Whatever happened to the wealth tax?
A proposed new wealth tax to counter the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic was the talk of the financial pages not so long ago. Now it has disappeared… or has it?
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Widening gender pension gap with a Covid-19 twist
New research has highlighted a growing retirement income gap between men and women, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Four financial lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic
Four important financial lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 Measures: January 2021 Update
As the third Covid-19 lockdown took effect on 5 January 2021, the Chancellor announced a further £4.6 billion in grants to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This new round of support follows extensions to the job retention and loan schemes revealed on 17 December 2020.
Extended self-employed support measures under new lockdown
Are you self-employed and financially affected by Covid-19? The Chancellor has updated available support measures.
The Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan
The latest pandemic support measures are much less generous than before.
A new season, a new Budget
As speculation about tax changes in the next Budget grows, it’s worth reviewing whether some plans should be brought forward.
Bounce back quarter
The second quarter saw stock market recovery after the Covid-19 shock, but not to previous levels or directions.
Crisis lessons – spotlight falls on social security net
Covid-19 has put the social security system under the spotlight as additional measures were brought in to help those affected. But they may not last, so how would you fare long term if you need a safety net?
All the zeros: five-fold government borrowing expectations
The government’s borrowing requirements for 2020/21 could be five times as high as initial projections as Covid-19 measures bite.