For nearly half a century, Britain promised to protect taxpayers from inflation. Then it stopped. The result is the largest tax rise most people never voted for, and one that now reaches into 2031.

When prospective homebuyers calculate the cost of a new property, the usual suspects quickly fill the ledger, Surveyor fees, deposits etc, Stamp Duty is often neglected from the calculation

From April 2026, self-employed workers and landlords face the most significant overhaul of the self-assessment tax system in a generation. Here is what it means, who it affects, and why the timeline matters.