by Edward | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog
Just before Christmas, the government made an announcement regarding the long-running Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign. But who are WASPI women, what are they campaigning about and what does the government’s announcement mean for you? Who...
by Edward | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog
Shortly after coming in to office, Rachel Reeves announced her plan for a major pension reform. The detail has not been completely disclosed to date. More will come to light following consultations, in the lead up to the expected Pension Schemes Bill in 2025. In the...
by Edward | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog
As is often the case when a new political party takes office in Downing Street, the last few months have seen a flurry of policies announced. The opportunity is there for the government to make their mark with favourable policies. They can also make unpopular...
by Edward | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog
Inheritance tax (IHT) is a tax paid on the estate of deceased individuals that exceeds certain thresholds, known as the Nil Rate Bands (NRBs). It has recently been in the news due to some announcements made in the Autumn Statement at the end of October. In this...
by Edward | Oct 30, 2024 | Blog
Wednesday 30th October 2024 marked the first Labour Budget in 14 years, as the Chancellor announced her Autumn Statement. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, warned of the “difficult decisions” she would have to make. This was to fill a £40bn shortfall between...
by Edward | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
On Wednesday 30th October, the Chancellor the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will announce her first Budget, known as the Autumn Statement. She has indicated that the Budget will involve “difficult decisions”, to fill a £22bn “black hole” in the...