Changes announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget mean the way many people use ISAs will need to evolve, particularly for those under the age of 65. With limits on Cash ISAs being reduced, investing is likely to play a bigger role in making the most of your tax-efficient savings in the years ahead. A fresh …
The political background The chancellor Rachel Reeves has been under enormous pressure all year. In addition to some major economic headwinds, she has faced political battles on several fronts. Even her own MPs rebelled when she tried to save money through benefits cuts. The media reduced her choices down to two simple options. Break the …
Budget 2025: Pension salary sacrifice cap explained The Government has announced in its 2025 Budget a key change to pension salary sacrifice arrangements that could alter how many workers save for retirement. Under the new rules the Government will cap National Insurance (NI) relief, on pension contributions made through salary sacrifice, at £2,000 per year …
The Autumn 2025 Budget included several changes that may affect households, and businesses. We’ve highlighted the key points below, with more detail to follow in our December newsletter. If you have any concerns about how the updates might impact you, please do get in touch. Our top 3 key planning takeaways are: Venture Capital Trust (VCT)* …
Prices rises have remained steadily at 3.8% for three consecutive months, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows. These figures, published on 22 October 2025, show that the annual rate of the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained at 3.8% in the 12 months to September, unchanged for the third month in …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement, outlining the UK’s latest economic and spending priorities against a backdrop of tightening fiscal constraints. Reeves didn’t downplay the difficulties ahead. She pointed directly to external forces, including Donald Trump’s reintroduction of trade tariffs, as factors compounding the strain on the public purse. These global pressures have …
After all the noise and drama of the recent Budget, it is worth noting that the allowances and reliefs available for the core investment products that our clients use remain in place. ISA allowances and pension contributions remain intact. The dreaded Lifetime Allowance has not been resurrected, and rumours of the removal of pension tax-free …
The headlines will focus on the government’s decision to charge inheritance tax on any unused pension funds or death benefits. This is only part of the story, and there are a number of changes in the budget which makes a review of potential inheritance tax liabilities more important than ever. These measures are forecast to …
In an extensive address marking Labour’s return after nearly 15 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Statement on 30th October 2024. Below, we provide a summary of the key changes relevant to the financial planning sector. For a detailed breakdown of tax rates and allowances for 2025/26, visit www.gov.uk Taxation and Non-Domicile Regulations Starting …
Speaking in the Downing Street ‘rose garden’, made famous during the pandemic for lockdown parties and ‘that’ Dominic Cummings interview, Keir Starmer delivered a sobering speech on 27th August that sets the tone for the budget at the end of October. It’s “going to be painful” he said, asking the country to “accept short-term pain …
