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VCT relief cut: a blow to innovation – why reduced incentives could threaten UK growth
With the government’s decision to slash upfront tax relief for VCT investments, many investors and advisers are raising the alarm. According to…
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Experts warn Chancellor is making major mistake by dodging Council Tax overhaul
Council Tax has long been criticised as one of the UK’s most outdated and uneven tax systems, and according to SPF Private…
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again for new and existing customers
Nationwide will be cutting rates by up to 0.19 percentage points on two, three and five-year fixed rate products across its mortgage…
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Paraplanners: lang cat’s State of The Advice Nation needs you!
We’re amidst Wave 8 of the State of the Advice Nation (SOTAN) surveying at the lang cat. Every year, we take the…
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Rising taxes and costs could squeeze UK housing market, Phoebus warns
Industry experts are warning that the Chancellor’s latest Budget could put significant pressure on the UK housing market. Richard Pike, Chief Sales…
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VCT tax relief cut sparks investor concern over funding for UK scale-ups
The Venture Capital Trust (VCT) Association has expressed surprise and disappointment at the government’s decision to reduce upfront income tax relief for…
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LifeSearch becomes first in UK to integrate digital trust solution into self-serve life insurance journey
LifeSearch is launching the UK’s first self-serve life insurance journey with a fully integrated digital trust solution – enabling customers to place policies…
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VCT tax blow hidden in Budget small print – HL’s Emma Wall
In her Budget yesterday, the Chancellor revealed several measures to support investment in UK businesses. Included in that was that VCT annual…
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PIMCO economists react to UK Budget: relief rally in gilts but medium-term fiscal concerns remain
In the following updates, economists from PIMCO share their views following today’s UK Budget. They highlight why gilt markets cheered in the…
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Russell-Cooke reacts to Autumn Budget: Inheritance tax relief, pensions, and income pressures
Legal experts at Russell-Cooke LLP have shared their response to the 2025 Autumn Budget, highlighting key impacts for business owners, farmers, landlords,…
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