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5 important things you should do at the start of the tax year, not the end 24th April 2023

One glance at your workplace calendar and you’ll likely see 5 April circled in red. The end of tax year can be a stressful time as individuals and businesses alike…

Why did Silicon Valley Bank go bust, and what does it mean for you? 24th April 2023

In recent weeks you will have seen the headlines about the demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The California-based institution had grown to become the 16th largest bank in the…

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4 important Budget pension changes and what the reforms mean for you 24th April 2023

While many Budgets end up with a few pence on a pint of beer here, and a tweak to tax allowances there, the chancellor occasionally unveils something more unexpected. During…

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10 years of the Child Benefit charge – here’s how it is affecting more and more people 20th March 2023

2023 marks 10 years since the Child Benefit tax charge was introduced. Designed to reduce the amount of Child Benefit paid to higher earners, the measure affects millions of people…

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5 worrying scams to avoid in 2023 20th March 2023

According to the Fintech Times, UK residents lost £4 billion to fraud last year. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, people are eager to secure their financial…

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