Q. Is it true that people living in Scotland are going to pay less income tax? I thought they had voted to stay in the UK. A. Although you are obviously correct that the Scottish referendum confirmed Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom, the answer to your question is “maybe”. From April next year the Scottish Rate… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: UK pay improves at fastest rate in 6 years Refugees: Boost or burden? WTO global trade data indicates to slowdown S&P downgrades Japan’s debt rating M&A update – another mega deal World’s largest banks bet on bitcoin technology For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly 18 September 2015
Q. I am in receipt of a final salary pension which used all of my Lifetime Allowance when I took benefits two years ago. I also have a retirement annuity policy relating to a period of self-employment in the 1980s. I put very little into it so was pleasantly surprised to find it now has a… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: US rates preview Apple & Smartphone trends Global Mergers & Acquisitions picks up Biggest Japanese 1-day stock jump in 7-years Brazil’s debt rating cut to “junk” UK keeps rates on hold For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly 11 September 2015
Q. I have just started a new job and have been provided with a company car (Audi A4). Whilst I have had company cars in the past, I have been advised that I will also benefit from free fuel for private use, which I was delighted with. However a friend of mine has suggested that it… Read more »