Archives for April 2016
Month: April 2016
2016 Budget
2016 Budget Key Numbers and Highlights On 16th March 2016, George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his 2016 Budget to Parliament, the second as part of a full Conservative government. He characterised the measures as a budget that puts ‘the next generation first’, and took the opportunity to express his view that ‘Britain will […]
Read moreThe Insurance Act
The Insurance Act The Insurance Act, a piece of legislation designed to modernise and support the growth of Britain’s insurance industry, received Royal Assent on 12th February 2015, thus making it an Act of Parliament (law). The Act ushers in a more modern regime for the industry by updating the 100-year-old regulations governing contracts between […]
Read moreChallenges of the UK Property Market
Challenges Facing the UK Property Market Purchasing property can be a shrewd—but not foolproof—investment. The property market is influenced by supply and demand, availability of credit, and the health of the UK economy—all of which are constantly fluctuating. While some of these challenges can change yearly or even monthly, others have a more sustained effect. […]
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