GDP up but output still below pre-pandemic levels
- Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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UK GDP saw modest growth in August with an increase of 0.4% but remains 0.8% below its pre-Coronavirus pandemic level seen of February 2020.
Read more...Planners concerned about surge in LTA penalties
- Friday, 01 October 2021
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Pension lifetime allowance (LTA) penalty charges surged by 21% in 2019-20 to £342m (2018-19: £283m), according to data released by HMRC.
Read more...Covid-19 deaths help fuel surge in IHT receipts
- Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Inheritance tax receipts rose 35% between April and August, up a third year on year, with Covid-19 deaths a potential factor in the increase.
Read more...Planners comment on dip in over 50s employment
- Friday, 10 September 2021
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Employment rates for people between 50 and 64 have fallen slightly, according to a report released by the Government, but many industry experts and leading Financial Planners expect this to be a 'blip.'
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