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HMRC collects a record amount in Capital Gains Tax. Here’s how you could manage your liability

Published: October 5, 2023 by Jennifer Armstrong

The latest release from HMRC shows it collected a record £16.7 billion in 2021/22 through Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – a 15% increase on the previous tax year. Cuts to a tax exemption could mean CGT receipts might climb even … Continue reading

3 valuable reasons your financial reviews are important

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Creating a financial plan is just the first step to reaching your goals. While you may have carefully set out what you need to do, financial reviews are still essential.   Often, it’s advised that you review your financial plan once … Continue reading

Investment market update: August 2023

Published: September 7, 2023 by Jennifer Armstrong

Globally, signs suggest the pace of inflation is slowing. However, businesses in some sectors are struggling and weighing on economies. Read on to discover some of the factors that affected investment markets in August 2023.  According to a Purchasing Managers’ … Continue reading

Why soaring interest rates are affecting national debt and could mean tax rises

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

High inflation and rising interest rates aren’t just affecting households, they’re affecting the UK’s public finances too. Forecasts suggest the government may need to implement tax rises to avoid debt spiralling.  According to the Office for National Statistics, at the … Continue reading

Report: 1 in 5 people will be living with a major illness in 2040

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

New research suggests more people will be living with a major illness in the future and it could place pressure on health services. It may also have implications for household finances over the long term.  A report from the Health … Continue reading