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New energy efficiency rules for rental properties
The minimum EPC rating for landlords is set to increase.
6-minute read
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State pension age increase: what’s the retirement age in the UK?
The state pension age is increasing in 2026. When can you retire and access it?
6-minute read
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HMRC’s crackdown on tax avoidance
Find out how the laws might be changing around tax avoidance.
4-minute read
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Will the Procurement Act 2023 make it easier to get government work?
Procurement for government contracts has been historically difficult to navigate.
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Latest guides
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6-minute read
New energy efficiency rules for rental properties
The minimum EPC rating for landlords is set to increase.
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6-minute read
State pension age increase: what’s the retirement age in the UK?
The state pension age is increasing in 2026. When can you retire and access it?
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4-minute read
HMRC’s crackdown on tax avoidance
Find out how the laws might be changing around tax avoidance.
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