Image source: Unsplash If budgeting feels more like a rigid diet than a flexible financial lifestyle, you’re not alone. For decades, traditional money advice has hammered us with rules that sound sensible—“stick to 50/30/20,” “never touch your savings,” or “always buy in bulk.” But as the economy shifts, so should your approach. Today’s smartest savers … Read more
On 6 April 2025, the UK’s consumer protection landscape changed significantly with the introduction of new consumer protection rules—the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. While the media spotlight may focus on larger corporations, SMEs must be equally vigilant. Ignoring these new rules could expose your business to hefty penalties, especially for those operating digitally. … Read more
Professor Steve Peers, Royal Holloway University of London Photo credit: Home Office, via Wikimedia Commons – the former Home Secretary meets Rwanda’s foreign minister Introduction An unlawful attempt to remove asylum-seekers to an unsafe country that they had no connection with, in breach of basic human rights – as confirmed by the Supreme Court. … Read more
Big changes are coming for UK landlords. From April 2026, HMRC is rolling out new digital tax reporting rules as part of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. If you’re a buy-to-let landlord, it’s time to get familiar with what’s ahead. Let’s explain everything you need to know, from income thresholds to the best MTD-compatible … Read more
The European Commission has published a Factual Summary report on the public consultation on Evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives (the Summary). While we await for the Commission’s fuller analysis of the responses to the consultation (which officials have publicly acknowledged to be processing with AI tools, at least in part) after the summer, it … Read more