We are working closely with a number of our clients ensuring they are able to make the most of important changes to inheritance tax rules announced in the 2015 Budget. If you own a property worth up to £1million, you can leave it to your children or grandchildren completely free of inheritance tax as from […]
After months of uncertainty, Prime Minister Theresa May has finally laid out her vision of post-Brexit Britain. In a 43-minute speech on Tuesday, Mrs May went into some detail about her 12 negotiating objectives. The Government made it clear that this will be the Prime Minister’s only statement on the matter before the start of […]
One of the downsides to the ever advancing technology is the ease with which people can fall prey to so called scammers. I heard recently about a fellow professional who was caught out in an unfortunate and, ultimately, expensive sting. He was contacted by email by the scammer masquerading as a client asking him to […]
The Government’s first – and last – Autumn Statement will be remembered for its sensibleness. When faced with a crisis, Ronald Reagan had a catchphrase: “Don’t just do something. Stand there.” May’s Chancellor is cut from the same cloth. Philip Hammond is not about fancy initiatives, meddling too much or tweaking things for the sake […]
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The value of some final salary pensions have risen dramatically in the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Following the Brexit vote on June 23, UK 10-year gilt yields fell to below one per cent for the first time ever, increasing the cost for so called “Defined Benefit” pension schemes to […]
Inheritance Tax changes explained
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweWe are working closely with a number of our clients ensuring they are able to make the most of important changes to inheritance tax rules announced in the 2015 Budget. If you own a property worth up to £1million, you can leave it to your children or grandchildren completely free of inheritance tax as from […]
PM spells out Brexit vision
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweAfter months of uncertainty, Prime Minister Theresa May has finally laid out her vision of post-Brexit Britain. In a 43-minute speech on Tuesday, Mrs May went into some detail about her 12 negotiating objectives. The Government made it clear that this will be the Prime Minister’s only statement on the matter before the start of […]
Beware the scammers
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweOne of the downsides to the ever advancing technology is the ease with which people can fall prey to so called scammers. I heard recently about a fellow professional who was caught out in an unfortunate and, ultimately, expensive sting. He was contacted by email by the scammer masquerading as a client asking him to […]
Autumn Statement is just what business needs – but heed pension warning
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by EdwardLambThe Government’s first – and last – Autumn Statement will be remembered for its sensibleness. When faced with a crisis, Ronald Reagan had a catchphrase: “Don’t just do something. Stand there.” May’s Chancellor is cut from the same cloth. Philip Hammond is not about fancy initiatives, meddling too much or tweaking things for the sake […]
Final Salary Pensions: Values rise post-Brexit
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweThe value of some final salary pensions have risen dramatically in the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Following the Brexit vote on June 23, UK 10-year gilt yields fell to below one per cent for the first time ever, increasing the cost for so called “Defined Benefit” pension schemes to […]