Beware fake parking fine texts

Beware fake parking fine texts

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges. The text messages warn people that they have a ‘parking penalty charge’, and that if they do not pay on time, that...
What is fiscal drag?

What is fiscal drag?

The freezing of tax thresholds often leads to a phenomenon known as fiscal drag. When tax thresholds remain unchanged, taxpayers will likely pay more tax as their earnings rise without a corresponding increase in allowances. As a result, more people are...
What is fuel duty?

What is fuel duty?

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has offered the following explanation: “Fuel duties are levied on purchases of petrol, diesel and a variety of other fuels. They represent a significant source of revenue for government. In 2023-24, we expect fuel...
Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff

Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff

The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure by seeking to tackle financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors. The Insolvency Service operates as an executive agency of the...
Ask for advice

Ask for advice

Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here are some key advantages: Expert Financial Guidance Accountants are trained professionals with deep knowledge of tax laws,...
Claiming Child Trust Fund cash

Claiming Child Trust Fund cash

If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting for you in a dormant Child Trust Fund (CTF). If your children recently turned 18 you should check to see if they have claimed the money, to which they are entitled. Children born after 31...