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A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private limited company that is structured and run to hold, manage and grow family wealth in a controlled, tax-efficient way. It has become increasingly popular in the UK as an alternative to using trusts, especially since tax rules around trusts have tightened in recent years.Here's how it works…

With the Autumn Budget due on 26 November 2025, speculation is mounting about which taxes could rise and where the Chancellor might look for extra revenue. After ruling out increases in the main rates of income tax, National Insurance and VAT, attention is shifting to the so-called "stealth" areas of the tax system, the ones…

With colder days on the horizon, many pensioners will soon receive their Winter Fuel Payment, a vital support when heating bills start to rise. But as that help rolls out, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to exploit it. Recent data shows scam referrals have leapt by a staggering 153 per cent over the last week…

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget is only weeks away, and there is growing speculation that key tax reliefs and allowances could soon be reduced or restricted. Reports suggest that higher-rate pension relief, capital gains tax rates and dividend allowances may all come under review.For business owners and higher-rate taxpayers, this could be a good time to…