Pension Tax Relief

Is it still worth saving into a pension if tax relief changes? Q: How does pension tax relief work now?Pension tax relief refunds the income tax you’d otherwise pay on your contributions, making saving for retirement cheaper. Investments grow tax-free, and 25% of your...

Record Insolvencies as Businesses Brace for National Insurance Tax Hike

Nigel “Company insolvencies have reached a 16-year high, with nearly 500 businesses collapsing each week. January saw 1,971 insolvencies, marking a 10.7% increase year-on-year and the highest level since the 2009 financial crisis. Many directors are opting for...
Chancellor Reeves Faces Fiscal Headwinds as Headroom Disappears

Chancellor Reeves Faces Fiscal Headwinds as Headroom Disappears

“Chancellor Rachel Reeves has exhausted her £9.9 billion fiscal headroom, leading economists to warn that tax increases may be unavoidable. Weak economic growth and rising interest rates have removed her financial buffer, leaving little flexibility for economic...

The Welfare System is Broken: A Complete Overhaul is Long Overdue

“This article highlights the inefficiencies and vulnerabilities of the UK’s welfare system, arguing that minor reforms will not address its deep-rooted problems. Nigel Holland criticises the PAYE tax system for making tax deductions painless for earners while...