With inflation cooling, interest rates nearing their peak, and a new government in place, the UK economy is showing signs of cautious recovery. However, not all sectors are moving in the same direction. Some industries are bouncing back strongly, while others continue to lag. Here is a snapshot of the three best-performing and three worst-performing…
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Tax rises on the horizon. What to expect in the Autumn 2025 Budget
With the public finances showing structural cracks, thanks to an estimated £20 billion to £30 billion hole in next year's budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing an unenviable challenge. The Office for Budget Responsibility has flagged rising debt, pension obligations, and hefty costs associated with the climate transition as daunting risks to Britain's fiscal health.…
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Save up to 2k a year on childcare costs
Is your child starting school this September? Tax-Free Childcare could save you up to £2,000 a year. Check your eligibility now and start planning ahead.Working families whose children are starting school for the first time September 2025 could save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills, thanks to the government's Tax-Free…
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Inheritance Tax proposals spark concern for farming families
Proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are causing alarm in the UK farming community. If introduced as expected from April 2026, new rules could see agricultural estates over £1 million subject to 20% IHT, even when the land or business is still being farmed by the next generation.This potential shift in the tax regime has…
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