The new Chancellor’s Autumn Statement has increased the tax bill for many investors.   In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, said that in making decisions on tax the government followed a broad principle that “we ask those with more … Continue reading →

A growing number of taxpayers are being caught by the personal allowance taper, which will be exacerbated by the reduced additional rate tax threshold of £125,140. With many also questioning why the new threshold is not a round number, a … Continue reading →

Why not consider a different kind of gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas – perhaps one with a financial twist?  According to a prediction made by Hamleys in October, among some of the top bestselling toys this Christmas … Continue reading →

The rapid unwinding of most of September’s so-called mini-Budget has important implications. Gone are the days when a Chancellor made only two set piece announcements each year and, for the remaining days of the year, tax remained generally out of … Continue reading →