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What is the ‘bedroom tax’? The ‘Bedroom tax’ is referred to as a penalty levied if you own a spare bedroom or are renting a council or association property. The bedroom tax is also called the ‘ under-occupancy penalty.’ It can also be referred to as the ‘ removal of spare room subsidy.’ It is often called the bedroom ‘size criteria rule.’ The coalition government introduced this reform in 2013 under the Welfare Reforms Act 2012. Why was the bedroom tax introduced? The government aimed to free up housing to accommodate more than 300,000 people. This tax came into effect…

Exhibition planning can be messy, confusing and sometimes exhausting. However, it is absolutely crucial. An efficient exhibition plan can set you apart from the competition and turn your trade show into a success. Therefore, to help you plan a profitable trade show, we have got you this article. You see, most exhibition organisers follow a certain plan for all their trade shows in an attempt to execute a successful exhibition. But by the time you will be done with this blog, you will not require the assistance of exhibition organisers and shall be able to do it all by yourself.…

Other than practising law, there are various jobs opportunities that an individual can do with a law degree in the UK. The work experience and the various skills that an individual inculcates while doing a law degree are analytical and research skills, good communication, problem-solving skills; these skills are useful in various other alternatives of jobs that are available after having a law degree in the UK. There are various job alternatives other than an individual with a law degree can pursue are planning and consultancy work, management. Other than this legal knowledge you gain while studying law degree is…

We know money and types of money can get a little confusing as there are several types and multiple reasons why they are used. Do not worry; we have got you covered! So which 20 notes are legal tender? The 20 Euro notes that can be used to pay any debt or any official payment are notes that can be used as legal tender. The legal tender notes from the 2002 series, the first series, have the same value as the 2019 second series legal tender. What is legal tender? Legal tenders are the types of notes that can be…

Commercial Law means to the rules and regulations businessmen need to follow while transacting goods and services in the UK. In other words, it includes all the legal services that are necessary to support businesses in the UK. What Is Commercial Law? Commercial law helps in the expansion of the country’s economy as it increases the rate of buying and selling of goods by the businessmen and it is also necessary for a country since it has legal procedures and regulations to follow when things do not go the way the businessmen expect. Various laws in relation to consumer credit,…

The answer to this question, ‘what knives are legal in The U.K?’ is simple; the U.K knife law only allows a folding knife whose blade does not exceed 3 inches or 7.62 cm in length. And this pocket knife must not lock at a place. Being found in possession of a knife or any sharp or bladed object other than this can get you into legal trouble. Unless you have a very, very valid reason, do not carry a knife or any sharp object. Screwdrivers are not included in this list of sharp objects. Trekking or camping can be a…

Homosexuality has had a long past in The U.K. It had a lot of opposition and controversies but still was made legal anyway. The exact date for when homosexuality was made legal in the U.K. can get a little confusing. For the record, homosexuality was decriminalised in 1967 in the U.K. but had numerous things to come ahead. Even after 1967, homosexuals were still unsafe and often experienced discrimination of all sorts and had to work their way through it. But in the end, everything falls in line, and so did the homosexuality laws. History of homosexuality laws in the…

There is a lot of confusion around the rules and regulations encompassing double yellow lines in The U.K. Some gain and some lose a considerable sum of money because the double yellow lines regulations are unclear. We will look at times when the double yellow lines are not legal and a few other cords on the road and what they indicate. If you are a beginner or have got a ticket on the double yellow lines, you must read this. Let us now look at the situations when the double yellow lines are not legal. When are double yellow lines…

What is the PAYE tax? ‘Pay as you earn, ‘also known as PAYE, refers to the income tax directly reduced from your salary. This method was introduced in 1944. Generally, employers pay their income tax (IT) through PAYE. The income tax is directly reduced from the salary every week or every month before receiving it at the source. The employer directly sends the tax to HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) before he pays your salary. However, some people continue to pay income taxes based on their self-assessment. How is the PAYE tax calculated? PAYE tax is calculated based on…

What is Tax Credit? There are two types of tax credits. These state benefits are of two types: Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit The amount paid to work people who receive a low income is known as Working Tax Credit. Both self-employed or working for someone can benefit from working tax credit. It is aimed to boost the income of anyone who has a low income. Working Tax Credit is administered by Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs (HMRC). Child Tax Credits are benefits given to working or non-working people responsible for a child. You can claim anyone or both…