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Summer stamp duty changes
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement introduced temporary changes in stamp duty land tax on homes, which prompted similar – but not identical – changes in Scotland and Wales.
A capital gains tax review
The Chancellor has asked the Office of Tax Simplification to review capital gains tax.
So much cash, so little interest
The latest statistics on ISAs have emerged, showing nearly £270bn is held in cash.
Accumulated runs: two tricky hundreds
The pandemic has played havoc with government borrowing and overall debt. The potential knock-on for taxes long term means it may be a good time for judicious tax panning.
Investment trust or investment fund?
Investment trusts and investment funds each have their roles to play in portfolios, but current conditions may favour the latter.
Calling time on the triple lock?
The long-standing triple lock underpinning state pensions may be under threat as a result of Covid-19.
An alternative tax
Is it fair that some high earners pay less tax than those on far less income? The Alternative Minimum Tax could address the inequalities and raise revenue for the Treasury.
Bounce back quarter
The second quarter saw stock market recovery after the Covid-19 shock, but not to previous levels or directions.
Keep going well…? Shell’s historic dividend cut
When a 75-year run is broken, something significant has probably happened.