'Giving with one Budget, taking with another'- Cofunds Budget webinar

Chancellor Philip Hammond may have refrained from introducing any dramatic changes to pension tax relief in his first - and last Spring Budget - but, said Technical Connection director John Woolley, there was still "plenty for advisers to sink their teeth into". He pointed to the National Insurance (NI) contribution hike on the self-employed as one of the key points to catch advisers' attention. As to whether the changes would deter those considering starting their own business, however, he said: "True entrepreneurs won't be put off by an extra 2% NI - they're thinking bigger picture." ...