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5 practical things to check as part of a financial midlife MOT

Published: March 22, 2023 by Jennifer Armstrong

Rishi Sunak is reportedly drawing up plans to provide a “midlife MOT” to assess the financial health of workers and retirees. Taking stock of your finances in your 40s and 50s could lead to greater financial freedom in the future. … Continue reading

Explained: How pension tax relief works and boosts your retirement savings

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Tax relief could boost your pension and mean you have more financial freedom in retirement. Yet it’s something that you may overlook when reviewing your pension, as analysis suggests that some workers aren’t claiming their full entitlement.  In fact, according … Continue reading

All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget

Published: March 15, 2023 by Jennifer Armstrong

Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements ultimately brought down the short-lived Truss administration, with current chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announcing a series of policy measures in November … Continue reading

Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost economic growth, Hunt delivered his first official Budget alongside the latest economic and fiscal outlook … Continue reading

Investment market update: January 2023

Published: February 3, 2023 by Jennifer Armstrong

Investors should expect further volatility in the markets in 2023, experts suggest. Economies around the world are facing recession due to factors including high inflation and rising interest rates. The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva predicts that a third of … Continue reading