Navigating the dividend tax rises in 2026

Navigating the dividend tax rises in 2026

Navigating the dividend tax rises in 2026 How to safeguard your investment income from higher tax rates From 6 April 2026, the government increased dividend tax rates by 2 percentage points. The ordinary rate rose to 10.75%, and the upper rate to 35.75%, while the...
Making the most of the new tax year

Making the most of the new tax year

Making the most of the new tax year Give your investments a head start and future-proof your finances The new tax year brings a fresh £20,000 Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance for each individual, giving couples the potential to invest up to £40,000 between...
Taking charge of your retirement

Taking charge of your retirement

Taking charge of your retirement Empowering your future with greater pension freedom Planning for retirement is a crucial step in securing your financial stability for the years ahead. For those seeking greater involvement in how their pension savings are invested, a...
Protect your life insurance payout from Inheritance Tax

Protect your life insurance payout from Inheritance Tax

Protect your life insurance payout from Inheritance Tax An increasing number of estates are falling within the tax net every year An increasing number of estates are falling within the Inheritance Tax net each year, largely due to rising property prices and frozen tax...