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Will Gaines

Eleven new year's resolutions to improve your finances

05.01.2026
Will Gaines
News, Financial Planning
5 min read

According to a YouGov poll published just before Christmas, exercising more, losing weight and eating more healthily are the top three New Year’s resolutions which will be made by Britons this year, with 51% saying that their January pledges would fall into one of these three categories.

Stef Smith Manager at Lovewell Blake

Pressing need for charities to mitigate risks to financial resilience

15.12.2025
Stef Smith
News, Charities
2 min read

With risks to financial resilience identified by the Charity Commission as one of the pressing issues facing charities, robust budgeting and quality information are key.

Nathan Bowden

MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax

10.12.2025
Nathan Bowden
News
2 min read

Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax next April will not face penalties if late filing quarterly updates.

James Shipp Partner for Lovewell Blake

Are hybrid cars worth a second look for business owners?

05.12.2025
James Shipp
News
3 min read

Tax savings are not the only consideration for company car drivers ‘going green’ and more and more often we are seeing a reversal of the green revolution.

Fergus Eyres

Directors' Remuneration: Why the ‘Optimum’ £12,570 Salary Isn’t Always Optimum

04.12.2025
Fergus Eyres
News, Tax
4 min read

Owner-managed companies are often advised to pay directors a salary of £12,570 in line with the Personal Allowance, with remaining profits extracted by way of dividends. It’s simple, tax-efficient, and generally works well. However, ‘one size fits all’ rarely applies in tax planning.

Chris Solt Partner for Lovewell Blake

No change in the budget may feel like a win for farming, says leading agricultural finance expert

24.11.2025
Chris Solt
Agriculture, News
2 min read

Following a bruising Budget for agriculture 12 months ago, farmers may breathe a sigh of relief if it’s ‘no change’ when the Chancellor delivers her 2025 speech next week, according to a leading agricultural finance expert.

Scott Hansell director for Lovewell Blake Financial planning

Taxing Time Ahead?

10.11.2025
Scott Hansell
News, Financial Planning
3 min read

Scott Hansell of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning takes a look at what the effect would be of a widely anticipated increase in income tax rates in this month’s Budget.

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Free webinar for charities to outline implications of new statement of recommended practice

13.10.2025
News, Charities
2 min read

Charity managers and trustees are being given the chance to learn about important new rules on how they prepare their accounts, at a special free webinar.

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