About us

Bridge Basics explains the money rules that reach ordinary UK households: pensions, tax, the home and the routine checks that keep payments safe.

What we publish

Each article takes one rule or process and explains how it works, with a worked example and links to the official pages behind it. The four sections are Pensions, Tax, Home and Money safety.

How articles are checked

Figures come from official sources such as GOV.UK, HMRC, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Financial Conduct Authority, Ofgem and the Civil Aviation Authority. Each article lists its sources and the date the figures were checked. Where a change has been announced but is not yet law, we say so. Worked examples use invented figures and are labelled as illustrations.

Articles are written and checked by the Bridge Basics editorial team. If you spot a mistake, please tell us through the contact page.

Who publishes the site, and how it is funded

Bridge Basics is published by Raotsa OÜ, a company registered in Estonia (registry code 16342323, VAT number EE102526754). It is a sponsored information site, which is why every page carries the label “Advertisement · Sponsored content by Raotsa OÜ”. The site is promoted through paid advertising.

The site is not a government website, sells no financial products, takes no applications and charges no fees. It does not give personal advice. For your own situation, use the official services or free guidance from MoneyHelper.

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Last updated: 2 November 2026