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By Armstrong Watson

6th February 2024

Armstrong Watson marks National Apprenticeship Week 2024 and celebrates its rising stars

Armstrong Watson is celebrating the “considerable difference” its apprentices make to the business during National Apprenticeship Week 2024.

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Happy Employees

By Dominic Gaunt

1st February 2024

Why the financial health and wellbeing of employees matters for employers

For employees, financial wellbeing is becoming more important than ever and having a workforce that is engaged, informed, supported and efficient will improve productivity and build trust.

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By David Hush

31st January 2024

What are the alternatives to bankruptcy?

When most people think of an individual becoming insolvent they think of bankruptcy, but according to the latest quarterly statistics for Q3 2023, only 8% of insolvent individuals were made bankrupt. Out of a total of 24,418 insolvencies 2,015 were bankrupted.

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By Helen Robinson

30th January 2024

Pre-year-end planning for limited companies

As your company year-end approaches there are some considerations you should make and this will depend on what you are aiming to achieve.

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By Armstrong Watson

29th January 2024

Armstrong Watson’s top-rated financial planning team continues to grow

Armstrong Watson’s top-rated financial planning team continues to grow with the appointment of a new financial adviser in Skipton.

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By Justin Rourke

26th January 2024

Time in the market: 2023

2023 was the year that interest rates had a resurgence, and for the first time since 2008, the rate rose above 5%. Here we look back on the past year, and how it demonstrates the importance of context and spending ‘time in the market’ is when making financial decisions...

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By Armstrong Watson

23rd January 2024

The importance of financial planning for high-earning professionals

Whilst many professionals such as lawyers and accountants have excellent financial knowledge and experience, many can be guilty of neglecting their own personal finances due to lack of time.

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By Ryan Taylor

19th January 2024

How proposed changes to superannuation contribution rates could impact NHS pensions from April 2024

Changes to both the employee and employer contribution rates to NHS Pension have been proposed. How could this impact your NHS Pension? 

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By Armstrong Watson

18th January 2024

Armstrong Watson promotes Steve Preston to Audit and Assurance Partner

Steve Preston joined Armstrong Watson in 2022, after 15 years with BDO in Leeds, at the time the firm acquired ASE Professional Services in Manchester. He has already made a significant contribution to the audit service line and now heads up the Manchester office and Automotive sector.

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By Justin Rourke

17th January 2024

Can I still have my 25% tax-free pension lump sum?

If your pension savings are less than £1,073,000, and you wish to take a lump sum, then you will still get 25% of the pot tax-free, up to a maximum of £268,250. However, if you have more than £1,073,000 in your pension, the tax-free element will be less than 25%.

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