Financial Planning

Planning for tax year-end 2025-2026
As the end of the tax year looms, it’s time to make the most of your available allowances. Here’s how to keep your finances efficient so you stay one step ahead.

Tax-efficient life insurance for business owners and directors
Relevant life insurance is a tax-efficient way for businesses to provide life cover to their employees and directors. We look at how these policies can save your business money while helping employees and their loved ones.

Advice for finding the best pension
We take a look at what you need to consider when choosing a pension plan and where to go for the best advice on your retirement planning.

Guide to the 2026 Spring Forecast
Our guide looks at the current economic outlook and the announcements made by the Chancellor in the 2026 Spring Forecast.

Guide to farm succession planning
Changes to Agricultural and Business Reliefs mean that Inheritance Tax could impact more farming families than before. But wealth management and succession planning can help minimise what’s owed; we look at what you need to consider.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) explained: rules, rates, and reliefs
As assets increase in value and tax-free thresholds remain static, it’s crucial to factor in Inheritance Tax as part of your estate planning. Here’s how IHT works and how you can manage any IHT liability due.

A UK guide to Business Relief and using life insurance for inheritance tax planning
From April 2026, 100% Business Relief will be capped at £1 million, which could leave loved ones facing a hefty IHT bill. We look at how a life insurance policy can cover any remaining IHT so that valuable assets don’t have to be sold.

How to choose a financial adviser in the UK
When faced with a major financial decision, a financial adviser can help you make the most of your finances. But, with so many out there, how do you know where to start? Senior Financial Planner, Tony Robinson, explains how to choose a financial adviser that’s right for you.

Guide to the 2025 Autumn Budget
We take a look at the changes announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget, plus what they could mean for your savings, investments, and retirement planning.

UK guide to pensions and inheritance tax changes
From April 2027, the rules around pensions and Inheritance Tax (IHT) are changing, and it could affect how much IHT your loved ones need to pay. We look at who this might impact and what you can do to prepare.

Your guide to the 2025 Spring Statement
What are the key points announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement? We take a look at what the announcement will mean for welfare, tax, and government spending.

Autumn Budget 2024 explained
What are the key points announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget? We take a look at what the announcement will mean for stamp duty, income tax, and more.