Wolverhampton Council Leader’s Allowance Set to Increase by Over £1,100 Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton council allowance leadership opposition remuneration governance councillors politics localgovernment The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special … Read More
Solihull Councillors Reject Payrise Amid Cost of Living Concerns Thursday, April 16, 2026 solihull councillors payrise allowance costofliving inflation remuneration politics localgovernment representation Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the … Read More
HMRC Dividend Tax Hike from April 2026 to Impact Company Directors’ Income Saturday, April 4, 2026 hmrc dividends taxation companydirectors freelancers contractors taxchange taxplanning remuneration compliance From 6 April 2026, changes to dividend taxation will affect many freelancers, contractors, and company directors, potentially reducing their take-home pay by up to £1,400 annually. The basic dividend tax rate will rise from … Read More