Fuel price watchdog sharpens its teeth

by tiemadmin | Nov 21, 2023 | General

UK motorists will be protected at the pumps under tough new powers that will shine a light on any attempt from retailers to unfairly hike up fuel prices. Under new amendments tabled on 15 November 2023, to the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Bill,...

Cost of living payments

by tiemadmin | Nov 6, 2023 | General

You may have been entitled to a Cost of Living Payments of £301 (paid April/May 2023) and should be about to receive £300 (payable early November 2023) and a further £299 due spring 2024. Payments are limited to persons claiming the following...

Paying tax by direct debit

by tiemadmin | Nov 2, 2023 | General

One of the many ways that payments can be made to HMRC is by using a direct debit. The direct debit can be set up online. You can pay your tax bill using direct debit if you have an online account with HMRC for: Self-assessment Employers’ PAYE and National...

Scottish council tax frozen

by tiemadmin | Oct 25, 2023 | General

Humza Yousaf, Scotland's First Minister, has announced that council tax rates will be frozen in the next financial year to support people struggling with the effects of high inflation.  First Minister Humza Yousaf said that the: “Announcement will bring...

Have you downloaded your HMRC app?

by tiemadmin | Oct 12, 2023 | General

HMRC’s free tax app is available to download from the App Store for iOS and from the Google Play Store for Android. The latest version of the app includes updated functionality to check your Child Benefit and State Pension, set a reminder to make a...

Cost of Living payments 2023-24 support

by tiemadmin | Oct 12, 2023 | General

The Cost of Living support package has been designed to help over 8 million households in receipt of means tested benefits. The details for Cost of Living Payments due in the 2023-24 tax year were published earlier this year and have recently been updated. Eligible...