Apr 30, 2024 | Government Announcements
HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions have launched the "Check your State Pension Forecast" online tool, enabling individuals to verify gaps in their National Insurance (NI) contributions since 2006 and determine if additional payments are necessary to secure...
Apr 19, 2024 | Government Announcements
The UK Games Fund (UKGF) has allocated £3 million in grants to 22 burgeoning video game studios to enhance their development projects and boost market readiness. This initiative is part of a broader Government strategy aiming to expand the creative industries by £50...
Apr 10, 2024 | Government Announcements
From 28 June 2024, the limit for debt covered by a Debt Relief Order (DRO) for individuals who do not own a home will rise from £30,000 to £50,000. A DRO halts payments on debts, including interest, for 12 months, apart from rent and utility bills. It imposes certain...
Apr 4, 2024 | Current AffairsGovernment Announcements
HMRC has announced that millions of UK families receiving Child Benefit will see their payments increase from 6 April 2024. In a move to support households, the Government has raised the annual entitlement for families with one child to £1,331, marking an increase of...
Mar 21, 2024 | Government Announcements
HMRC has quickly reversed its decision to permanently close certain helplines following widespread backlash. Initial plans included shutting down the self-assessment helpline for six months from April and limiting the VAT helpline to weekdays only. Critics, including...
