Salary & Tax Insights
Expert guides to help you understand your payslip, tax codes, and how to maximize your take-home pay.
NHS Band 5 Pay Reform 2026: The Critical Nursing Review
A 3.3% pay rise is only half the story. The government is auditing all Band 5 roles for backdated structural salary uplifts.
NHS Pay Rise 2026/27: Is the 3.3% Offer Enough?
Government announces early 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff in England. Unions call it an insult. See how it affects your take-home pay.
Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75%: February 2026 Decision Explained
The Bank of England has voted to keep the base rate at 3.75%. What does this stability mean for mortgage holders, savers, and the cost of living?
Leaving the UK? How to Claim Your Tax Refund with the P85 Form
Moving abroad permanently? You may be owed a tax refund. Learn how to use the P85 form to claim back overpaid Income Tax and manage your final UK financial steps.
What Does Tax Code 1257L Mean? UK Tax Codes Explained (2025)
Confused by your payslip? We explain what 1257L, BR, D0, and K codes mean for your take-home pay in 2025/26.
Student Loan Repayment Guide 2025/26: Plan 1, 2, 4 & 5 Explained
Understand how much you will repay on your student loan in 2025/26. Detailed breakdown of payment thresholds for Plan 1, 2, 4, 5 and Postgraduate loans.