Your 2021 Budget summary
On Wednesday 3 March, Rishi Sunak delivered his second Budget as chancellor. The Budget outlines the state of the economy and the government’s spending plans. The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic on 11…
International Day of Happiness: 5 reasons to be optimistic
Saturday 20 March is the International Day of Happiness. After the challenges of 2020, we could all use something to make us feel a little more cheerful. Yet, despite doom and gloom dominating the headlines,…
What support is there for struggling business owners?
With a third lockdown and reports that social distancing restrictions could last for many more months, many business owners will be worried about the impact on their operations. Covid-19 has affected lives for longer than…
FTSE 100 suffers worst year since 2008 but your portfolio may still have gained
When you look at the headline figures of how investment markets performed in 2020, you may be worried about your finances. The impact of Covid-19, along with other factors, caused volatility within the market globally….
Capital Gains Tax review: 2 things that could change
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is reviewing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) after being ordered to by chancellor Rishi Sunak. Changes that are made following the review could affect tax liability and how you make…
Firms cut dividends, what impact will it have on you?
Companies have faced challenges in the last 12 months and, as a result, many have cut or suspended their dividends. If a portion of your income is made up of dividends, it could affect you….