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Government pledges £800k to support headteachers’ mental health
Government pledges £800k to support headteachers’ mental health The Government has set aside £800,000 to provide “tailored mental health and…

Education recovery minister resigns over funding row
Education recovery minister resigns over funding row Education Recovery Minister, Sir Kevan Collins, has walked away from his position after a row over the amount…

Academies Financial Handbook effective from 1 September 2021
Academies Financial Handbook effective from 1 September 2021 On 18th June the Education and Skills Funding Agency updated the handbook that describes financial requirements for…

VAT DEFERRAL PAYMENT SCHEME
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE VAT DEFERRAL PAYMENT SCHEME BEFORE THE DEADLINE OF 21 JUNE 2021 If you deferred VAT…

Preparing yourself your family and your business for the future
Preparing yourself your family and your business for the future The operational demands of running a family business or other…

Unlocking property wealth
Unlocking property wealth Unlocking property wealth | Plan for the worst, hope for the best With the rapid changes that…

Peace of mind that you’re on the right track
Peace of mind that you’re on the right track How to plan for a confident retirement to live the lifestyle…

Generation Xers chronically under-saving
Generation Xers chronically under-saving 57% face financial difficulty in retirement years According to The International Longevity Centre UK (ILCUK) report, a substantial proportion of Generation Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980)…

Plan for a better tomorrow
Plan for a better tomorrow Sustainability matters | Plan for a better tomorrow, today Responsible investment is a catch-all term to broadly describe funds…

Will your pension run out early?
Will your pension run out early? Impact on people opting for early retirement as a result of the pandemic An increasing number of people have…

Bounce Back Loans
Bounce Back Loans One year on, time to start repayments REPAYMENT OPTIONS The bounce-back loans were introduced a year ago so the 12 months payment…

Boost your pension savings
Boost your pension savings Planning to achieve your retirement goals sooner Are you ‘mid or late career’ or planning to retire within ten years? If the answer’s ‘yes’, then you probably want to know the…

A new tax year | a new start for your finances
A new tax year | a new start for your finances Creating a roadmap for your future financial success It’s always a good time to consider financial planning, but at the start of a new…

Minimum pension age to increase
Minimum pension age to increase Age change to when people can start taking pension savings The government has confirmed that it plans to increase the minimum pension age at which benefits under registered pension schemes…

ESFA Update
ESFA Update The ESFA have released the new Accounts Direction for 2020-21 and the summary of main changes are outlined on pages 5 & 6…