Michael Roberts FPFS
Autumn Statement Summary
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Autumn Statement today. This was not a "proper" Budget; which this year took...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
When to call 159
Criminals stole £753.9 million through fraud and scams in the first half of 2021, an increase of 30% compared to the first half of 2020....
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
Tax Rises and Social Care - What we know so far
It was announced today (after much speculation) that some new measures would be brought in as part of the new care funding solution for...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Contactless payment limit to rise
It has now been confirmed that the contactless payment limit, which allows consumers to pay for goods and services without the need to...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
NS&I Green Savings Bond details announced
In the last Budget in March, it was announced that the government would offer a green retail savings product through National Savings and...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Why we support Link Visiting Scheme
Through my Financial Planning work over the past 15 years, I have on many occasions seen the effects that loneliness and social isolation...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
Budget Summary
The Budget Statement was delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak earlier today. It takes place following what has...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Explainer: Difference between Debt, Deficit and GDP
Often, the words "debt", "Deficit" and "GDP" are mentioned in the media; but what do they actually mean, what's the difference, and how...
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