Spring Budget News

05.09 / 01:15

markets Platform Election Headlines Investment platforms rejoice as Labour looks to scrap GB ISA plans

According to the FT, Labour is planning to abandon the current GB ISA campaign, a U-turn on its election pledge when a Labour spokesperson said the party had «no plans to drop the British ISA». The GB ISA was a headline policy of the former government's Spring Budget, and was proposed as a way to boost retail investment in the UK market, with account holders given an additional £5,000 a year to invest solely in UK companies. This would have been in addition to the current annual ISA allowance of £20,000. 'Helpful change' or 'political stunt'?: The debate on the Great British ISA an...

28.05 / 14:45

Citi Provident Experts reports Quilter calls for simplification as Labour backs GB ISA proposals

According to a report by City AM today (28 May), a spokesperson for the party said it has no plans to drop the GB ISA, as Labour focuses on getting people to save and invest, with the different types of ISAs a key area. Rachel Griffin, tax and financial planning expert at Quilter, said this gives Labour the opportunity to «drastically improve» the Conservatives' GB ISA plans introduced in the 2024 Spring Budget. The proposals, which are under consultation until 6 June, set out that the GB ISA will provide an additional tax-free £5,000 to the current annual ISA allowance of £20,000, to...

15.03 / 14:35

FIVE Research Half of UK adults would consider opening a Great British ISA

Following the announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Spring Budget, the research amongst UK adults found almost one in five (18%) said they would ‘definitely' consider opening one. 'Helpful change' or 'political stunt'?: The debate on the Great British ISA and what investments should qualify Among those who currently have an ISA, almost three in five (57%) would consider opening a GB ISA, rising to over three-fifths (63%) amongst those with an existing stocks and shares ISA. Meanwhile, a quarter (25%) of UK adults said they would not consider opening a GB ISA. The researc...

04.03 / 09:13

UK Pensions Chancellor unveils plans to force DC pension plans to disclose levels of UK investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (pictured), said: 'These new rules mean employers and savers can see how their money is invested and how the returns compare to other schemes.' || Credit: HM Treasury

04.03 / 08:37

UK Pensions Chancellor unveils plans to force defined contribution pension plans to disclose levels of UK investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (pictured), said: 'These new rules mean employers and savers can see how their money is invested and how the returns compare to other schemes.' || Credit: HM Treasury

04.03 / 06:45

markets COST economy Election Research country 'Last chance saloon': UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts

LONDON — Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget on Wednesday.

01.03 / 08:33

CEO wellness Fund managers renew calls for British ISA ahead of Spring Budget

In a joint letter to The Times, the signatories said the introduction of a British ISA in the Budget, replacing the existing ISA, would be «a simple, powerful and easily implemented solution to kickstart the revitalisation of the UK equity market». The letter's signatories included Liontrust Asset Management's CEO John Ions, Gresham House managing director Ken Wotton, head of Downing Fund Managers Judith MacKenzie, Octopus Investments fund manager Richard Power and Peel Hunt CEO Steven Fine, as well as the House of Lords' Ros Altmann. Premier Miton calls for increased ISA allowance to...

14.02 / 13:43

UPS Election Browser Podcasts rights Updates 9 things we want to see in the 2024 Spring Budget

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24.01 / 17:19

UK companies Chancellor of the Exchequer equities AJ Bell AJ Bell calls on Jeremy Hunt to introduce 'radical' ISA reform

AJ Bell urged the chancellor to slash any plans to create a ‘Great British ISA’, highlighting the restriction of investment choice as a potential issue for investors.

19.01 / 12:49

UK AJ Bell tax cuts Chancellor Hunt signals more tax cuts ahead of election - reports

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt | Copyright HM Treasury

22.11 / 14:07

UK Autumn Statement 23 Autumn Statement 23: Chancellor creates 'new simplified R&D tax relief'

Addressing the House of Commons with his second Statement as chancellor, Hunt said he would create a “new simplified R&D tax relief”.: Copyright HM Treasury

05.07 / 16:43

inflation companies Drop Mattioli Woods sees AUM drop 8%

Ian Mattioli, chief executive and co-founder of Mattioli Woods

13.04 / 09:43

FIVE Action PwC UK economy UK economy flat in February as strikes and inflation bite — and the IMF delivers reality check

LONDON — The U.K. economy flatlined in February as widespread industrial action and persistently high inflation stymied activity.

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