This year’s Budget almost became a winter affair, landing on 26 November after months of speculation. The Chancellor’s first Budget in October 2024 aimed to plug a £22 billion gap with revenue-saving measures. Her second Budget, just four weeks before … Continue reading →

New figures from HMRC reveal that the total value of unclaimed Child Trust Funds (CTFs) has now exceeded £1.5 billion. CTFs were introduced in January 2005 by the Labour government as a way to encourage long-term saving for children. However, … Continue reading →

HMRC is currently sending letters to taxpayers, urging them to check their dividend totals. You may have received a letter that begins like this: “Dear XX Please make sure your tax return included all your dividend income. We’re writing to … Continue reading →