Advisers and specialists reveal their levels of Budget optimism

Autumn Budget could 'affect nearly everyone’

Isabel Baxter
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Advisers have revealed how optimistic they are feeling ahead of today’s Autumn Budget and what they wish to see as part of it.

With speculation high and many rumours reported, today chancellor Rachel Reeves will finally lay out her plans under the Labour government in her first Autumn Budget. Pensions and tax changes are firmly under the limelight, as the industry and nation embrace for what could be a vast amount of change. In the lead up, Professional Adviser asked financial advisers how optimistic they are feeling about what potentially lies ahead and what they wish to see. Chapters Financial director and financial planner Keith Churchouse Keith Churchouse, Chapters Financial Biggest hope: "Pension...

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