Monthly Archives: August 2017

Pension scams

The government has proposed a wide-ranging ban to prevent pension scams. The consultation listed the sorts of phone conversations that the government intends to fall within the scope of the ban. These included: offers of a ‘free pension review’, or other free financial advice or guidance assessments of the performance of the individual’s current pension […]

Saving to pay tax

If you are employed, or receive a pension from a non-State provider, any tax you should pay is probably deducted before payment under the PAYE rules. Assuming HMRC administer this process correctly, any taxes due should be settled in full. However, the self-employed, those in receipt of significant dividends or bank interest, and retired persons […]

Dying without a Will, bad idea

Many people die without making a Will. In legal terms, this means they die “intestate”. When this happens, the estate must be shared out according to certain rules. Individuals who may benefit under these rules are: Married partners and civil partners at the time of death. This includes separated partners but not divorced partners or […]

Minimum Wage legislation

No-one is going to complain if you pay more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rates – which ever applies. However, there are matters you will need to consider if you pay less than the appropriate minimum wage rates. The minimum wage legislation applies to workers or employees. It does not apply […]