Financial Focus: Spring 2023

Financial Focus: Spring 2023

In this issue… The reappearance of a full Budget in March almost three years after the start of the pandemic marked a return to ‘business as usual’. The circumstances, however, with record inflation and a cost of living crisis, are anything but usual. Although...
Financial Focus: Winter 2022

Financial Focus: Winter 2022

In this issue… The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement delivered both expectations and some surprises: two-year extensions on the tax threshold freezes, scaled back financial support for energy bills and cuts on both  dividend allowances and capital gains...
Financial Focus: Autumn 2022

Financial Focus: Autumn 2022

In this issue… Many have turned to savings to help meet their increased costs and in this edition we look at different aspects of the problem. For those eligible to draw down pension lump sums, the short term gain in funds could store up future problems in...
Financial Focus: Summer 2022

Financial Focus: Summer 2022

In this issue… Financial concerns are taking hold in an increasing number of households. The Chancellor’s promise of a £400 discount on everyone’s gas bill this year will be a welcome relief for many, but with petrol prices at eye-watering levels...
In Focus: Summer 2021

In Focus: Summer 2021

After the last 18 months, looking ahead is very appealing to many of us. However one critical area of future financial planning is often overlooked. Since the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold is now frozen for the next five years, many more estates will be subject to...
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