If you are a grandparent, you are no doubt thinking about buying Christmas presents. Maybe your grandchildren have provided you with a helpful list. You may want to take the easy option and buy them the latest technology or toy that you know they want. But maybe you want to think longer term and provide … Continued
You can download this update here OBR forecasts long but shallow recession Updated projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the UK is facing a long but relatively shallow recession which will see households hit by a record drop in living standards. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the independent fiscal watchdog’s latest forecasts during … Continued
You can download this update here “We will face into the storm” On 17 November, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his fiscal plan to “tackle the cost-of-living crisis and rebuild our economy” stating that the government’s three priorities are “stability, growth and public services.” The Chancellor struck a defiant tone during the key … Continued
You can read a pdf version of this update here Chancellor’s fiscal statement delayed The government has pushed back the date of its much-anticipated Medium-Term Fiscal Plan in order to ensure it is based on the “most accurate” economic forecasts available. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had been due to deliver his first fiscal statement detailing how … Continued
Running a business is full of challenges. While keeping your current clients happy and planning for business growth, you are probably also thinking about how to attract new clients and deal with any future issues. Arranging Key Person Insurance may not be on your list of things to do this year. You may have plans … Continued
Welcome to our quarterly newsletter Your Window on Wealth. If you would like to discuss any of the items in this edition, please call us for an appointment on 01332 913006. If you would prefer to download this, you can do so here The growing need for intergenerational planning With the next 30 years set … Continued
You can read a pdf version of this update here A day after Bank Rate rose from 1.75% to 2.25%, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first statement on 23 September, outlining a series of tax cuts and measures aimed at boosting economic activity and growth. Moving straight to the pressing matter of energy costs, Mr … Continued
At Sheldon Flanders we are committed to doing the right thing – for our clients, our team and the wider community. We are a small business, but we believe that even the smallest business has a responsibility to do what we can to make the world a better place. With ongoing news coverage of the … Continued
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Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that total retail sales volumes rose by 0.3% in July; this was the first increase in three months and confounded economists’ expectations of a small monthly decline. Growth was largely driven by a surge in online and mail order sales, which recorded their sharpest rise … Continued
In Pensions Awareness Week our MD Karen Sheldon reflects on why she is so determined to ensure women entrepreneurs are thinking about their financial futures. Like so many women I started my career in a corporate environment. I was good at what I did, I earnt the bonuses and went on the conferences and sales … Continued