NEWS and INFORMATION
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This information is for general guidance only and represents our understanding of law and Inland Revenue practice as at the Date of Publication. We cannot assume legal liability for any errors or omissions it might contain. Levels and bases of, and reliefs from, taxation are those applying at the date of publication but are subject to change and their value depends on the individual circumstances of the investor. The value of land and buildings is generally a matter of a valuer's opinion rather than fact. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. The past is not necessarily a guide to future performance. if you withdraw from an investment in the early years, you may not get the full amount you invested. Changes in the rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value or price of an investment in sterling terms if it is denominated in a foreign currency.
YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT.
Loans are subject to status and written details are available on request. The Personal Investment Authority, the Securities and Futures Authority and the Investment Management Regulatory Organisation do not regulate loans, mortgages, taxation advice, inheritance tax planning, employee share schemes, trust advice, private medical insurance, national savings, bank and building society deposits, accident, sickness and unemployment insurance, will writing, TESSAS, some components of ISAs and some forms of long term care, critical illness insurance, income protection and term assurance.
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Last updated June 17 2007
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Capital Gains Tax
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The latest rates and information regarding CGT/
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Published Friday, March 29, 2002
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A New State Pension
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The beginning of the new tax year - 6 April 2002 - marks the start of the most significant reform to state pensions for over 20 years
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Published Monday, February 25, 2002
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Personal Pension Contributions
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The personal pension rules were radically revised with effect from 6 April 2001, with the result that there are some new year-end planning points to consider.
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Published Monday, February 25, 2002
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FURTHER CLAMPDOWN ON STATE BENEFITS
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The DSS may have changed it's name to the Department for Work and Pensions but it's focus ……..
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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ARE YOU RETIRING SOON ?
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The returns from annuities have declined dramatically since the early 90's. Ten years ago, a man …….
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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INHERITANCE TAX - BE PREPARED
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When Gordon Brown first became Chancellor in May 1977, there was much speculation that one of the changes …….
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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GETTING CHEAPER ALL THE TIME
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Price rises are a fact of life. Even though inflation is much lower ……..
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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FAST RISING FEES
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School fees are high and rising fast …….
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INCOME ?
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It is now over nine years since bank base rates were in double figures. In the last five years, the highest base rate has been 7.5% (Bank of England, 2001) …….
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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TAKE A LONGER TERM VIEW
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Experience shows that the stock market generally provides the best returns in the longer term, even though over relatively short periods results can be disappointing …
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Published Sunday, September 30, 2001
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