FinanceI Have Never Paid National Insurance: Will I Get a Pension?
Someone who has never personally paid National Insurance may still qualify for a UK State Pension. The important question is not simply whether National Insurance…
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Sarah Jenkins is Senior Editor at UK Business Journals, covering UK finance, corporate developments, mergers, acquisitions and market analysis. She also reviews finance, tax and business-focused articles for editorial accuracy.
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FinanceIs PIP Paid in Arrears? | Understanding PIP Payment Dates
Yes. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is normally paid every four weeks in arrears. This means a regular PIP payment is made after the period it…
FinanceAndy Burnham’s Property Tax Impact: Could UK Rents Rise Again?
The Andy Burnham property tax impact cannot yet be calculated because the Government has not published a final tax rate, valuation method, liability framework or…
FinanceUK Independent School Tax Policy: What the 20% VAT Means for Parents, Students and Schools?
The UK independent school tax policy currently consists of two main measures: 20% VAT on chargeable private education and boarding services across the UK, and…
FinanceOBR State Pension Age Change Could Push More Over-65s Into Poverty
The OBR State Pension age change refers to the financial effect of the legislated increase from age 66 to 67 between April 2026 and spring…
FinanceTax Threshold Freeze HMRC Data Signals a Wider UK Tax Net | Who Will Pay More?
HMRC data shows the UK income tax net widening, with taxpayers projected to rise from 36.7 million in 2023/24 to 40.8 million in 2026/27. Rising…
FinanceMonthly Tax Bills Self-Employed Consultation: What HMRC Proposes?
HMRC has not confirmed monthly tax bills for every self-employed worker. A new consultation is examining whether sole traders, freelancers, landlords and other Income Tax…
Business NewsAsda Hale Barns Replaced by Waitrose in Major Retail Move | What Happened?
The Asda Hale Barns store is set to close, with Waitrose preparing to take over the Hale Barns Square supermarket site after a full refit.…
Business NewsAnglian Water Hosepipe Ban Exemptions: Who Is Exempt in 2026?
Anglian Water hosepipe ban exemptions do exist, but they are not blanket permissions for unrestricted hosepipe use. Some exceptions depend on a person’s health or…
Business NewsUlster University Cost Saving Measures: Business Impact of £5m Cuts Plan
Ulster University cost saving measures have become an important business and education story in Northern Ireland after reports that the university is considering a wider…