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Why More People Are Paying 40% Tax, and How to Avoid the Costly Traps.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the tax you hand over to HMRC?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Labour Budget was delivered in late November 2025 amid lots of speculation as to possible tax changes and given the backdrop of the significant changes made in the previous year.

Spring has brought a busy start to 2026, and our first newsletter of the year offers a timely update as we approach the end of the tax year.

We have recently updated our Scotland vs England Taxpayer comparison from our original blog post of January 2024. Following the…

Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget for 2026/27 was delivered yesterday after a delay caused by the late UK Budget, marking a pivotal moment ahead of the May Holyrood elections and her departure from frontline politics. The Budget sets out tax, welfare, and public‑service plans that will shape Scotland’s political debate over the coming months.

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.

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.

Taxing and opting out of Winter Fuel Payments -

14 August 2025

Spotlight on -
Changes to Tax from April 2025