Healey’s growth agenda meets fiscal reality
In his first major speech, Chancellor John Healey today set out optimistic plans to drive economic growth across ‘every postcode’ in the UK. Taking a more positive approach than his predecessor, Healey said the UK was ‘turning a corner’, pointing to signs of growth...
Five allowances to use before tax year end
Using your allowances has become more important than ever as the cost of living and inflation have increased. Tax wrappers such as ISAs and pensions offer significant long-term benefits. The right plan depends on your individual circumstances and may involve...
Making your pension & ISA allowances work for you
In the Autumn Budget 2025, the Chancellor announced changes to the cash ISA allowance from April 2027 and salary sacrifice pension contributions from April 2029.However, ISAs and pensions remain some of the most tax efficient ways to save in both the long and short...
Autumn Budget: walking a tightrope
Raising £26 billion over the next five years through measures such as frozen personal tax thresholds, introducing national insurance on salary sacrifice contributions, as well as increased taxes on dividends, property and savings income, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has...