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Retirement and pensions

With hardly a week going by without some new revelation on the so called 'pensions crisis', what action should you take with your existing pension plans and how should your planning be developed in order that you can retire with an adequate level of retirement income? Please contact us to discuss how we can advise you in this aspect of your planning.

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Savings

11-Mar	Pension schemes see fall in deficits
10-Mar	Budget date set for 24 March
09-Mar	HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments
09-Mar	Qualifying for full state pension to become easier
08-Mar	New business regulations come into effect this April
03-Mar	Pension tax changes criticised for their inefficiency
25-Feb	The retired facing ‘complex’ tax regime
18-Feb	ISAs attract women and young savers
17-Feb	Outlook for savers worsens as inflation rises again
15-Feb	Pension cut-off date approaching

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Pension schemes see fall in deficits

The shortfall in the funds held by the UK’s final salary pension schemes has declined significantly.

R&D tax credits need to be open to 'all firms'

The CBI has urged that research and development tax credits should be available to firms of all sizes.

Firms look to marketing to drive business

Increasing numbers of smaller businesses are boosting their sales and marketing efforts in order to speed recovery in the aftermath of the recession, a new study has found.

VAT returns and payments are going online

Businesses need to be aware that significant changes to the way that VAT returns are filed and payments are made will be coming into effect very soon.

Budget date set for 24 March

The last Budget before the next general election will be held on Wednesday 24 March.

HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded some people that, if they wish to take advantage of the chance to top up more than six years of their NICs, they need to act quickly.

Reform regulations and business tax to help 'balance' the economy

The government has been called on to adopt a new approach in order successfully to rebuild and rebalance the UK economy.

Qualifying for full state pension to become easier

It will take people less time to qualify for a full state pension in the future.