend.
A precise worked example of how Inheritance Tax taper relief reduces tax on a lifetime gift made 3 to 7 years before death in 2026/27, and why it rarely helps as much as people expect.
Tax-Free Childcare tops up £2 for every £8 you pay towards registered summer holiday clubs, up to £2,000 per child per year. Here's exactly how to set it up, use it for holiday clubs, and avoid the common mistakes that catch parents out.
How Self Assessment, mileage claims, PHV licence costs and VAT work for taxi and private hire drivers in the UK, including Uber and Bolt income for 2026/27.
How the tenancy deposit cap works for high-rent properties in England — the 5-week vs 6-week rule at the £50,000 annual rent threshold, worked examples and protection rules for 2026/27.
Comparing term assurance and whole-of-life insurance as ways to cover a future Inheritance Tax bill in 2026/27, including cost, certainty of payout, and which suits which estate.
Term-time-only workers are paid a pro-rata salary based on term weeks, but the way that's spread across 12 months (or paid only in working months) varies by employer — and it affects your monthly cash flow significantly.
If you take more than one trip a year, annual multi-trip travel insurance is usually cheaper than buying single-trip cover each time — but the break-even point depends on your age, destinations, and existing health conditions.
Trivial commutation lets you take a small defined benefit pension as a one-off lump sum instead of a regular income, if your total pension savings are under £30,000. Here's how it works and the tax treatment.
How pension rights are protected under TUPE in 2026/27 — what the new employer must match, what is not protected, and what happens to Defined Benefit pensions on a transfer.
How the two-child limit affects Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit in 2026/27 — who is exempt, how the child element is calculated, and what the exceptions actually mean in practice.
Access to Work can pay for equipment, support workers, travel and mental health support so a disability or health condition doesn't stop you working. Here's how the grant works and how to apply.
