HMRC Encourages Pensioners to Claim Child Benefit to Safeguard State Pension Rights Monday, May 11, 2026 hmrc pensioners childbenefit statepension nationalinsurance benefits nicredits pensionadvice government finance HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising pensioners to “protect” their state pensions by claiming Child Benefit when eligible. Under current HMRC guidelines and Labour Party government rules, Child Benefit is … Read More
DWP Updates Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility Dates for 2026–2027 Monday, May 11, 2026 dwp winterfuelpayment pensions eligibility tax benefits statepension hmrc ukgovernment finances The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the qualifying birth dates for the Winter Fuel Payment for the 2026 to 2027 season. Previously, those born before 22 September 1959 were eligible for the payment, but the … Read More
HMRC Begins Sending Letters Alerting Parents to £1,406 Child Benefit Boost Sunday, May 10, 2026 hmrc childbenefit education parents payments tax training claim teenagers benefits HMRC has commenced sending letters to parents warning them about the risk of losing Child Benefit payments totaling £1,406.60 per year. Starting from May 8, these reminder letters have been sent to families with children aged … Read More
HMRC Raises Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £20,070 for Homeowners Using Rent-a-Room Scheme Saturday, May 9, 2026 hmrc tax allowance rent-a-room income homeowners taxfree accommodation personalallowance rental Homeowners can now benefit from an increased tax-free personal allowance of up to £20,070 by combining the standard personal allowance with income from the Rent-a-Room Scheme. This straightforward initiative from HMRC allows … Read More
Walsall Council Fined Over Minimum Wage Underpayment to School Staff Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall council minimumwage apprentices underpayment fines schools employment hmrc dbt Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to 36 employees, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, at four schools within the borough. The Department for Business and Trade … Read More
HMRC Introduces New VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges with 22 Bands Up to £2,297 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 hmrc vat fuel emissions business tax co2 charges accounting fleet HMRC has announced revised VAT road fuel scale charges effective from May 1, 2026, which could lead to increased costs for drivers of petrol and diesel business vehicles. These changes affect how businesses calculate VAT on … Read More