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By Justin Rourke

10th July 2024

Financial planning under a Labour Government

What does Labour election victory mean for your financial plans? There may be potential changes to tax and allowances but a good financial plan will be well-placed to adapt. 

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By Benjamin Walsh

29th June 2024

Audit your NHS pension to identify costly errors

The prevalence of errors in NHS pension records is a pressing issue, with reports of nearly 20% of records containing mistakes. These errors can lead to significant financial consequences, from incorrect annual allowance tax charges to discrepancies in accrued pension benefits.

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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants, Business & Financial Advisers

Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its aim to be the ‘go to’ accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the North of England following the acquisition of successful, long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers.

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Child Benefit Cuts

By Armstrong Watson

26th March 2024

The Child Benefit trap and how to avoid it

If either you or your partner has an income of more than £60,000 a year before tax then you’ll have to pay back some (or all) of your Child Benefit in the form of extra Income Tax. 

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By Chelsea Whittock

14th March 2024

Maximising your State Pension and increasing retirement income

Private pension income is crucial in supporting your goals in retirement, however, equally so is the State Pension.

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By Stuart Smith

14th March 2024

How can you ensure your beneficiaries receive the maximum benefit from your pension?

Funds held in a pension are not included in valuing your estate. If IHT applies to your estate, your pension funds aren’t included and therefore won’t be subject to a 40% tax.However, as with many aspects of financial planning, it isn’t always this straightforward. 

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By Justin Rourke

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Pensions, ISAs and savings

From a financial planning perspective this was a budget low on headlines. Having got through the pre-election banter it required a dive into the detail to understand how this might impact our clients.

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By Becky Bowness

29th February 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Will the Chancellor cut taxes?

With the Spring Budget 2024 just around the corner, there is much speculation about the tax changes and announcements that may be on the horizon. A general election is looming, and the Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday, March 6, is likely to be the last fiscal event before voters head to the polls.

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Gender Gap

By Kerry Chaloner

29th February 2024

Gender Gap in Retirement Savings

Research from Legal & General highlights the gender pensions gap between men and women.

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man thinking

By Ryan Anderson

27th February 2024

How much will you need to retire?

Ryan Anderson explains what retirement could look like at three different levels – Minimum, Moderate and Comfortable and what goods and services would cost for each level.

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