The rates charged on student loans rose at the start of September. The revised terms for interest on, and repayment of, student loans were published in August, along with the A level results for the year. From 1 September, the … Continue reading →

The long-term outlook for government finances suggests tax increases are inevitable. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) produces medium-term financial forecasts alongside the Budget and Spring Statement, but that is not its only task. It is also required to take … Continue reading →

Draft legislation released in July contains more bad news for those renting out residential property. The Finance Bill 2018/19 draft legislation published just before the summer holidays has confirmed the following measures: From 6 April 2019, the rules for rent-a-room … Continue reading →

The first six months of 2018 were unpredictable times for investors as global stock markets suffered a sudden bout of volatility. Source: LSE The unpredictability came as a major surprise after the general stability of 2017. Once the dust had … Continue reading →