IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour’s tax increases
Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey. The survey conducted…
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Government should take more strategic approach to tax policy, says CIOT
The government should take a more strategic approach to tax policy, consulting earlier and giving greater thought to the design of the tax system, says Nichola Ross Martin, President of…
Almost half of UK adults have not written a will
Nearly half UK of adults have not written a will, nor are they currently in the process of doing so, according to research published by life insurer Canada Life. Over…
Autumn Budget – the business reaction
Business groups have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget speech. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the Chancellor ‘had difficult choices to make to deliver stability for the…
Chancellor promises to drive growth and raises £40 billion in taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’ in the Autumn Budget. The Budget, which was Labour’s first in over 14 years and the first ever delivered…
Autumn Budget 2024 Guide
The Autumn Budget was delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday 30 October. In presenting Labour’s widely anticipated first Budget in 14 years, the Chancellor was faced with a…
Chancellor takes difficult decisions as Budget date set
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she was taking difficult decisions after a Treasury spending audit revealed £22 billion of unfunded pledges. Ms Reeves confirmed that the Autumn Budget will…
Autumn 2023 Newsletter
There was a glimmer of good news halfway through the year as the June inflation figure dipped below 8%. While the pace of rising interest rates may be slowing, the…
Summer 2023 Newsletter
It’s taking a while to shake off colder temperatures, although there are glimpses of warmer weather ahead. The same might be said of the economy, with the Office for Budget…
Celebration of 140 Years and Rebrand For The Future
Simpson Wood, celebrated its 140th anniversary last night and is looking to the future with a brand-new look and feel. After being delayed for 24 months due to Covid, the…
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