Buy Now, Pay Later Rules Changed on 15th July 2026
Buy Now, Pay Later regulation began on 15th July 2026. Find out which agreements are covered, the new borrower protections and what remains unchanged.
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Housing Benefit Earnings Disregard Changes From October 2026
From 5th October 2026, eligible working-age Housing Benefit claimants in supported housing and temporary accommodation can have more of their earnings ignored when their benefit is worked out.
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National Minimum Wage 2027: New Rates Take Effect on 1st April
The statutory National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are due to change from 1st April 2027. The date is confirmed, but the Government has not yet announced the new rates. AT A GLANCE: CHANGES LAST CHECKED: 15 October 2026 Change takes effect: 1st April 2027 Where: UK Who is affected: Eligible workers covered by…
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Help to Save Eligibility Expands From 6th April 2028: Who May Qualify?
Help to Save eligibility is planned to expand from 6th April 2028 for some Universal Credit claimants receiving the child element, carer element or both. Learn who may qualify, how current bonuses work and what wider reforms are planned.
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Savings Interest Tax Rates Rise to 22%, 42% and 47% From April 2027
Savings income tax rates rise from April 2027, but the Personal Savings Allowance and other allowances mean the effect will vary between savers.
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Council Tax Moves to 12 Monthly Payments by Default From April 2027
Council Tax in England will move to 12 monthly payments by default, with newly liable taxpayers affected from April 2027 and existing taxpayers from April 2028.
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Scotland Replaces Air Passenger Duty With Air Departure Tax From April 2027
Air Departure Tax starts in Scotland on 1st April 2027. Find out what changes, who is affected, the 2027-28 rates, exemptions and what passengers need to know.
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State Pension Triple Lock to Change From April 2030 Under New Plans
The State Pension triple lock is set to change from April 2030. Here is what Andy Burnham has announced, how the new system could work, who could be affected and what it means for current and future pensioners.
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Cash ISA Limit Falls to £12,000 for Under-65s From April 2027
From 6th April 2027, most under-65s will face a £12,000 annual Cash ISA limit, while the overall ISA allowance remains £20,000. The age-65 rule and new ISA transfer restrictions also matter.
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Cold Weather Payments Start on 1st November 2026
Cold Weather Payments return for winter 2026/27 from 1st November 2026. The scheme covers eligible people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and provides £25 for each qualifying seven-day period of very cold weather. AT A GLANCE LAST CHECKED: 29th September 2026 Change takes effect: 1st November 2026 Where: England, Wales and Northern Ireland Who…
