Budget 2026

14 August 2026

Higher earners already pay a massive chunk of tax here in the UK as the top 50% of earners pay 90% of all income tax, and the top 1% pay 27%. If they make over £100,000, they also fall off the cliff edge and lose incredibly valuable government support.

If you have a significant portfolio outside ISAs and pensions, you’re also highly likely to be...

6 August 2026

Like Christmas, Budget speculation season has kicked off even earlier this year, with everything from wealth taxes to frozen tax thresholds being thrown into the mix.

When faced with the threat of higher taxes, people will always want to take steps to protect themselves. But if you do, it’s essential to focus on those you’ll be grateful for...

28 July 2026

AJ Bell has written to new Chancellor John Healey calling for a public commitment to a long-overdue Pension Tax Lock to avoid a repeat of the 2024 and 2025 Budgets and give stability to Brits saving for retirement.

Pension providers raised alarm bells at both the 2024 and 2025 Budgets, warning that cash was being withdrawn from long-term pension...

25 June 2026

The treasury has published a consultation that gives us the broad shape of the new ‘first time buyer ISA' but leaves us guessing on some of the most important aspects. There is still no detail on the level of government bonus, subscription limits or property price cap, making it difficult to judge whether this new product will be a meaningful...

24 June 2026

The government will cut the Cash ISA allowance in April 2027 to £12,000 from its current £20,000 for investors under age 65. While this was revealed months ago during the 2025 Budget, the nuances of what this will look like in practice for investors are now coming to light.

When the new Cash ISA rules come into practice, Brits will need to invest...