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This makes for an interesting read ahead of the new chancellor’s first Budget…

Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

Did you know that women are often better than men at investing?

This is worth a listen…

What in the World - Why women are often better investors than men - BBC Sounds Data suggests women make higher returns

Child trust fund providers are being put under the spotlight to check they are treating savers fairly and doing all they can to reunite young people with lost accounts.

Child trust fund firms face review over efforts to find who owns £1.5bn worth of pots Exclusive: FCA pressures firms to do more to sort 760,000 accounts as watchdog urges families to use free tracking service

The Treasury wants your tax payments faster.

Find out why HMRC’s new consultation paper on self assessment payments is one to watch: https://homecroftwealth.co.uk/news/hmrc-consults-on-faster-tax-payments-one-to-watch/

John Healey will deliver his first budget as chancellor in October.

This gives a useful overview of what might be coming…

What the Autumn Budget could mean for your finances John Healey will deliver his first budget as chancellor in October. Here is what might be coming

The £59.2 billion black hole continues to cast a shadow over the Treasury and taxpayers.

What will be HMRC’s next steps?

Read more:https://homecroftwealth.co.uk/news/the-59-2-billion-unpaid-tax-hole/

Major legal reforms are proposed to treat married and unmarried couples in a similar way in England and Wales.

Should you wait for the law to change or start your legal and financial planning now?

Read our latest blog to find out more: https://homecroftwealth.co.uk/news/unmarried-couples-major-legal-reforms-proposed/

Did you know that eight in ten estate agents are seeing more examples of "gazundering" this year - when a buyer lowers their offer for a property just before exchanging contracts?

Have you been affected?

Gazundering: Why is it happening and what should homeowners do if it happens to them? Agreeing a deal only to be asked to slash the price can be frustrating for would-be sellers

Wishing all students who have picked up their GCSE results today all the best for your next step!

As a new university year begins, the Treasury has waded into the debate on student loans. What are the chances that the new government will listen?

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