More people working past 65
Do you fancy working once you have reached age 65? The trend of rising employment levels is not limited to working-age people, according to the latest employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics. Source: ONS 11/9/2018 The data reveals … Continue reading
Losing interest in cash ISAs
The popularity of cash ISAs is continuing to wane, according to new statistics from HMRC. With inflation persistently above interest rates, it’s not hard to imagine why. The bank of England recently increased the interest rate to 0.75%, but inflation … Continue reading
Trick or treat? The Chancellor calls the 2018 Budget for late October
The 2018 Budget has been set for Monday 29 October, setting a deadline for speculation and proposals. Mr Hammond, however, has indicated that he won’t end the long spell of austerity measures, despite improving public finances. Proposals raised by think … Continue reading
Slowing down our old age
A paper published in August by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) casts new light on life expectancies in the UK. Source: Office for National Statistics Life expectancy has been increasing in the UK for a long time, as the … Continue reading
Record inheritance tax revenues ahead of simplification review
2017/18 produced record inheritance tax (IHT) receipts according to HMRC data published in July. The latest release of the annual statistics revealed IHT produced £5.228 billion for the Exchequer in 2017/18, an increase of two thirds over just five years. … Continue reading