03/09/2026
Did you know?
More than 8 in 10 mortgage customers are on fixed-rate deals.
This means changes in mortgage rates don't necessarily affect everyone straight away. The impact can arrive months or even years later, when a fixed deal ends and it's time to remortgage.
02/09/2026
Keep track of upcoming business and personal tax compliance deadlines with Thornton Springer’s tax calendar.
View the latest deadline: https://www.thorntonspringer.co.uk/resources/tax-and-business-calendar/
27/08/2026
“Budgeting has only one rule: Do not go over budget.” – Leslie Tayne
26/08/2026
Used electric car leasing is gaining momentum in the UK, rising 170% over the past year as more secondhand EVs become available.
Lower upfront costs, rising petrol prices and salary sacrifice schemes are all helping to make electric driving more accessible.
Read more → https://www.thorntonspringer.co.uk/news/blog/pw-news/used-electric-car-leasing-accelerates/
24/08/2026
The latest business headlines highlight just how quickly the financial landscape is changing.
HMRC collected almost £939 billion in tax and National Insurance during 2025/26, more than 5 million homeowners are expected to see mortgage repayments rise by the end of 2028, and the FCA has confirmed a timetable for new crypto regulations.
Our latest news round-up covers these developments and more, including benefit fraud, mortgage costs and what the latest announcements could mean for businesses and individuals.
Read the full update here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bi2ee1yXHf2wLLlx0kM4K1qXgj2x2H3m/view?usp=drive_link
21/08/2026
It's never too early—or too late—to review your retirement plans.
20/08/2026
Some 18-year-olds will now be able to continue getting 50% off most train fares until shortly before their 19th birthday.
From 17 August, the 16–17 Saver Railcard will remain valid for a full year from the date it is purchased. This means someone buying the railcard just before turning 18 can continue using the discount for another year.
The change could make a real difference for young people travelling regularly to college, training or their first job.
Read more → https://www.thorntonspringer.co.uk/news/blog/pw-news/railcard-discount-extended-to-18-year-olds/
18/08/2026
Divorce settlements often focus on who gets what. But the tax position can make a significant difference to what those assets are actually worth.
From Capital Gains Tax and property transfers to pensions, Child Benefit and business shares, there are a number of tax considerations that can affect the final outcome.
Understanding the tax implications before a financial settlement is agreed can help avoid unexpected costs later.
Read our latest guide to learn the key tax points to consider before finalising a divorce settlement → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKKQs9LUe2DVAG-6CjCK2ZUr6hpnkP5p/view?usp=drive_link