
Is it too early/late to start investing in a pension?
For some, retirement might feel miles off, but the sooner you can start saving for it, the better.

Got your results? What next?
For teenagers up and down the country, A Level results day is a turning point.

Doing our duty on behalf of the consumer
New regulations mean that financial services firms have had to review everything they do, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.

Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 5.25%
The UK's interest rate has been raised to 5.25% by the Bank of England, as it continues to try and bring inflation under control

UK inflation falls as economy shrinks in May
The UK’s rate of inflation fell to 7.9% in the year to June while the country’s economy shrank in May, according to the latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Retirement - An emotional journey?
Retirement has a habit of creeping up on you whilst you are busy getting on with your life, to the extent that we barely give it consideration until it is almost upon us.

R&D Tax Relief changes
HMRC is currently scrutinising claims for R&D tax relief, following increased media attention and parliament focus. The government has recently made its first steps towards reforming the R&D tax relief scheme, but the biggest changes are due to come into force on 8 August 2023.

Employment allowance for small charities
Small charities with employees are often unaware that they are eligible for the Employment Allowance. This enables them to reduce their annual National Insurance liability by up to £5,000, so long as their total NI liabilities were less than £100,000 in the previous tax year. Unincorporated charities and Community Action Sports Clubs are also eligible.








