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McIlroy honours omission came despite Stormont nomination

There had been expectation within Northern Ireland’s devolved government that the Masters champion would be knighted in the King’s New Year Honours.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

‘Lost decade’ of progress after UK introduced shared parental leave, say experts

Research suggests fewer than one in 60 public sector workers share leave with partners when they have a baby

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Capital Gains Tax is becoming a £30bn investor nightmare - here’s why and how to cut your bill

Frozen thresholds, inflation and increased tax rates all mean people can end up paying more without doing anything differently at all

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy? How to avoid the tax traps catching out casual sellers

Side hustles have become commonplace but make sure you know the legal limits

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

DWP confirms payment date changes for Christmas and New Year

Both the DWP and HMRC have set out revised payment dates for the festive period

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

HMRC issues warning to seasonal Christmas workers

The tax authority is advising workers to ‘check your pay’ over the holidays, especially seasonal staff on short-term contracts

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Roasted! Morrisons loses £17m VAT battle over rotisserie chickens

High court rules whole cooked cool-down chickens should be subject to standard 20% tax rate for hot food

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

The key tax year and financial dates you need to know for 2026

Look ahead to the new year and get your financial calendar in shape

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Former betting bosses facing bribery and fraud charges begin lawsuit against Gambling Commission

Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman say regulator breached right to privacy during Entain bid for casino website 888

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

HMRC owes me £2,200 but says it could be 33 weeks before it pays me back

A reader says they overpaid their national insurance, but seem to be lending the government money with no interest

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025