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Plain-English articles on UK tax, UAE work rules, travel and everyday sums – with worked examples, the official sources, and a free tool for each.
- UK tax · How UK Take-Home Pay Is Worked Out (2026/27)A plain-English walk through income tax, National Insurance and student loans on a UK salary, with worked examples using 2026/27 figures.
- UAE · UAE End-of-Service Gratuity Explained (Labour Law)How end-of-service gratuity is worked out under the UAE Labour Law for private-sector staff: 21 and 30 days' pay rules, the cap, and worked examples.
- UK tax · Stamp Duty for First-Time Buyers in EnglandHow Stamp Duty Land Tax works in England and Northern Ireland for first-time buyers, home movers and second homes, with worked examples.
- UK tax · Self-Employed Tax Explained (2026/27)How sole traders pay income tax and Class 4 National Insurance on their profit in 2026/27, with worked examples and how much to set aside.
- UK tax · How to Add or Remove VAT – Formulas and ExamplesThe simple formulas for adding VAT to a price and taking VAT out of a VAT-inclusive total, with worked examples at the UK's 20% and 5% rates.
- UK tax · HMRC Mileage Allowance Rates Explained (2026/27)HMRC approved mileage rates for 2026/27: what you can be paid tax-free per business mile, how to claim relief, and worked examples.