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The British ISA – What does it offer to savers?
28 Mar 2024Jeremy Hunt unveiled a novel British Individual Savings Account (ISA) in his spring Budget statement that aims to invigorate investment in the United Kingdom. What is the new British ISA? The British ISA introduces an additional £5,000 tax-free allowance for
Could inflation hit 2% by April – Latest forecasts suggest further falls ahead
28 Mar 2024In a promising development for the UK economy, analysts from Bloomberg Economics and the National Institute for Economic and Social Research have forecasted that the inflation rate could fall below two per cent by April – for the first time
Your pension and the Spring Budget
28 Mar 2024The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has outlined a series of pension reforms and initiatives aimed at bolstering investment in the UK and refining the pension landscape in this latest Budget. These reforms include exploring a ‘pot for life’ model and enhancing
Spring Budget Summary 2024
6 Mar 2024The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next
How to avoid cash flow crises in your daily lives with the right wealth strategy
29 Feb 2024Cash flow as a concept is more commonly used in the world of business, but having a steady flow of income and outgoings in your personal life is just as essential. Understanding and managing your cash flow is important for
Why channelling your NI cut into your pension may be a smart move
29 Feb 2024The recent cut in National Insurance (NI) contributions presents millions of UK workers with a golden opportunity to boost their retirement savings. The drop from 12 per cent to 10 per cent in the main rate of NI contributions means
Navigating the financial landscape in 2024: Understanding the outlook for interest rates and inflation
29 Feb 2024As we progress through 2024, the financial landscape continues to evolve, marked by recent fluctuations in the UK’s inflation rate. In December, inflation rose to four per cent, up from 3.9 per cent in November. This increase is attributed to
Government launches consultation into the merging of pension pots
21 Dec 2023Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a consultation on workplace pensions in November’s Autumn Statement, focusing on allowing workers the flexibility to choose their own pension schemes, rather than being limited to their employer’s choice. This approach aims to address the issue
Autumn Statement – Good news for savers as changes to ISAs announced
21 Dec 2023The Autumn Statement brought positive news for savers and investors as the Chancellor announced significant changes to the current setup of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). These changes, set to take effect from April 2024, offer more flexibility and choices, marking
10 Top Tips for Saving Money this Christmas
11 Dec 2023With Christmas almost upon us, the festive period is yet another added pressure on the millions of households already struggling with high mortgage rates and monthly bills. Whilst there has been some good news in inflation finally dropping to single