BoE cuts interest rates
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 3.75%, bringing the base rate to its lowest level since February 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has...
Is an Employee Ownership Trust still a good exit option for business owners?
In the Autumn Budget, the government announced a major change to the tax relief for business owners selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This came into immediate effect and for anyone in...
2026 Market outlook – themes, opportunities, concerns
What might be the dominant market themes in 2026? Once again, AI looks set to dominate headlines into 2026 according to many of SJP’s experts. This is despite recent concerns around valuations and the...
The Chinese market: an undervalued giant?
At a glance Who do you think the global leaders in robotics are? A quick look online might bring up familiar US brands. Potentially Tesla robotaxis. Or Amazon, with its warehouse robots....
How you can beat the 60% tax trap
Believe it or not, there can be a downside to having income of £100,000 or more – an effective 60% tax bill. As an increasing number of people get caught in the...
A Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Imagine a Christmas present that could change someone’s future, make a dream come true or just help pay the bills. Here’s why gifting assets can be a tax win-win for everyone, and not just...
The power of having a tax plan in place
With Tax year-end fast approaching, we look at how a thoughtful plan can unlock significant financial benefits. We explain how making a plan can boost your income, preserve your wealth and prepare...
Autumn Budget: Sweeping up the Budget announcements
Now the dust has settled on the Autumn Budget, there were plenty of changes buried in the small print that didn’t get much attention but could still affect people in a number of ways....
Salary sacrifice tax break on workplace pensions cut to £2,000
The Chancellor has announced a cap on the amount that can be shielded from employer and employee National Insurance contributions (NICs) when paying into a workplace pension using salary sacrifice. The change...
Mansion tax to hit homes worth £2 million or more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new tax on high-value homes in England, as part of her Autumn Budget. The annual levy, which will cost up to £7,500, will take effect from April 2028....
