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It may be #BlueMonday but here at Prime we're trying to make it a little brighter. We've given all our staff a pack including wellbeing tips, tea, a snack bar & some sunflower seeds - which we are encouraging everyone to plant & care for, as a reminder to care for themselves too!

Do you know how to (legally) cut your IHT bill? buff.ly/3qeBuhR

If you read the headlines, you've probably seen a lot of people fret that inflation is a big problem for the UK economy right now. But will it actually end up being a big problem for you? buff.ly/3toy3ai

Findings of recent surveys show that consumer sentiment has dipped in recent weeks after the outbreak of euphoria when lockdowns were lifted and consumers could once again visit pubs and clothes shops. buff.ly/3GfY3bC

New research has put a post-pandemic price on the amount of income needed for retirement. What standard of living could you have? buff.ly/3l3uEce

The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is facing a backlash from economists and MPs for 'crying wolf' over an interest rate hike. buff.ly/3qf3qkr

The first Autumn Budget in three years – and the Chancellor’s third in less than 20 months – featured no significant increases in tax, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your year-end tax planning. buff.ly/3xey5BP

Mortgage borrowers’ chances of securing an ultra cheap deal narrowed this week in spite of a decision by the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 0.1%, as banks and building societies raised interest rates across their fixed rate home loans. buff.ly/3EfoP1U

The DWP has revealed that the Triple Lock will not apply next April, leaving a funding gap worth up to £9.35 a week. So how will the new Double Lock affect you? buff.ly/3o2Q0sc

HMRC figures show that the pension annual allowance continues to help fill its depleted coffers but to the detriment of the taxpayer. How are your contribution levels looking? buff.ly/3D5ovCi

New research has put a post-pandemic price on the amount of income needed for retirement. What standard of living could you have? buff.ly/3l3uEce

The first Autumn Budget in three years – and the Chancellor’s third in less than 20 months – featured no significant increases in tax, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your year-end tax planning. buff.ly/3xey5BP

The government has published draft legislation to raise the normal minimum pension age for drawing benefits from 55 to 57 effective 6 April 2028. How will you prepare for the change? buff.ly/3huWHPX

The UK’s unusual tax year end date of 6 April is coming under scrutiny, as well as the tax year basis for the self-employed. There could be tricky implications over the next two years. buff.ly/3C3WD1x

New HMRC data shows that nearly £10bn of CGT liabilities were created in 2019/20, with rumours the Chancellor may closely align CGT rates with income tax rates. Perhaps it’s time you reviewed unrealised capital gains? buff.ly/3z5rJUE

The Bank of England has hinted interest rates may rise sooner than expected, but will be outpaced by inflation, eroding the value of cash deposits as a consequence. Will your savings be affected? buff.ly/3EdopKQ

New research has highlighted a growing retirement income gap between men and women, accelerated by the pandemic. How can you take back control? buff.ly/3tE5mof

The government has published draft legislation to raise the normal minimum pension age for drawing benefits from 55 to 57 effective 6 April 2028. How will you prepare for the change? buff.ly/3huWHPX

The UK’s unusual tax year end date of 6 April is coming under scrutiny, as well as the tax year basis for the self-employed. There could be tricky implications over the next two years. buff.ly/3C3WD1x

New HMRC data shows that nearly £10bn of CGT liabilities were created in 2019/20, with rumours the Chancellor may closely align CGT rates with income tax rates. Perhaps it’s time you reviewed unrealised capital gains? buff.ly/3z5rJUE