In an unusually unanimous decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted on 18 March 2026 to hold the base rate at 3.75% — pausing what…
There is a financial crisis unfolding quietly across the North West of England. It does not make headlines, it rarely comes up at the school gate, and it…
Rachel Reeves delivered her 2026 Spring Statement last week and, true to her word, it was deliberately light on drama. But beneath the calm surface, there is plenty…
Inheritance tax (IHT) is raising more money than ever before. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts that IHT receipts will reach £8.7 billion in the 2025/26 tax year…
In practical terms, NHS pension tax traps arise when the way pension growth is measured for tax purposes collides with pay progression, inflation and wider income. The result…
