Nearly 30 key money dates to add to your diary for this year
Summary
The article provides a comprehensive checklist of key dates in 2026 that may impact personal finances. These dates cover changes to energy price caps, cryptocurrency regulations, inheritance tax, business rates, the minimum wage, State Pensions, and various allowances and tax rates. Significant changes include the abolition of the two-child benefit cap, increases to the National Living Wage, and adjustments to the dividend tax rate. The article also highlights deadlines for tax returns, benefit claims, and other financial obligations, emphasizing the importance of staying informed to manage finances effectively throughout the year. Several dates relate to the uprating of benefits and allowances based on inflation and wage data, as well as the introduction of new taxes on vaping and tobacco.
(Source:Daily Record)