It would not be an understatement to suggest that the recent Autumn Budget – presented to Parliament by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on 30th October – was one of the most anticipated for many years, and not merely because of certain major historical milestones.

While the Budget was the UK’s first to ever be delivered by a woman, as well as the Labour Party’s first for more than 14 years, transport consultants and their clients were also watching the Chancellor’s…

Amidst the continued volatility of the global economy exacerbated by various macroeconomic events, investors have been increasingly venturing into alternative investments. Alternative investments do not typically correlate to movements in the stock markets, which means they can be used to diversify portfolios and hedge against volatility. Driven by this rising demand, Preqin, in its Futures of Alternatives 2027 report, forecasts that globally, total alternative assets under management will…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the Autumn Budget that have increased the rates payable by buyers of additional properties and companies. Partner Daniel Broughton summarises the current SDLT rates and examines the new rates introduced with effect from 31 October 2024.

Overview of SDLT

SDLT is charged when you buy a residential freehold or leasehold property for a price that exceeds certain thresholds. The current thresholds are:

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The signature of today’s advanced technology – whether it’s autonomous vehicles, 5G-enabled devices, sensors creating an internet of things, or home routers – is high-speed, high-volume data transfer in increasingly dense packages. It poses new and unprecedented signal interference and heat dissipation challenges for design engineers worldwide.

New products operate at higher frequencies and use more powerful ICs/SOCs to facilitate enhanced data transfer and capabilities. Therefore,…

A momentous stage has been reached in the ethical evolution of the major international fashion weeks; London Fashion Week (LFW) has become the first of the “big four” to prohibit wild animal skins as well as fur on its runways.

The news of the ban was confirmed by David Leigh-Pemberton, deputy director of policy and engagement at the British Fashion Council (BFC), in a speech to Parliament.

A fur-free policy had already been in place for LFW since last December. This latest…

Over the course of the time you spend using your swimming pool, contaminates will inevitably find their way into the water – not least the sweat, saliva, skin cells, and urine that humans introduce. That’s before one considers sources of contamination from the broader environment, such as dirt, leaves, and bugs.

This underscores the importance of “shocking” a swimming pool. This is the process of adding a high concentration of chemicals to the water to drive up the chlorine level, as a…

For the budding sailor or seafarer in your life, choosing a gift that reflects their passion and combines practicality and fun can be a delightful challenge. Choosing a nautical-themed gift is a fun idea but can be overwhelming, especially considering the varying experience levels among sailors.

Whether your recipient dreams of their first nautical adventure or is already charting a course toward the open seas, we have compiled an extensive list of fun, thoughtful, and functional…

If you’re anything like a lot of our potential customers here at Illuminated Mirrors, you might have been browsing our website, contemplating your options for a handcrafted, British-made bathroom mirror from us… and then come across our “Hollywood” mirrors.

But what exactly are Hollywood mirrors, and what distinguishes them from just… bathroom mirrors? Below, our experts explain all.

A quick introduction to Hollywood mirrors

Yes, in case you were wondering, the “Hollywood”…

Choosing a property inventory company can be a difficult job, especially if you have never done it before so you may be tempted to go with your Agent’s advice however that could be a mistake.

There are hundreds of property inventory companies in the UK and many agents also carry out their own so choosing can be really hard.

In this article we wanted to let you know what your choices are, and how you should choose your Property inventory services.

In this piece;

• Letting…

Ask most people who have ever embarked on a ski trip, and they will be able to tell you that such items as ski poles, bindings, and boots are of huge importance.

However, there are also other examples of high-quality and reliable ski gear in the UK – as well as a couple of extras – that could greatly enhance your experience when you next turn up to your favourite ski resort.

Below, we’ve picked them out.

Suncream

Not everyone who goes skiing always fully appreciates that…

A development of significance to many transport consultants and their clients in the aftermath of the general election result, was the new Labour Government’s launch of a consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as well as other parts of the planning system.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) initiated the consultation on Tuesday…

• Debuts with a 3-Month SGD-Denominated Commercial Paper paying 3.85% per annum

• Issued by a SGX-listed Company

• Accessible with a minimum investment amount of S$1,000

In a bold step to give retail investors access to private market investments typically reserved for institutional or accredited investors, Singapore’s Digital Asset Exchange (“SDAX”), a leading…

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