Tag: Budget 2024
Fears of new tax rises as government borrowing surges
Public sector net borrowing came in at £17.4bn in October, which was £1.6bn more than a year ago …
Overseas retirement dream for pensioners threatened by budget tax change
Changes in the budget mean retirees can no longer take two separate cash lump sums from their nest eggs free of tax or a charge …
Brit savers send money overseas to escape new Rachel Reeves tax grab
The move has been driven by a desire to avoid higher capital gains tax rates …
Rachel Reeves tax raid blamed as higher interest rates ‘spook the markets’
A number of banks and building societies have raised interest rates on fixed rate mortgages in recent days …
The 20 best countries to invest money in named with UK at number 13 – full list
Britain is ahead of France, Belgium and Ireland in a ranking of the best countries to invest in, but the UK lags behind Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, a survey shows. …
Fears of second ‘death tax’ blow for the bereaved
The Chancellor has announced a decision to end an inheritance tax exemption for pension pots passed on if an individual dies before the age of 75 …
Budget “woe” for property market following rises in Stamp Duty and mortgage interest rates
Speculation around changes ahead of the Budget was instrumental in cutting the annual rise in property prices from 3.2 percent in September to 2.4 percent …
Mortgage rates hiked amid worries over impact of the Budget
City experts have been predicting the Bank of England would cut the base rate twice ahead of Christmas …
Seven steps to protect your finances following Budget tax hikes – Hargreaves Lansdown
Personal finance team at Hargreaves Lansdown has identified seven practical steps people can take to better manage their finances. …
Huge tax change in Budget 2024 for millions of British workers – check if you’re affected
The Chancellor announced a surprising measure in today’s Budget which will affect how much money many people take home in their pay packet. …
