Zurich's Edward Grant looks at how emergency Budget measures have resulted in planning opportunities for advisers.
June 2010 was a busy month for politicians and the economy. First, the Office of Budget Responsibility published its independent analysis of the UK finances, suggesting future projected growth is likely to be lower; UK debt rose to more than £900 bn; and then on 22 June 2010, we had the first Budget from the new coalition Government. Opportunities for advisers Looking specifically at the proposed tax changes outlined in the recent Budget, with 23% of the consolidation measures coming from taxation by 2015-16, there are a series of planning opportunities for clients that advisers may w...
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