Introduced in November 2021, Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAFs) are a relatively new category of UK-authorised and regulated open-ended fund vehicles. They are specifically designed to facilitate investments in long-term, less liquid assets while offering access to retail investors. This integration is achieved by aligning the liquidity of the asset with the frequency of redemptions, underpinned […]
Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes have long been a cornerstone of retirement planning in the UK, offering retirees a guaranteed income based on their salary and years of service. However, the sustainability of these schemes is under scrutiny due to evolving regulatory landscapes and financial pressures. Challenges ahead for DB pensions Recent discussions by MPs […]
With the start of the next tax year a recent memory, many of us will be looking to find the best ISA deal to make the most of the new year’s £20,000 allowance. New rules mean that you can now put money into the same type of ISA with different providers, so you may be […]
The Government continues to freeze both the personal allowance and the higher-rate income tax thresholds – leading to an increase in the number of higher-rate taxpayers this year. The result of ‘fiscal drag’ – a phenomenon where tax thresholds fail to keep up with inflation or wage growth – the freeze will continue to increase […]
Child benefit supports parents or guardians of children under 16, or under 20 if in approved education, by contributing towards the costs of raising them. Since January 2013, the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) affects those earning above a specific threshold but this was revised in the Spring Budget 2024. Initially, families with one […]
With the 6 July deadline nearing, it is essential to understand the updated reporting requirements for Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind (BIKs). Employers offering benefits, such as private healthcare, living accommodation, travel expenses, and company cars must report additional NICs through the payroll process or on a P11D form. Significant […]
In its latest research into the UK’s SME economy, NatWest Group has identified an encouraging trend among the country’s independent operators, as SME growth continues for the fifth consecutive month. Two sectors led the charge, as the service industry continues to be a significant driver of growth, while the manufacturing sector enjoyed expansion after a […]
If you are a Self-Assessment taxpayer, it is almost time to make your second ‘payment on account’ – advance payments towards your tax bill. Those who submit a Self-Assessment tax return and owe £1,000 or more will be required to make their second payment on account by midnight on 31 July 2024. How do payments […]
The Department of Business & Trade (DBT) has released the finalised draft of the Code of Practice on Fair & Transparent Distribution of Tips – the next step towards bringing the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) into force. The Act will require businesses, where tips and gratuities are provided by customers, to […]
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