News – Winter 2022
The ‘triple lock’ increase to state pensions offers two important lessons.
In November’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced that the ‘triple lock’ would again operate on State pensions, meaning that from next April pensions rise by 10.1%, in line with the September 2022 rate of inflation. Mr Hunt applied the same increase to nearly all other benefits, a move with two important lessons for your own financial planning.
2021: six months down…
The first six months of 2021 have been rewarding for investors, but the next six are uncertain. The first half of 2021 was a much
The £9 billion Child Trust Funds backwater
Over £9 billion was invested in Child Trust Funds (CTFs) as of April 2020, according to new HMRC data. If you have a child or
National savings goes green
National Savings & Investments has announced details of a new green savings product. One of the small surprises in March’s Budget was the announcement that
Focus on tax year-end planning
With Christmas and New Year behind us, tax year-end planning should now be on your radar. The 2021/22 tax year will end on Tuesday 5
2021 investment wrap-up
The world’s share markets generally produced solid returns in 2021, but UK stocks and fixed-interest investments suffered. Maintaining an international outlook in your portfolio can