How the maintenance loan means test works in 2026/27 — parental/partner income bands, the maximum and minimum loan, and how to estimate what a student will actually receive.
You can backdate a Marriage Allowance claim up to 4 tax years, potentially reclaiming over £1,000 in one go if you've been eligible but never applied. Here's exactly how the backdating works and how much it could be worth.
What happens to Marriage Allowance when you separate or divorce in 2026/27: when to cancel it, tax year treatment, backdating claims and how HMRC handles the transfer.
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.
