Thetford Business Awards
Lovewell Blake is delighted to have been nominated for the Workplace Wellbeing Award in this year’s Thetford Business Awards.
Everything you need to know about workplace pensions
Workplace pensions are a crucial aspect of financial planning in the United Kingdom, providing individuals with a means to secure their financial future during retirement. For employers and employees alike, understanding how workplace pensions work is essential. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of workplace pensions, answering common questions and addressing key topics related to employers' and employees' pension contributions.
Companies House fee increases
Limited companies face a big increase in the fees they are charged for things such as incorporation, submitting their annual confirmation statement and striking off, with some fees rising by a whopping 400%.
Six strategies for businesses to face up to the inflation challenge
Despite falling inflation, the cost of living crisis is still with us - and that means businesses need to put in place strategies to mitigate high prices.
Everything you need to know about NHS Pensions
If you're a healthcare professional working in the United Kingdom, one of the most valuable benefits you receive is your NHS pension. It's crucial to understand how NHS pensions work, the contribution rates, and the potential financial value they hold.
Required retirement income study should focus all our minds on pension saving
Two newly-published reports are focussing minds on how much we all need to save for retirement, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.
Cashflow - Time to retire
In the first three parts we have introduced the concept of personal cashflow planning, and seen how it has helped Joe and his wife Jessie face unforeseen events, pay for their son Johnnie’s education, and stay on track for a comfortable retirement. In this part we see how the online planning tool can help them achieve that goal.
HMRC U-turns on tax treatment of double cab pick-ups
On 12 February 2024, HMRC issued new tax guidance on the tax treatment of double cab pick-up trucks, which classified them as cars, opposed to commercial vehicles, for benefit in kind (BIK) and capital allowance purposes.