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29/09/2026

How to Spot a Fake CAPTCHA Scam

A fake CAPTCHA can put your device at risk. Learn how to recognize the signs, avoid common traps, and find out what to do if you click one.

04/09/2026

21/08/2026

What are cash basis and simplified expenses?

This video explains two key tax schemes that can make managing your taxes easier if you're self-employed or in a partnership. Find out about:

• the key differences between cash basis and traditional accounting
• cash basis becoming the default accounting method from 2024 to 2025
• how to opt out, if you're using traditional accounting
• simplified expenses, also known as flat rates
• using the flat rates for vehicles, working from home and living at your business premises.

We'll guide you through these schemes and how to apply them when keeping records and filling in your tax return.

0:00 Cash basis and simplified expenses
0:14 What cash basis means
0:25 Cash basis from 2024 to 2025
0:57 What simplified expenses are
1:19 Flat rate expense categories
1:29 Records you’ll need to keep
1:45 More information on GOV.UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIn5hiFfZpk

This video explains two key tax schemes that can make managing your...

21/08/2026

Class 2 National Insurance and your 2025 to 2026 Self Assessment tax return

If you're self-employed or in a partnership, this video explains what you need to know about Class 2 National Insurance contributions for 2025 to 2026. Find out:

• how Class 2 National Insurance contributions protect your entitlement to State Pension and other benefits
• when contributions are treated as paid
• about making voluntary contributions
• filling in your Self assessment tax return correctly

For more information about Self Assessment and National Insurance visit GOV.UK.

0:00 Introduction
0:14 Paying voluntary Class 2 contributions
1:15 Completing your tax return
1:34 Checking and updating your Class 2 amount
1:56 If you start or stop self-employment
2:19 Final calculation
2:27 Further guidance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG4Segirosk

15/08/2026

Weekend night buses from are running tonight from midnight! 🌃 🚌

The five routes are paid for by Aberdeen City Council and will be operated by on Friday and Saturday nights, from 12midnight to approx 3am.
The routes cover Inverurie and Banchory, Kingswells, Bridge of Don, Cove, Kincorth, and areas and villages in between.

😍 Full routes & timetable information are at available at https://orlo.uk/i5ua0 😍
First Aberdeen’s single fares will apply on the service and Concessionary and Under 22’s National Entitlement Cards travel for free.
Night buses are part of the Council's commitment to the Purple Flag, a prestigious UK award for excellence in the evening and night time economy.

31/07/2026

COMMERCIAL SPACE - NOW LET
Under £20 per Day
ABERDEEN CENTRAL | WEST END

Quiet Self Contained, Single Story with Single Step Access.

Granite Walls. South Facing capturing the Natural Light all Day.

Front Treatment Room & Rear Reception or Workspace. Easy On Street Drop Off & Pick Up or for Disabled Parking. Single toilet.
No Shower.

Located Opposite the Nuffield Gym & Close to the Silver Fin Building with numerous tenants, including Shell HQ & Barclays Regional Offices.

COMMERCIAL SPACE - Under £20 per Day ABERDEEN CENTRAL / WEST END Quiet Self Contained, Single Story with Single Step Access. Granite Walls. South Facing capturing the Natural Light all Day. Front Treatment Room & Rear Reception or Workspace. Easy Drop Off & Pick Up or for Disabled Parking. Single t...

30/07/2026

This video explains everything you need to know about your Self Assessment tax calculation and making any payments due. Find out:

• what's included in your tax calculation
• what payments on account are and how they work
• how your tax is calculated on the SA302
• how to budget for your tax bill
• about different ways to pay your tax bill online
• what to do if you can't pay your tax bill on time.

There's more information on GOV.UK and in other videos on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwnKa50XJBc

This video explains everything you need to know about your Self Ass...

09/07/2026

Licensed premises managers and supervisors are required to hold a personal licence, to legally sell alcohol, and must obtain a Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) and ensure it remains current.
Aberdeen City Council is an accredited centre for this qualification and provides access to accredited trainers.
Regular courses for the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (refreshers) are held at Marischal College in the city centre.
More information and booking is via https://orlo.uk/kvSeW

12/05/2026

This video explains what property rental expenses are allowable for legal, management and other professional fees. It covers:• what qualifies as an allowable...

16/04/2026

Housing (Scotland) Act 2025

Recent and upcoming changes

Requests for Rent and Property Details

From 1 April 2026, councils can ask registered landlords for rent and property information under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.

All councils must assess rent conditions in their area and submit a report to Scottish Ministers by 31 May 2027, and at least once every five years after that. This information helps Scottish Ministers decide whether a rent control area is needed.

Rent control areas can only be introduced where restricting rent increases is considered necessary and proportionate. Before any decision is made, Scottish Ministers must consult local authorities and representatives of landlords and tenants.

Why is this information be asked for?

Accurate rent information is essential to understand local rent pressures and to support fair, evidence based decisions.

The Act allows councils to request rent and property details from landlords once per year. These powers came into force on 1 April 2026.

You will receive no more than one request in any 12 month period
You must reply within 28 days
The information provided must be accurate
What information will be requested

For each property on your landlord registration, you will be asked to provide:

The type of tenancy (for example, a Private Residential Tenancy)
The current rent being charged
Previous rent payable and date of increase
The number of bedrooms
The number of floors
The type of property (for example, detached, semi-detached, terraced, or flatted)
Further information can be found within the following link https://www.gov.scot/policies/private-renting/rent-controls/