New probate fees to affect many estates

The government has revived plans to raise probate fees in England and Wales. A new, banded structure for probate fees in England and Wales is to be introduced, according to a written statement issued a week after the 2018 Budget … Continue reading

State pension equality means increases for all

The State Pension Age (SPA) became equal for men and women for the first time, at age 65, on 6 November 2018. Having reached this landmark, the next stage of SPA increases has already started. For both men and women, … Continue reading

Index-linked savings certificates

The popular National Savings & Investments (NS&I) savings certificates will be indexed to CPI instead of RPI from next year. The certificates have not been on sale since 2011, but NS&I allow existing certificate holders to reinvest in new series … Continue reading

UK dividends remain strong despite volatile markets

UK dividends are continuing to grow faster than inflation, according to the latest quarterly data from Link Asset Service. Source: Link Asset Services, FTSE The latest UK Dividend Monitor (UKDM) shows that in the third quarter of 2018 dividend payments … Continue reading

Nurture Winter 2018

Welcome to the Winter edition of our newsletter

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