Chancel repair liability is a centuries-old legal obligation that can force some homeowners to pay for church roof repairs. It sounds obscure, but conveyancing solicitors still search for it on almost every purchase — here's what it means and when you need indemnity insurance.
A child arrangement order sets out where a child lives and who they spend time with after separation. Court fees are £245, but total costs range from nothing (agreeing between yourselves) to several thousand pounds if solicitors and a contested hearing are involved.
Registered childminders are almost always self-employed, filing Self Assessment and claiming a distinctive set of allowable expenses — including HMRC's specific household cost percentages for childminders. Here's how it works in 2026/27.
Civil partners and married couples get identical tax treatment in the UK in 2026/27 — the same Marriage Allowance, Capital Gains Tax transfers and Inheritance Tax exemption. Here is what is, and is not, different.
UK civil service take-home pay 2026/27 by grade: Administrative Officer £26,000 through HEO and SEO to Grade 7 £68,000. Tax, NI and Civil Service Pension breakdown.
How the alpha civil service pension scheme works in 2026/27 — accrual rate, contribution tiers, normal pension age and how it compares to a private-sector defined contribution pension.
Most classic cars qualify as 'wasting assets' for Capital Gains Tax purposes, meaning gains on sale are exempt however much they've appreciated. There's also a VED exemption for cars over 40 years old. Here's how the rules fit together.
A coal mining report checks whether a property sits in a former or active coalfield area, flagging risks like subsidence, mine entries and unrecorded workings. Lenders often require one — here's when it's needed, what it costs, and how to read the result.
Cohabiting couples in the UK get none of the tax reliefs available to married couples and civil partners in 2026/27 — no Marriage Allowance, no unlimited spousal IHT exemption, no automatic CGT no gain/no loss transfers.
Cold Weather Payments pay £25 automatically to eligible benefit claimants for each 7-day period of very cold weather in their area. Here's how the temperature trigger works, who qualifies, and how it differs from the Winter Fuel Payment.
Selling art, antiques, stamps or memorabilia for a profit can trigger Capital Gains Tax — but a special 'chattels' rule caps the tax on personal possessions sold for £6,000 or less. Here's how the marginal relief calculation actually works.
What UK limited company directors must file at Companies House each year in 2026/27 — confirmation statements and accounts deadlines, and the automatic penalties for filing late.
