Self-assessment scam warning
Scammers are on the rise as the Self-Assessment deadline nears! HMRC warns that HMRC never emails or texts about tax refunds. Stay alert, report suspicious contacts, and protect your money from fraudsters. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting taxpayers with...
Protect your land and property from fraud
It is important to take the necessary steps to protect your land and property from fraud. You are at a higher risk if: Your identity has been stolen You rent out your property You live abroad The property is empty The property is not mortgaged The property is not...
Fuel prices report by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Fuel margins of retailers – the difference between what a retailer pays for its fuel and what it sells at – remain around the high levels seen during the CMA’s road fuel market study. Supermarket fuel margins increased over the May to...
How Council Tax is calculated
To calculate your Council Tax, you need to know the following: The valuation band of your property in England, Wales, or Scotland The amount your local council charges for that band Whether you qualify for a discount or exemption from the full bill If you are on a low...