Have you seen my pensions? The lost £31.1 billion…
There are now over three million ‘lost’ pensions worth over £31 billion.
Pensions and Inheritance Tax: beware April 2027
The latest Budget move to count pensions as part of your estate for inheritance tax (IHT) is a major change, with potentially significant consequences.
The NICs top-up countdown is underway again…
A third deadline for topping up State Pension entitlement is now coming into view.
Retirement saving targets – still too low
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has been crunching the numbers on the adequacy of pension contributions.
The 2025 State Pension increase
We now have a clear understanding of how much the main State Pension will increase next April.
Budget 2024 Overview: Key Announcements and Tax Changes
The Autumn Statement, Labour's first in over 14 years and referred to as the "Mega Budget," has been released. Rachel Reeves has addressed various speculations and made notable announcements. Below is a clear breakdown of what was announced and when…
Opening the books – the government’s spending inheritance…
The date of the next Budget has been announced, accompanied by the new Chancellor’s warning about government finances.
Pension decisions for the new government
Autumn won’t leave much time for the new government to settle before important pension policy decisions need to be made.
Light my FIRE – could you really retire early?
Do you dream of retiring much earlier than your peers?
Tax Relief Rumours: Chancellor Considers Move to a Flat Rate
The announcement of The Autumn Statement on 30th October sparked speculation about potential tax increases. Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested that the government has tough decisions to make and hinted at possible tax hikes to address a £22 billion fiscal gap.…