Autumn Statement 23: ‘Last roll of the dice’ for government pre-election

Following the Autumn Statement, Andy Butcher provides his reaction to Jeremy Hunt’s announcement, for Investment Week.

Autumn Statement 23: ‘Last roll of the dice’ for government pre-election

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Insight on Inheritance tax ahead of the expected general election next year

Andy Butcher spoke with the Telegraph on Inheritance tax ahead of the expected general election next year.

‘Clock is ticking’ to save Britain from inheritance tax before a Labour government

Parents caught out on inheritance tax by visiting homes gifted to children

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How parents can dodge Labour’s private school fees raid – and save £60,000

Andy Butcher spoke with the Telegraph on considerations to undertake regarding private school fees.

How parents can dodge Labour’s private school fees raid – and save £60,000

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Great Expectations

July has proved a strong month for investors in the financial markets, particularly across the stock markets of Western developed economies. Returns were generated against a backdrop of economic resilience, especially in the United States where, despite the Federal Reserve having raised interest rates in excess of 5.00%-points in little over a year, growth has persisted and even exceeded expectations.

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The easy fix that could spare thousands of middle-class families from inheritance tax

Andy Butcher provided comments on areas to be considered regarding Inheritance tax with The Telegraph.

How inheritance tax punishes the families of those who die young

The easy fix that could spare thousands of middle-class families from inheritance tax

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Moving to the Next Stage

This year marks the 110th edition of the Tour de France, the most prestigious bicycle race in the world. And like the markets, the Tour is always challenging—and evolving. The three-week, grueling 2,200+ mile route changes every year and, surprisingly, starts in different countries—this year in Spain versus the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Denmark over the previous five years! The point is, just like the Tour, economic and market cycles have different starting points, and no two routes are alike.

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Mind the gap!

 

In this month’s Market Commentary, European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, discusses inflation and affordability in the UK, debt ceiling negotiations and compromise in the US, plus how enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has shifted into overdrive, and more.

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