The gap in pension wealth between men and women remains significant, with women in their late 50s holding substantially less pension wealth on average. Here’s what is driving the gender... read more →
Financial Services: Archives
The government has proposed changes to the state pension triple lock from 2030, which could affect how quickly the state pension increases over the longer term. Here’s what is being... read more →
The UK gilt market is now worth more than £2.9 trillion, making gilts an important part of both government finances and the investment market. Here’s what gilts are, how they... read more →
HMRC is writing to around one million people who may be entitled to claim pension tax relief for 2024/25, with the average payment expected to be around £53. Here’s why... read more →
New figures show that capital gains tax receipts reached £22.5 billion in 2024/25, an 86% increase on the previous year. With CGT remaining a potential target for future tax rises,... read more →
Updated figures from HMRC reveal greener company cars are surging in popularity. New HMRC figures show a clear shift in company car ownership since 2020. After falling to 720,000 in... read more →
How much would it cost to increase the income tax personal allowance? The personal allowance determines how much income you can receive before paying income tax. Since 2010, however, it... read more →
The Autumn Budget has been confirmed for 28 October, with new Chancellor John Healey facing a number of familiar challenges as he prepares for his first Budget. At the end... read more →
The House of Commons Treasury Committee has published a critical report examining how student loans currently operate. Earlier this year, the Department for Education (DfE) announced a 6% interest cap... read more →
The law in England and Wales could be moving closer to giving married and unmarried couples similar legal protections. “Over 3.5 million couples live together without getting married or entering... read more →
