Pension decisions for the new government
Autumn won’t leave much time for the new government to settle before important pension policy…
The taxpayer club – have you joined?
New data from HMRC show growing numbers of income taxpayers paying above the basic rate.
Light my FIRE – could you really retire early?
Do you dream of retiring much earlier than your peers?
Flower Power Charity Day
During our investment seminar in October 2023, Jonathon Crisp expanded Henson Crisp's charitable work by…
Take a deep breath in a year of elections
Market responses to elections should be treated with caution.
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.…
Greenwashing clampdown on investment funds
New rules have come into force governing the claims made by sustainable funds.
Heading down on interest rates?
Central banks around the world are beginning to cut interest rates with the European Central…
Not in the NIC of time
A useful new web tool has emerged, a little late in the game, in a…
Henson Crisp shortlisted for regional business awards
We’ve been shortlisted for the Professional Services Small Business award in the East of England…
Labour Unveils Ambitious Agenda in Historic King’s Speech
Wednesday the 17th July marked an important date in UK history. For the first time…
How the Recent Election Results Might Impact Your Finances
Following the recent election on the 4th of July, the newly elected government's proposed tax…
From victory to Budget? Labour’s first 100 days
With a majority of over 200 and a weight of expectations, what happens next for…
‘798 years on hold’: navigating HMRC’s customer service issues
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report on HMRC customer service which isn’t…
Dow Jones breaks through 40,000
In mid-May 2024, the Dow Jones Index crossed the 40,000 threshold for the first time.
How to raise tax revenue without raising tax rates
As we count down to the general election in July, be wary of those manifesto…
Au-tonomy: a shiny investment or tarnished goods?
Gold is having its day in the sun, but for how long?
Probate fees on the rise
The fees for obtaining probate in England and Wales have increased.
New British Savings Bond – worth the wait?
National Savings provides a glimpse of the new savings bond promised in the Spring Budget.
Have you overlooked a changed tax status?
With allowances frozen or cut, you may have underpaid tax for 2023/24.
The WASPI saga continues
Many women born in the 1950s should be paid compensation for a shortfall in their…
Positive Change For Sustainable Investing
The adviser industry has joined forces to launch AdviserAction, demonstrating the power of collaboration and…
The inflation shopping basket – Out goes hand sanitiser, in comes vinyl…
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been sorting through its inflation shopping basket.
The child benefit tax rule changes
One of the few surprises in the Spring Budget was the change affecting how child…
Press Release – Welcoming New Non-Executive Board Member
Henson Crisp is pleased to announce that Jane Hill has joined our team as a…
The UK ISA slides into view
One of the many well-trailed announcements in the Spring Budget was the launch of a…
Born after 1978? Keep an eye on State pension age
An independent report suggests that the State pension age (SPA) should rise much faster than…
How much does retirement cost?
New research has put some surprising numbers on the income needed in retirement.
Demographics shift to minority married
New data on marriage and civil partnerships shows a significant threshold has been crossed.
Planning ahead for the new tax year
With the start of a new tax year approaching, now is the time to rethink…
Working to 72? The retirement procrastination problem
Recent research on planned retirement ages has produced some unexpected and perhaps unrealistic results.
Digesting the Spring Budget 2024
(Potentially) The biggest financial update before the election arrives - but what changes were announced and how…
The future of the State pension
Public opinion is pessimistic about the future of the State pension.
HMRC, eBay and second-hand news
The media storm surrounding HMRC taxing eBay and other online sellers from the start of…
On your marks – an early Spring Budget for 2024
A date to note in this year’s calendar is the early Spring Budget on Wednesday…
Time for tax year-end planning
With spring around the corner it is time to turn your thoughts to planning for…
Lessons from the FTSE at 40
As the FTSE 100 turned 40 on 3 January 2024, we look at how it…
A revamp for individual savings accounts (ISA)
From 6 April 2024, individual savings account (ISA) rules will be changing, mostly for the…
The regulator attacks greenwashing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules to ensure a green label on…
The national insurance tax cut
For employees, the national insurance cut announced in the Autumn Statement took effect on 6…
The widening gap: National Minimum Wage vs. new State pension
The gap between two government set income levels is the widest it has ever been.
New year, new you! Make sure you prioritise your financial wellbeing in 2024.
We often hear the phrase "New Year, new me", but rarely do we hear about…
Inflation pledge met, but what’s next?
The Prime Minister has met his pledge of halving inflation, but we’re not out of…
Getting a head start: retirement planning attitudes in 2023
A survey of 6,000 people, aged 18 to 80, revealed starkly different views on retirement…
Henson Crisp are combatting climate change with Carma
At our investment seminar in October we announced some positive news – we are joining…
Financial gifts for children this Christmas
It’s that time of year again when financial gifts may be given... and HMRC is…
Supporting Cared for Children
At Henson Crisp we feel it is important to support charities and our local community…
UK tax revenues set to break new records
Research has confirmed what your pocket already knows: UK taxes are at historically high levels.
Higher workplace pension contributions
New legislation has paved the way for important changes to automatic enrolment in workplace pensions.
The Autumn Statement 2023: Prioritising economic growth
The UK government has released its highly anticipated Autumn Statement, providing a glimpse into its…
A spring Budget cycle will resume shortly
The Chancellor has announced that he will issue an Autumn Statement on 22 November.
An uncertain future for the Triple Lock
State pension increases could be outpacing inflation next April, and there’s no guarantee of the…
The case for increasing pension contributions
A new think tank report highlights the need to increase pension contributions.
