Tax is too complicated… say the legislators
A parliamentary committee has been examining efforts to simplify tax, but progress is still a long way off.
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Pension dashboard programme delayed
12 June 2023 was a day of procrastination for the new Pensions Dashboard Programme, with a new deadline set for 2026.
Not that interested: savers short-changed on rate hikes
The Bank of England has been looking at the impact of its regular interest rate increases since December 2021, with analysis revealing savers are being short-changed.
FCA takes on crypto: handle with great care
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced a plan for tougher regulations of cryptoassets, such as Bitcoin.
Wealth tax, take two?
Hard on the heels of the Sunday Times Rich List, will new proposals for a wealth tax gain any traction?
The Ofgem price cap returns
An announcement in late May will herald a fall in gas and electricity bills from July.
31 July: an important deadline for pension provision
If you have gaps in your national insurance contributions (NICs) record, then 31 July should be marked on your calendar.
The FCA’s unusual warning on trusts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning on some trust services.
More action to counter fraud
The government has announced a new initiative to counter fraudulent activity, particularly in the financial sector.
Will you be fuelling the inheritance tax bonanza?
Recent data has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached a record level in the 2022/23 tax year.