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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 Armstrong Watson

20th November 2025

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Looking Ahead to the Budget and Assessing a Strong Year for Stocks

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

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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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By Justin Rourke

10th November 2025

The importance of trusts in financial planning

Trusts are a vital part of good financial planning, and their importance has significantly increased as we enter a new era of restrictive Inheritance Tax (IHT) legislation.

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By Sarah Tallentire

29th October 2025

Leaving the UK? What you need to consider when moving abroad

A  growing number of UK residents are heading overseas in search of better opportunities, lower living costs, and improved quality of life. If you’re drawn to a new life abroad, there are some key considerations to factor into your planning. 

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By Justin Rourke

29th October 2025

Why business succession planning and asset diversification matter more than ever

Running a family business comes with a unique blend of opportunities and challenges; balancing legacy with innovation, and personal values with commercial goals. Yet, one area that often gets overlooked amid the day-to-day demands is long-term financial planning.

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