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The rising personal tax burden is becoming harder to ignore. This July’s tax take was 17% higher than just two years ago, while many more savers are now expected to pay tax on their savings than originally forecast.

The return of company cars is gathering pace, largely because electric and low-emission vehicles offer more favourable tax treatment.

The date is in the diary. The Autumn Budget 2026 preview starts with confirmation that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget on Wednesday 28 October.

The unfair dismissal new rules coming into force from 1 January 2027 will bring two important changes for employers. The qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal protection will fall from two years to six months.

The latest Making Tax Digital update affects sole traders and landlords who should already be using the system, as well as those due to join from April 2027.

New rules on inheritance tax on pensions will give executors and other personal representatives added responsibilities from 6 April 2027.

Cash ISA changes from 6 April 2027 will reduce how much most people under 65 can save into a cash ISA each year.

The EMI scheme changes introduced in April 2026 have widened access to tax-advantaged employee share options across the UK.

Companies House filing changes due from April 2028 will affect micro-entities and small companies across the UK.

Winter fuel payment recovery can apply where a pensioner’s income is more than £35,000. HMRC has recently updated its guidance on how the process works.

New HMRC data shows just how much the UK tax mix relies on four major taxes: income tax, National Insurance, VAT and corporation tax.

Pension scams could become more common as people try to understand the inheritance tax changes due to affect some inherited pension funds from 6 April 2027.