1 December 2025

Salary sacrifice tax break on workplace pensions cut to £2,000

he Chancellor has announced a cap on the amount that can be shielded from employer and employee National Insurance...

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By Matthew Forbes
1 December 2025

Chancellor cuts cash ISA limit to promote investment

As widely expected, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has taken an axe to the annual cash ISA allowance in a bid...

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By Matthew Forbes
1 December 2025

Mansion tax to hit homes worth £2 million or more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new tax on high-value homes in England, as part of her Autumn Budget. The annual...

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By Matthew Forbes
1 December 2025

Autumn Budget: What small business owners need to know

The latest Budget, delivered amid unusual drama, landed with the promise of tackling NHS waiting lists, easing the cost...

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By Matthew Forbes
1 December 2025

The Budget lowdown – the topline announcements

The Chancellor has finally delivered her Autumn Budget and as trailed, there were significant tax increases but also boosts...

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By Matthew Forbes
25 November 2025

Could a buy-and-build strategy help you to grow your business?

At a glance Growth means different things to different businesses. It’s worth taking time to define what it means...

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By Matthew Forbes
18 November 2025

Do growth companies always mean good returns?

Growth companies have been at the heart of the record-breaking rise of US stock markets in recent times. The...

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By Matthew Forbes
17 November 2025

Are you being (pension) scammed?

Anyone can be the victim of a pension scam, no matter how financially savvy they think they are. Scammers...

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By Matthew Forbes
7 November 2025

Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 2 – Parents postpone retirement plans to support children

Parents are under financial stress as a result of providing financial support to their children – with many believing...

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By Matthew Forbes
7 November 2025

The right age to start a business?

At Elephants Child, we work with business owners of all ages and being an entrepreneur at any stage in...

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By Matthew Forbes