The cheapest Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) providers May 30, 2025 High earners are increasingly contributing £60,000 and above to their Hargreaves Lansdown Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), new data shows. The number of people making contributions of exactly £60,000 – the full allowance – was up 12 per cent in the last tax year. The number of people making SIPP contributions over the annual allowance was [...]
What is a P11D form? What employers need to know ahead of the July 6 deadline May 29, 2025 Employers will need to submit a P11D form if their employees are receiving benefits of any type on top of their salary. Here’s everything you need to know. We’re well into a new tax year, but that does not mean a pause for paperwork. Far from it, especially for employers. As well as having to [...]
Should you let a roboadviser manage your finances? May 26, 2025 Roboadvisers offer a low-cost, hands-off way to grow your investments. Here’s what to be aware of if you’re thinking of picking one. So you’re thinking about starting your investing journey, but how do you choose where to put your money? Of course, you can consult a financial adviser, but this can be quite costly, so if [...]
P60 form deadline is approaching – what you need to know May 23, 2025 Employers are required to issue a P60 form by May 31 – but what is the form actually for, and what happens if your employer misses the deadline? If you’ve been employed for some time, you’ll have heard of a P60, but understanding what it is and why it matters is vital. If you’re an [...]
Why you should invest early in the tax year May 22, 2025 Data shows that those who invest regularly and at the start of the year can be thousands of pounds better off than those who wait until the end. We’re about a month into the tax year, and there’s no time like now to make sure your investments are working as hard for you as they [...]
Reeves’ taxes push inflation to 3.5 per cent in ‘Awful April’ May 21, 2025 Inflation bounced back up to 3.5 per cent in April, official data has revealed, underlining the cost burden firms are taking on after Chancellor Reeves’ tax hikes on employers and rise to the national living wage came into effect. Consumer price inflation rose by 1.2 per cent on a month-on-month basis, higher than the last [...]
Government to clamp down on ‘buy now pay later’ services such as Klarna and Clearpay May 19, 2025 Fintechs including Klarna and Clearpay providing ‘buy now pay later’ services will face fresh regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after years of wrangling and delays. New rules will require financial services providers to conduct affordability checks as part of efforts to make banking standards more consistent. Borrowers will also be able to make [...]
One in ten Brits have no cash savings, City regulator says May 16, 2025 One in ten Brits do not have any cash savings, the City regulator has warned, concerning signs that hundreds of thousands of people could be unable to cover emergency bills. New research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also suggested that a fifth of people have less than £1,000 available to draw on The [...]
Just started a business? How to pick the right business account May 12, 2025 So you’ve decided to take the leap and set up your own business. Once you’ve fine-tuned your idea, it’s time to think about logistics – how do you pick the right business bank account for you? Do I need a business bank account? Business bank accounts are legally required for those looking to set up [...]
Self-employed? Don’t forget to set up a pension May 12, 2025 Self-employment comes with the benefits of being your own boss – you can set your own hours, workload and work from wherever you’d like. However, it also comes with the paperwork that your boss would otherwise handle. While the focus can quickly shift to taxes, it’s crucial not to forget to set up your own [...]