Student and postgraduate loan thresholds and rates

From 6 April 2025, new thresholds for student loan repayments will take effect, impacting borrowers across the UK. Whether you're on Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 4, or repaying a postgraduate loan, here’s a breakdown of the latest changes and what they mean for you....

Private rental deposits

There are special rules under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme that limits the amount of deposit that landlords in England can request. There are also further limitations on what landlords and agents can charge tenants. If you are renting a residential property you may have...

Changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge

The changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) announced as part of the Spring Budget came into effect on 6 April 2024. The income threshold at which HICBC starts to be charged has been increased from £50,000 to £60,000. The HICBC is charged...