Intestacy limit breach delays uplift
“Get a will and keep it up to date” is advice that often appears in…
Deferring your state pension
You do not have to take your state pension at state pension age.
Do you know your OEICs from your ETFs?
Investment funds come in a variety of formats and acronyms – the differences are worth…
So farewell then inheritance tax? Not so fast
Is Downing Street really planning to abolish inheritance tax?
Time to get real on interest rates
As interest rates continue to rise, we need to consider why.
Capital gains tax on the rise – behind the headlines
Capital gains tax raised £16.7 billion in 2021/22, according to HMRC – a 15% increase…
What’s next? Looking ahead to new tax policy
With a general election less than 18 months away, thoughts are turning towards the potential…
A banking crisis close to home?
Rising mortgage rates are posing some difficult questions for one of the major providers of…
Behind the numbers on income tax
New income tax statistics from HMRC appear to be good news, but the numbers are…
The reality of retirement affordability
New research reveals that one in three people could face hardship in retirement.
NICs deadline deferred, again
If you were planning to fill the gaps in your national insurance contributions (NICs) record…
FCA takes on crypto: handle with great care
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced a plan for tougher regulations of cryptoassets, such…
Tax is too complicated… say the legislators
A parliamentary committee has been examining efforts to simplify tax, but progress is still a…
The FCA’s unusual warning on trusts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning on some trust services.
31 July: an important deadline for pension provision
If you have gaps in your national insurance contributions (NICs) record, then 31 July should…
More action to counter fraud
The government has announced a new initiative to counter fraudulent activity, particularly in the financial…
Will you be fueling the inheritance tax bonanza?
Recent data has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached a record level in the…
Bank deposit protection set to rise?
The recent problems in the banking world have raised questions around the current maximum protection…
2023/24 – the 23-month tax year?
If you are self-employed, the new tax year may be longer than you think.
State Pension Age Increase to 68 Deferred
The government has deferred its decision on when to raise the State Pension age (SPA)…
More taxpayers moving to higher rate
Figures released alongside the Budget have highlighted a projected surge in the number of people…
Child Trust Funds: £394 million unclaimed
A recent report has highlighted the high number and value of Child Trust Funds (CTFs)…
A trio of Budget measures for childcare
The Budget announced three important changes to childcare provisions in England, but one trap remains.
Automatic enrolment and pension contribution reforms
A new government bill indicates that a change to the automatic enrolment minimum age, and…
Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried couples
The eligibility for some bereavement payments has now been extended to unmarried couples, but there…
Minding the gap: NICs top-up deadline extended
The rush to meet the voluntary national insurance contributions (NICs) top-up deadline of 5 April has forced…
The Budget surprise: changes to the pension tax rules
New measures affecting pension allowances announced in the March Budget could mean your retirement planning…
Global dividends back on trend
New research shows that global dividends have shaken off the impacts of Covid-19 and reverted…
Looking forward to a Happy New Tax Year?
The new tax year starts on 6 April, heralding a raft of changes that will…
The Rising Cost of Retirement
How much income do you actually need in retirement? New research shows an increase that…
Pensions, death and taxes: the retirement anomaly
There is an interesting lesson to be learned from a think tank’s pension criticism.
The inflation puzzle of 2022
Annual inflation in 2022 was 10.5%, but not all components rose by double digits.
Into the ice age: the diminishing personal allowance
The frozen personal allowance may be overtaken by the new state pension in only a…
2023 inflation forecast: The only way is down?
Inflation surged in 2022, but can it reverse in 2023? Source: ONS, Eurostat, BLS. Inflation…
Caught by the additional tax rate taper trap
A growing number of taxpayers are being caught by the personal allowance taper, which will…
Investment wrap-up 2022
In 2022, most of the world’s major share indices had their worst year since 2008,…
Your New Year Financial Planning Checklist
2022 was an eventful year, giving you good reason to think about your financial planning…
Looking for alternative Christmas presents?
Why not consider a different kind of gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas…
Referrals Donations – Our pledge to the community
Our support to charities and the community through referrals As a family-run business, we believe…
Confused on claiming residence band relief?
Working through inheritance tax (IHT) requirements has come at a difficult time. The provisions of…
Peterborough Business Awards 2022 – Small Business of the Year 2022!
Small Business of the Year Last night Henson Crisp attended the Peterborough Telegraph’s Business Excellence…
The Autumn Statement 2022
Autumn Statement 2022 - What does this mean for your finances? The Autumn Statement 2022…
The lessons from the U-turns
The rapid unwinding of most of September's so-called mini-budget has important implications. Gone are the…
14 October 2022: The Growth Plan – An Update
On 14 October, as an important deadline loomed for Bank of England support of the…
Press Release – Henson Crisp Appoints Two New Directors
Celebrating its 15th year of trading, Henson Crisp now advises on close to £150m of…
T.Rex: The Killer Question
After a 2 year wait, T.Rex is finally coming to the Peterborough Cathedral this summer.…
Sustainable Investing
This is a word we are hearing a lot recently, not only because it is…
Proud local sponsors of Triceratops!
Henson Crisp, proud local sponsors of Triceratops, as The Natural History Museum brings its touring…
Joining Initiative for Financial Wellbeing
Henson Crisp is proud to announce partnering the Initiative for Financial Wellbeing (IFW), brainchild of…
Making sense of fluctuations in the Financial Markets
Currently, in light of economic uncertainty surround ongoing efforts worldwide to contain the Coronavirus, it…
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