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As announced in the Autumn Budget, the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW) are set to increase from April 2025

The hourly rate will depend on the worker's age and whether they are an apprentice.

The NLW applies to workers aged 21 and over, while workers of school lea...

The changes to capital gains tax announced in the Autumn Budget are subject to anti-forestalling rules designed to prevent taxpayers from circumventing the new rates and rules

In the Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced an immediate increase to the main rates of capital gains tax (CGT). From 30...

HMRC has tightened up the process for claiming tax deductible employment expenses following a series of high-profile scandals

If you incur job-related expenses of up to £2,500 which are not fully reimbursed by your employer you may be able to claim tax relief. For expenses to be eligible for reli...

When was the last time you checked your national insurance (NI) record for unexpected gaps or viewed your state pension forecast?

Missing qualifying years in your NI record, or 'gaps', can reduce the amount of contributory benefits you are entitled to. This includes maternity pay, employment allo...

It is common for some employers to pay their workers earlier than usual in December, for example if the business will be closed during the festive period

While this may make sense for the business, being paid early can have an unwanted impact on an employee's current and future entitlements to in...