Welcome to our first newsletter of 2016, which contains up to date information on the following:
Preparing for the national living wage
- The national living wage (NLW) of £7.20 per hour for workers aged 25 and over will come into effect on 1 April 2016
- Steps employers can take now to ensure they comply with the new rates
Contact us today to discuss your plans for NLW
Help to Buy ISAs popular in first month
- Help to Buy ISAs were launched on 1 December 2015
- Allow individuals over the age of 16 to save up to £200 into an account per month
- The money will earn interest and will also qualify for a 25% bonus (up to £3,000) from the government
- Two thirds of potential home buyers plan to use the Help to Buy ISAs scheme to save a deposit for a home
Contact us to talk about personal financial planning
New state pension
- New state pension comes into effect from 6 April 2016
- Key changes
- How it’s calculated
- Options
Talk to us about your retirement planning
Finance Bill 2015 passes through parliament
- The Finance (No 2) Act 2015 passed through parliament in December 2015
We can advise on how legislative changes may affect you or your business
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