Trump inauguration and UK economy
Well, despite record low temperatures for a presidential inauguration so the event is moved inside, over here spring is in the air with new bird song, Albert the Peacock’s beautiful train almost complete, bulbs are showing and snow drops are emerging. Let us hope for good things to come and a great summer!
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The simmering stock market pot subsides
I am pleased to report that the rumbles in markets proved short-lived. However, having ‘biggest losses since 1987’ for Japan and then clawing the way back again (well, still 13% off its peak) is not helpful and a potential portent for the over-priced sections of the Globe.
Volatility is your friend when it is upwards...
Where there’s a Will – make sure it’s done the right way
Disputes over the validity of Wills and quarrels over the inheritance of estates are as old as the hills and no doubt ancient civilisations had very similar problems – though their solution was probably somewhat blunter than we are used to!
We’ve visited the topic before, but it was an eye opener recently to hear...
Election Eve looms
Well, we are almost there. Have you cast your vote yet (by post)...? Election Day is tomorrow and if you have an unused postal vote, you can still take it to your polling station and hand-in the envelope.
However, first, to cheer you up and to change the subject, next Christmas is now nearer than...
Are you now liable for Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax has become a ‘mainstream tax’ for many and people are being warned to put their finances in order to make passing on their wealth to the next generation as tax efficient as possible.
The Government has taken £7.2billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for the 2022-23 tax year, HMRC figures have revealed and...