This is the full text of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's speech to MPs this afternoon (17.10.22), explaining why he has reversed of many of the changes announced in the mini-Budget on 23 September.
Read more ...Hunt ditches almost all mini-Budget measures
- Monday, 17 October 2022
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In another major government U-turn, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has scrapped almost all the measures announced in September’s mini-Budget by predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng, apart from the cut to National Insurance and cuts to stamp duty.
Read more ...Pensions Dashboards notice period extended
- Monday, 17 October 2022
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The pensions industry has been given more time to prepare for the Pensions Dashboards next year.
Read more ...Former COO of Transact parent joins Nucleus
- Monday, 17 October 2022
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There are more changes at the top at adviser platform Nucleus as it appoints two new independent non-executive directors (NEDs) to its board.
Read more ...Hargreaves CEO Chris Hill to step down next year
- Monday, 17 October 2022
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Hargreaves Lansdown’s chief executive Chris Hill will quit next year after six years at the helm of the investment and platform provider.
Read more ...Hunt to make emergency fiscal statement today
- Monday, 17 October 2022
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The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today in the Commons outlining part of his planned fiscal plan, the full details of which will be announced on 31 October.
Read more ...Corporation Tax U-turn as Hunt is made Chancellor
- Friday, 14 October 2022
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Prime Minister Liz Truss has made a U-turn on a controversial decision to cut Corporation Tax following her appointment today of Jeremy Hunt as the new Chancellor to replace sacked Kwasi Kwarteng.
Read more ...Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng out after 38 days
- Friday, 14 October 2022
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has quit his job after 38 days in charge of the nation’s finances after being asked to "stand aside" by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Read more ...FCA fines Shariah-based challenger bank £1.5m
- Friday, 14 October 2022
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The FCA has fined Gatehouse Bank, a Shariah-compliant challenger bank, £1.5m for poor anti-money laundering checks.
Read more ...Continuum assets up 9% despite tough market
- Friday, 14 October 2022
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Fast-growing national IFA firm Continuum, which has recruited heavily in recent years, has reported assets under influence up 9% year-on-year to £1.53bn.
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