On 10th March, the Bank of England unanimously decided to reduce interest rates to bolster the economy amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Monetary Policy Committee made the emergency decision to cut the Base rate from 0.75% to 0.25% to ‘manage through an economic shock’. So, what does the Base rate cut mean for your finances? […]
In recent weeks, the outbreak of Covid-19 (previously known as ‘coronavirus’) has made headlines around the world. By mid March, the World Health Organisation reported that there had been more than 110,000 reported cases globally, with more than 4,000 deaths. With outbreaks recorded in locations as diverse as Austria, Iran and Singapore it’s clear that […]
After delays and the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Chancellor just weeks ago following the resignation of Sajid Javid, the Budget was finally delivered this week. It’s the first to be given since the UK left the EU on 31st January 2020, with the country now in a transition period, and comes amid the coronavirus […]
The current tax year ends on 5 April 2020 and this date represents the final chance to use many of your annual thresholds and allowances. And, as you don’t have the option of carrying forward many of these allowances, failing to use them means you lose them. Keeping track of changing thresholds and effectively managing […]
In recent months, problems with pension allowances have made national news. A particular area of concern has been the impact on NHS staff, as it has emerged that the number of members leaving the NHS pension scheme was five times higher than other public pension funds. Issues with the controversial Tapered Annual Allowance have caused […]
It has been another busy few months at Depledge and, as we head into the spring, we have several important pieces of news to share with you. Not only have we been included in a list of just 16 top-rated financial advice firms in the UK, but we’ve also been nominated for an award and […]
Over the last few years, there have been significant changes to the taxation and regulation of Buy to Let investments. From changes to tenancy laws to an increase in the Stamp Duty rates, landlords have been hit with a raft of changes which have seen many amateur investors exit the market. During this period, however, […]
Pension legislation never stands still. Successive governments have tinkered with rules, legislation, allowances and payments and 2020 will be no different in this regard. So, to help you understand what changes are in the pipeline, here’s your complete guide to the pension changes coming in 2020 – at least the ones we know about so […]
Did you know that, according to HM Revenue and Customs, more than 10,000 children already have pension plans in place? If you consider that there were more than 900,000 Junior ISAs subscribed to in the 2017/18 tax year, then it’s clear that many parents and grandparents are planning for their child’s future using these investments. […]
Last tax year, Brits paid £5.4 billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT). The most recent available figures show that 5% of all estates now pay IHT, and so mitigating any potential liability is crucial if you want to avoid leaving your beneficiaries with a bill on your death. New research has found that more than £17 […]