Life can be full of surprises. You can’t be prepared for everything. You may have some insurance to support you financially if the unexpected happens, but have you considered how private medical insurance might offer you and your family the peace of mind you need if your health takes a turn for the worst? A growing trend According to data published by The Telegraph, patients are opting for private healthcare in record numbers as the NHS is blighted by long wait times and stri

It’s fair to say that the Autumn Budget 2025 has been anxiously anticipated by British taxpayers and businesses alike, with a large amount of media coverage prior concerned with the Labour government’s reported "fiscal black hole.” This debt is estimated to stand between the range of £20bn to £40bn, and Reeves was predicted by experts to implement a combination of tax increases and spending reductions to meet targets.   Reeves' last announcement, the 2025 Spring Statement, in

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November 2025. This is expected to be the government’s first major fiscal event focused on “an economy not working well enough for working people”. With borrowing pressures still high, you should be prepared for targeted tax rises and a few surprises.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outlined the Government’s financial plans for the next five years.

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