FinanceI Have Never Paid National Insurance: Will I Get a Pension?
Yes, you may still get a UK State Pension even if you have never personally paid National Insurance. You could have qualifying years through National…
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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 each regular payment is made after the four-week 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 2026: What Is Confirmed And What Could Change Next?
The OBR State Pension Age Change has become an important issue in 2026 as the UK begins its phased increase in State Pension age from…
FinanceTax Threshold Freeze HMRC Data Signals a Wider UK Tax Net | Who Will Pay More?
The latest tax threshold freeze HMRC data shows the number of people paying Income Tax continuing to rise as wages, pensions and other taxable incomes…
FinanceMonthly Tax Bills Self-Employed Consultation: Latest 2026 Position After Consultation Closed
The Monthly Tax Bills Self-Employed Consultation has now closed. HMRC opened the consultation on 23 June 2026 and accepted responses until 4 August 2026. As…
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…