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The 2026/27 UK tax year starts on 6 April 2026, and it brings several important changes that could affect your take-home pay, savings, investments, and business. This guide breaks down everything in simple terms so you can plan ahead and make the most of the allowances available to you.

The government announced the new NHS pay rates for 2026/27 on Thursday 12 February. This covers all staff whose pay is set by the NHS Pay Review Body. All NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts will get a 3.3% pay rise added to their basic salary.

How to choose between easy-access, notice and fixed-rate savings accounts, what drives the rates, and how to squeeze the best return on your savings.

Following the Department for Education’s confirmation of a 4% salary increase for educators in England, updated compensation structures are now available for the 2025-26 school year.

Nurses, midwives, paramedics, and other healthcare staff across Scotland have voted to accept an 8% pay increase over the next two years.

In a recent announcement, it was confirmed that doctors and dentists working for the Welsh NHS will receive a 4% pay rise, while other NHS workers will see a 3.6% increase. Both pay hikes exceed the current inflation rate, which stands at 3.5%.

Nursing professionals in England and Wales are set to receive a 3.6% wage increase later this year, but unions are expressing strong dissatisfaction, arguing that the pay rise is insufficient and comes too late.

Breaking News: On May 22, 2025, the Government confirmed a 3.6% pay increase for NHS Agenda for Change staff. The updated pay scales, reflecting this rise, are provided below. This page will be continually updated with more details as they are released, including confirmed HCAS pay rates and any other adjustments to the pay structure.

It’s that time again—when a new tax year begins and brings with it a host of changes and updates to tax regulations. 12 Key Changes for the 2025/2026 Tax Year