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‘Noise’ blocking – good for your portfolio

It’s easy to feel bombarded by the constant cycle of negative news headlines or ‘noise’, which can add to your anxiety about how your investments are doing and uncertainty as to whether your investment strategy is on the right course. It’s important to try and block out this noise which could influence you to make hasty or erratic investment decisions.

16th November 2021
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COP26 – working together to tackle the climate crisis

The United Nation’s 26th Conference of the Parties – COP26 – is recognised as the most important climate change event since the 2015 Paris Agreement. Due to be held this November in Glasgow, the summit will bring together world leaders to build on the work left unfinished by COP25 and the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

31st October 2021
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National Insurance and dividend tax rises

A new health and social care tax will be introduced

29th October 2021
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Autumn 2021 Budget…explained

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his third Budget earlier this week. In his speech he set out the plans to “build back better” with ambitions to level up and reduce regional inequality.

29th October 2021
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COVID prompts uplift in grandparental support

Most grandparents are acutely aware of the challenges their grandchildren face as they progress through education and into the workplace. University tuition fees and other costs can leave the upcoming generations with debts before they begin full-time work, making it more difficult for them to accumulate the deposit on their first property purchase.

20th October 2021
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Triple lock changes for 2022–23

After much speculation, in September, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, confirmed suspension of the average earnings component of the pension triple lock.

11th October 2021
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Grounds for economic optimism as we journey through the autumn

Although the strength and speed of the global recovery over the first half of this year exceeded most expectations, the economic outlook inevitably remains uncertain. However, while future growth prospects are likely to stay closely linked to the future path of the virus, as we journey through autumn there do appear to be grounds for optimism.

30th September 2021
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Autumn Budget 2021

The Autumn budget, alongside a spending review, will take place on 27 October 2021. This will be the Chancellor’s third budget and the second for this year. It comes during a time of extraordinary economic disruption and increasing doubts over interest rates and inflation.

29th September 2021
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Muddy waters swirl around IHT

In late July, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its annual statistics on Inheritance Tax (IHT).

21st September 2021
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New Capital Gains Tax Reporting

The recent 30 day CGT return reporting requirement is catching people out, don’t let it be you. The residential property market is currently booming, with buyers still trying to make the most of the reduced Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates, which are set to end on 30 September 2021.

21st September 2021

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