Andy Burnham’s introduction as Labour leader did little to shake financial markets in any meaningful way. However, over the course of their premierships, UK Prime Ministers have been known to …
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InvestmentsMarket Commentary
Keir Starmer resigns — what it means for gilt yields, the pound and your investments
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister, bowing to mounting pressure from within his Labour party. His departure follows Andy Burnham’s win in the Makerfield by-election, which returned the …
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Business
Salary vs dividends: a quick guide for small business owners
by InvestEngineby InvestEngineTL;DR: Most limited company directors pay themselves using a mix of salary and dividends. Salary is paid through payroll and treated as a business cost. Dividends are paid to shareholders …
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Business
Sole trader vs limited company vs partnership: what’s the difference?
by InvestEngineby InvestEngineTL;DR: A sole trader structure is simple to run, but you are personally responsible for business debts. A limited company is a separate legal entity with more admin, but it …
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TL;DR: The right “keep vs invest” split comes down to one question: how confident are you that you won’t need the money soon? Start by ringfencing taxes and near-term obligations, …
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Business
Corporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill)
by InvestEngineby InvestEngineCorporation Tax basics for small businesses (and what affects the bill) TL;DR: Corporation Tax is paid by limited companies on taxable profits. Your bill is influenced by revenue, allowable costs, …