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Many of us take steps to prepare for retirement – setting aside savings, managing our Inheritance Tax position, or making Wills. Yet one crucial area often gets overlooked: planning for future care needs.

You should review your personal and investment situation before the April 2026 deadline to ensure you have made the most of any available allowances and reliefs.

From April 2026, the way many sole traders and landlords report their income to HMRC will undergo a major transformation.

Companies House has now rolled out mandatory identity verification requirements for Company Directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, aimed at improving the integrity of the UK’s corporate register and reducing fraud.

Our Winter newsletter provides a timely update on Making Tax Digital and Tax Planning for the April 2026 year end. We also look at the New Companies House Identity Verification Rules and Planning for Care in Later Life.

Yesterday, Wednesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget. We have sifted through the details which we feel will be the most significant to our clients, and we hope the following review will be helpful.

We are proud to share that Hannah Bass, from our Wealth Department, has been awarded The Certificate in Paraplanning Prize for her exceptional performance in the 2024 examination year.

Pound cost averaging is a phrase which is often used in passing by financial advisers. A little, well-known perk often associated with making regular contributions into an investment. But what does it actually mean?

As financial advisers, we often talk about the value of diversification within an investment portfolio. This blog post clearly illustrates the concept of diversification through a striking visual — the quilt chart.

Another month, another gain for stock markets. It can’t continue like this forever and there are clear signs of profit-taking in some of the most popular trades. This feels like a test to see whether a renewed bout of “buy-the-dip” behaviour will drive stocks to fresh highs once the US government re-opens.

We are always proud to support and engage with our local communities, and we're especially pleased to lend a hand to Berwick Rugby Club by providing new post protectors for their pitch.