The Chancellor made a surprise decision to cut capital gains tax (CGT) in his Budget – but not for everyone. Cast your mind back to June 2010, when George Osborne presented his first “Emergency Budget” as Chancellor. One of his … Continue reading →

The date of 23 June has been set for the EU referendum. It could be a volatile run into summer.             February was the month that Brexit (UK exit from the EU) started to hit … Continue reading →

Your latest PAYE code may look a little strange. It’s the time of year when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) sends out PAYE codes for the new tax year. Usually that means adjustments for: An increase in the personal allowance, … Continue reading →

The latest inflation figure has crept up again, but interest rates haven’t followed. Between December 2015 and January 2016, overall prices as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell by 0.8%. However, prices normally fall between Christmas and the … Continue reading →

The third Budget in 12 months This Budget looked as if it would be a difficult one for the Chancellor, faced as he was with disappointing economic numbers and the need to avoid ruffling feathers ahead of June’s in/out referendum. … Continue reading →