How a family business is valued and divided on divorce, and the Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief pitfalls of transferring or selling shares as part of a settlement in 2026/27.
Licensed dog breeders face council licensing fees and significant vet costs alongside puppy sale income. Full worked example on £20,000 turnover from a single litter season.
Dog walking and pet sitting is one of the UK's fastest-growing side hustles — but £1,000+ a year in cash and app payments means HMRC registration. Full guide to expenses, mileage, insurance and the tax bill on typical earnings.
Turning a love of dogs into paid dog walking or pet sitting work creates real UK tax obligations. Registration, expenses and insurance considerations for 2026/27.
There is no dedicated UK statutory 'domestic abuse leave' yet — but existing rights around sick pay, flexible working, safe leave policies and dismissal protection still matter. What's covered in 2026.
Domestic cleaners working through agencies are often employees, while those with their own client list are usually self-employed. Full worked example on £16,000 self-employed turnover.
Commission-based door-to-door canvassing and sales roles are sometimes wrongly treated as self-employed. How HMRC's employment status test applies, and what it means for minimum wage and tax in 2026/27.
Old bank accounts, forgotten savings and lost premium bonds add up to billions in unclaimed UK money. How to search for and reclaim dormant accounts in 2026.
How stamp duty, state pension timing and releasing equity interact when downsizing your home in retirement, for the UK 2026/27 tax year.
Most UK driving instructors are self-employed franchisees paying £150-£300/week to a school for a dual-control car. Here's how tax, National Insurance and franchise fees combine to determine what a £35,000-turnover instructor actually keeps.
Dropshipping businesses face VAT questions that differ from standard retail, including where goods are shipped from. A practical 2026/27 guide for UK dropshippers.
What a DVSA driving test examiner actually takes home after tax, National Insurance and Civil Service pension contributions in 2026/27.
