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Budgets often bring changes to taxes, benefits and financial rules that affect everyday savers, homeowners, investors and business owners. The UK government will deliver its Autumn Budget on 26th November 2025, and speculation is strong this year. Getting advice now...
What might change, and what to do now The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November 2025. This is expected to be the government’s first major fiscal event focused on “an economy not working well enough for working people”. With borrowing...
If you’re looking for a buy to let mortgage in the current economic climate, the prospect may feel a little daunting. There’s no denying that as a landlord, due to remortgage, you may be facing higher mortgage rates and monthly payments which could put a squeeze on your profits.
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outlined the Government’s financial plans for the next five years. The measures, which will raise up to £40 billion for public finances, aim to “restore economic stability” and put “more pounds in people’s pockets”. On 30...
At 12.30pm today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced the UK Spring Budget, as well as the economic and fiscal forecast by the Office of Budget Responsibility. These legislative announcements are game-changers for Britain's economy, and Hunt’s...
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Autumn Statement outlined, in his words, “eight months of hard work” and no fewer than 110 measures to help grow the British economy. Contained within are a raft of measures set to overhaul everything from minimum wage and benefit...
After several months of economic and political uncertainty the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered his autumn statement. With announcements relating to energy bills, Income Tax, the State Pension, tax allowances, and Stamp Duty, there are plenty of ways your...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak used the Autumn Budget 2021 to invest taxpayer money in long-term plans he says will secure the economic future of the country. Everything from the NHS, schools, local transport and the culture and leisure sector appear set to benefit from the...