Stay informed with the latest updates from the financial world. Our news section provides the most relevant and recent developments affecting your financial planning. From changes in regulations to market trends, we keep you up-to-date so you can make well informed decisions.
INFLATION RETURNS
2025’s first set of inflation numbers were higher than expected, but more rises are coming.
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TAX YEAR BEGINNING PLANNING
The start of the new tax year warrants as much planning as the end of the old tax year.
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SPRING STATEMENT 2025
One of the world’s largest investment managers, BlackRock, recently published its latest review of the UK’s retirement landscape.
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BREAKING DOWN 2024 INFLATION
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement 2025, outlining the UK’s economic outlook and the government’s fiscal priorities.
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ATTITUDES TO RETIREMENT
One of the world’s largest investment managers, BlackRock, recently published its latest review of the UK’s retirement landscape.
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CONSEQUENCES OF HIGHER EMPLOYER NICS
The impact of the Budget’s increases in national insurance contributions (NICs) are not limited to employers.
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INHERITANCE TAX REVISITED
Inflation fell in 2024, dropping to 2.5% from 4.0% in 2023. So why didn’t it feel like that?
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NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS (NS&I) & CUTS
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has been busy reducing its interest rates in recent months.
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HAVE YOU SEEN MY PENSIONS? THE LOST £31.1 BILLION
There are now over three million 'lost' pensions worth over £31 billion. Could you have lost a pension somewhere?
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FROM NEW YEAR TO YEAR END - KEEPING A TAX PLANNING RESOLUTION?
As 2025 gets under way, it is once again the time of year to start considering your year-end tax planning.
GO TO ARTICLEPENSIONS AND INHERITANCE TAX: BEWARE APRIL 20
The latest Budget move to count pensions as part of your estate for inheritance tax (IHT) is a major change, with potentially significant consequences.
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UNCLAIMED CHILD TRUST FUNDS
HMRC is uncharacteristically keen to give money away, reminding young adults again that they may be due unclaimed child trust funds (CTFs).
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THE NICS TOP-UP COUNTDOWN IS UNDERWAY AGAIN
A third deadline for topping up State Pension entitlement is now coming into view.
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WHERE ARE YOUR ISAS?
New statistics show that cash ISAs remain a popular investment. The latest information relates to the tax year 2022/23.
GO TO ARTICLERETIREMENT SAVINGS TARGETS - STILL TOO LOW
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has been crunching the numbers on the adequacy of pension contributions.
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AN UPDATE ON CASH SAVINGS
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publishes a review of the cash savings market following evidence of some dubious tactics at work.
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WE MADE IT TO THE NMA TOP 100!
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Henson Crisp has been recognised in the NMA Top 100 Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firms in the UK by New Model Adviser.
GO TO ARTICLETHE 2025 STATE PENSION INCREASE
We now have a clear understanding of how much the main State Pension will increase next April.
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THE CRYPTIC ARM OF THE TAXMAN
Investors in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin should not forget the tax consequences of their digital wallets, says HMRC.
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BUDGET OVERVIEW 2024: 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.
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PERSONAL SAVINGS ALLOWANCE - ARE YOU OVER THE THRESHOLD?
The Personal Savings Allowance determines how much interest you can earn on your savings before being liable to pay any tax.
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2024- THE YEAR OF TWO BUDGETS
Many chancellors ago, in November 2016, Philip Hammond announced an end to spring Budgets and their replacement with autumn Budgets.
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COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE WITH CARMA
Carma aims to make a positive social and environmental impact – through tree planting.
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YOUR NEW YEAR FINANCIAL PLANNING CHECKLIST
2022 was an eventful year, giving you good reason to think about your financial planning for 2023.
GO TO ARTICLELOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS?
Why not consider a different kind of gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas – perhaps one with a financial twist?
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REFERRAL DONATIONS - OUR PLEDGE TO THE COMMUNITY
We regularly donate to many charities, in addition to supporting several local organisations.
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PETERBOROUGH BUSINESS AWARDS
Last night Henson Crisp attended the Peterborough Telegraph’s Business Excellence Awards as a finalist in the Small Business of the Year category.
GO TO ARTICLETHE AUTUMN STATEMENT 2022
The Autumn Statement 2022 has caused a stir for businesses, employees and individuals. So let’s take a look at the upcoming changes and break down some key points that may affect you.
GO TO ARTICLETHE LESSONS FROM THE U-TURNS
The rapid unwinding of most of September’s so-called mini-budget has important implications.
GO TO ARTICLETHE GROWTH PLAN - AN UPDATE
On 14 October, as an important deadline loomed for Bank of England support of the government bond markets to expire, the government’s political turmoil ratcheted up as the fallout from the ‘fiscal event’ of 23 September claimed its first scalp.
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HENSON CRISP APPOINTS TWO NEW DIRECTORS
Celebrating its 15th year of trading, Henson Crisp now advises on close to £150m of assets for 130 families. To continue the growth of the business two new directors have been appointed.
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SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
We are hearing this a lot recently, not only because it is on the FCA’s agenda and COP26 but because it is becoming more important to us and the future of our society.
GO TO ARTICLEPROUD LOCAL SPONSORS OF TRICERATOPS!
Henson Crisp, proud local sponsors of Triceratops, as The Natural History Museum brings its touring exhibition of Dinosaurs to Peterborough Cathedral this summer!
GO TO ARTICLEJOINING INITIATIVE FOR FINANCIAL WELLBEING
Henson Crisp is proud to announce partnering the Initiative for Financial Wellbeing (IFW), brainchild of author and financial adviser Chris Budd.
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