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By Armstrong Watson

29th January 2026

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Market strength despite geopolitical strains

Our latest commentary on the financial investment markets and the wider economy. 

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By Gary Rowson

13th January 2026

Inheritance Tax: Planning considerations for businesses around the new £2.5m APR/BPR threshold

Over the last year, farmers, landowners, and business owners have been lobbying against the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) for Inheritance Tax (IHT).

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By Armstrong Watson

23rd December 2025

Six financial New Year's resolutions for 2026

As we step into 2026, many of us will make resolutions to improve our health, relationships, or careers. But what about your financial well-being? Setting clear financial goals for the year ahead has never been more important, and these six resolutions can help you take control of your finances and plan for the future.

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By Bianca Chibanda

9th December 2025

4 strategies to help reduce your Inheritance Tax liability

The number of estates faced with paying Inheritance Tax (IHT) is likely to continue to rise, as the nil-rate bands – the amount you’re permitted to inherit without paying Inheritance Tax – remain frozen until at least 2031.

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By Armstrong Watson

1st December 2025

Financial adviser joins Armstrong Watson in Hexham

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacob Proudfoot to its Hexham office, where he joins the firm’s growing Financial Planning team.

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By Justin Rourke

26th November 2025

Budget 2025: ISAs, pension salary sacrifice and savings taxes, and the impact on your financial planning

Today’s budget announcement was awaited by many with a degree of trepidation. Once we got past the early release of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) report, the markets stabilised with the FTSE100, bond markets and sterling all being a little positive. As ever, there is more detail to come out in the respective papers, but the overriding feeling is one of complication.

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By Marcus Dodds

26th November 2025

What the increased FSCS deposit protection limit means for you

Savers and those holding large amounts of cash after a house sale, an insurance payout or receipt of an inheritance will soon receive further protection for their cash.

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By Justin Rourke

19th November 2025

Why law firms should invest in employee benefits to attract and retain top talent

In the legal sector, where expertise, reliability, and continuity are paramount, attracting and retaining the right people is critical to a firm’s success. While competitive salaries remain important, they’re no longer enough on their own. Today’s legal professionals are looking for employers who offer security, wellbeing, and long-term value—and law firms should prioritise improving their employee benefits to attract and retain top talent. Improving recruitment and retention of the best talent in legal firms

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By Justin Rourke

14th November 2025

Autumn Budget countdown – should you be taking action now?

We are only days away from the Autumn Budget on 26th November 2025, and speculation is already at fever pitch! Amongst the many areas being speculated on are: Pension Lump Sum Allowance (tax-free cash), ISA allowances, Income Tax for non-earned income, and National Insurance for LLPs

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By Justin Rourke

12th November 2025

Treasury rules out pension ‘tax-free cash’ reduction

The Treasury has ruled out a reduction in the pension Lump Sum Allowance (tax-free cash) ahead of this month's Autumn Budget, which will come as a relief to those with personal and workplace pensions.

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