News in Review

“We have turned a corner after the shocks of the past few years” Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost two and a half years, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) last week. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased by 3.4% in the 12 month period to February […]

Commercial Property Review – March 2024

Commercial property industry largely disappointed by the Spring Budget  The Chancellor’s Spring Budget has been mostly met with disappointment from the commercial property industry, with many experts left wanting a stronger financial commitment to the sector’s development.    Jeremy Hunt announced that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) on Stamp Duty Land Tax in England and Northern Ireland will […]

News in Review

“Britain looks to be out of recession already” New UK growth statistics released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) last week showed that monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by 0.2% in January, following a 0.1% contraction in December. Main contributors to growth in the month were services output […]

News in Review

“A plan to grow the economy, a plan for better public services, a plan to make work pay” Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget last week, during which he provided an economic update from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The latest projections showed the rate of inflation is expected to fall below the […]

Financial pitfalls primarily impacting women 

Research1 has shone a spotlight on the financial challenges that prevent women from accumulating the same wealth as their male counterparts.  The report found that having children continues to have a disproportionately large impact on women’s finances, as do other life events such as the menopause.  The findings  Amongst the report’s findings were the following […]

The scammers targeting YOU 

According to a study from NatWest1, seven in 10 people have been targeted by scams over the last 12 months. Vulnerabilities brought on by cost-of-living challenges have likely contributed to the high numbers.  Sadly, 13% of people have fallen prey to such scams, which are growing in both number and sophistication – targeting young and […]

Home sweet home 

What makes you feel at home? A recent survey1 has highlighted that, for many Brits, it is about more than just bricks and mortar. When asked what was most important, family photos came top of the list, followed by fresh bed sheets and a full fridge. Books, blankets, and a TV were also popular.  Comes […]

Spring Budget 2024

On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons declaring it was “a Budget for long-term growth.” The fiscal update included a number of new policy measures, such as a widely-anticipated reduction in National Insurance, abolition of the non-dom tax status and new savings products designed […]