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The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026. BADR provides a valuable tax advantage by offering a reduced rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...
Check your State Pension forecast

Check your State Pension forecast

Your State Pension forecast shows how much you could receive, when you can claim it, and how to boost it by filling National Insurance gaps. The Check Your State Pension forecast service provides a way to understand your State Pension entitlement. This is a joint...
Five goals every small business owner should set

Five goals every small business owner should set

Running a small business can feel like juggling endless priorities, but taking time to set clear goals is essential if you want your business to grow and remain sustainable. Here are five goals that every owner should consider. 1. Strengthen cash flow management Cash...
Bank deposit protection limits set to rise

Bank deposit protection limits set to rise

The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If approved, the changes would take effect from 1 December 2025 and will be welcome news for individuals...
Sharing income from jointly held property

Sharing income from jointly held property

The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is that income from jointly held property is split equally (50:50) between them, regardless of their actual ownership shares. However, if the ownership is unequal and...