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This Monday

MTD comes for sole traders earning £50k+ from April 2026

What it means for you, who's affected, and the 3 things to do this month. Plain English, no waffle.

4 minute read
Last Monday

HSE updated PPE rules for cold-weather sites

The standards changed. We tell you what you can keep using and what needs replacing before winter.

3 minute read
Two weeks ago

HMRC closed a CIS verification loophole

If your contractor verified you in 2023, you might already be on 30% deductions and not know it. How to check, in 90 seconds.

2 minute read
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Live · Northampton, UK

Alex here. I'm a subby in the UK construction game — same as you, probably.

Started this because I got sick of finding out about HMRC changes from a fine. Or a bloke down the pub. Or that one mate who reads gov.uk for fun (we all know one).

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