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What tax rises can we expect in the 2025 Budget?
Following confirmation that the 2025 Budget will be delivered on the 26 November, accountancy and business advisory firm…
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Octopus Ventures’ CEO Erin Platts gains additional role as CEO of Octopus Investments
Business and Development, Tax-Efficient Investment
Octopus Investments announces the appointment of Erin Platts as Chief Executive Officer of Octopus Investments, subject…
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the g…
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A third of parents feel guilty when not around for their sick child – MetLife research
Watching your child take up a risky hobby is a big moment, according to a quarter (24%) of UK parents. Other core “bigge…
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Date set for major UK Autumn Budget as Chancellor faces pressure on spending and tax
The Government has announced this morning that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the UK Budget on W…
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House prices continue to rise at a steady pace, according to the latest Halifax HPI
The UK housing market continued to show signs of resilience in August, with house prices rising by 0.3%—the third consec…
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Insignis unveils new “forever” cash ISA, simplifying savings for clients and advisers
Insignis, the leading cash management platform, has launched a new, multi-bank “forever” cash ISA that lets savers acces…
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Pepper Money presents shared ownership white paper to Downing Street to push for a more inclusive housing market
The Government is being urged to implement reforms to its shared ownership policy following a visit to Downing Street fr…
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Propertymark: Last chance for MPs to improve Renters’ Rights Bill
Consideration of amendments passed in the House of Lords will be looked at by MPs on Monday 8 September 2025 with Proper…
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The key impacts of Consumer Duty so far and what advisors can expect next | Stuart O’Sullivan, Protiviti UK
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Consumer Duty has just passed its second birthday. How do we as an industry reflect on this regulation? Is Consumer Duty…
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