The UK General Election 2024 - post analysis
After the election win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party, the new government aims to firm up its policies on tax, pensions, savings and legislation. We explore the impact of these changes and what these could mean for you, your family and your business.
You and your family
After 14 years of Conservative leadership, the new Labour government is likely to bring about several changes in many areas of life, including personal finance and wealth management.
The manifesto published prior to the general election outlined Labour’s plan for VAT on private school fees, and while not specifically stated at present, the party are expected to review the current allowances and rules surrounding pensions, inheritance tax and capital gains tax to name a few.
Take a look at our articles and videos where we take a deeper dive into the finer details as the new government reveals its finance-related policies and see what impact the changes could have on you and your loved ones.
General election articles
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See how Labour’s manifesto could impact your finances
Watch our analysis of Labour’s election manifesto and discover what effect it could have on your money
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Labour manifesto clamps down on tax avoidance, introduces VAT on private schools and signals review of pensions
Labour’s manifesto is billed as focusing on ‘wealth creation’ but the overall approach is ‘safety first’ and there are concerns that state pensioners could get taxed.
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Conservatives unveil tax-cutting manifesto but omit inheritance tax
The Tories’ election manifesto focuses on tax cuts - here we look at what the proposed policies could mean for your finances.
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General election 2024: Uncertainty surrounding the state pension triple lock, the pension lifetime allowance and inheritance tax
Will Labour reinstate the pension lifetime allowance? Will Labour change inheritance tax? These are the questions people are asking as we approach the 4 July election
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Will Labour tax private schools? How to pay the fees
Private school fees in the UK are on average £6,021 per term for day pupils and £14,153 per term for boarders. This could add up to around £18,063 and £42,459 per year respectively
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Labour wants Bidenomics for Britain
After much speculation, a date for the general election was finally announced yesterday. We’re heading for the polls on 4 July 2024.
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Keeping (financially) fit and flexible for the new government
The election was another key race to watch
- Insight
Tax and pensions following Labour’s win
Here, we discuss what we know so far about Labour’s finance-related policies and what other potential changes could be on the horizon
- Insight
What does Labour's victory mean for investors?
The UK has a new Labour Government at the helm, but what will this mean for the economy and your investments?
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Get ready for a sterling revival under Labour
In foreign exchange markets, sterling has had a tumultuous time under the Conservatives. After reaching a high of $1.741 in the summer of 2014, shortly after Nigel Farage’s UK Independence Party won most votes in the European parliamentary election, the pound has generally been trending lower versus the US dollar.
- Insight
See how Labour’s manifesto could impact your finances
Watch our analysis of Labour’s election manifesto and discover what effect it could have on your money
- Insight
Labour manifesto clamps down on tax avoidance, introduces VAT on private schools and signals review of pensions
Labour’s manifesto is billed as focusing on ‘wealth creation’ but the overall approach is ‘safety first’ and there are concerns that state pensioners could get taxed.
- Insight
Conservatives unveil tax-cutting manifesto but omit inheritance tax
The Tories’ election manifesto focuses on tax cuts - here we look at what the proposed policies could mean for your finances.
- Insight
General election 2024: Uncertainty surrounding the state pension triple lock, the pension lifetime allowance and inheritance tax
Will Labour reinstate the pension lifetime allowance? Will Labour change inheritance tax? These are the questions people are asking as we approach the 4 July election
- Insight
Will Labour tax private schools? How to pay the fees
Private school fees in the UK are on average £6,021 per term for day pupils and £14,153 per term for boarders. This could add up to around £18,063 and £42,459 per year respectively
- Insight
Labour wants Bidenomics for Britain
After much speculation, a date for the general election was finally announced yesterday. We’re heading for the polls on 4 July 2024.
- Insight
Keeping (financially) fit and flexible for the new government
The election was another key race to watch
- Insight
Tax and pensions following Labour’s win
Here, we discuss what we know so far about Labour’s finance-related policies and what other potential changes could be on the horizon
- Insight
What does Labour's victory mean for investors?
The UK has a new Labour Government at the helm, but what will this mean for the economy and your investments?
- Insight
Get ready for a sterling revival under Labour
In foreign exchange markets, sterling has had a tumultuous time under the Conservatives. After reaching a high of $1.741 in the summer of 2014, shortly after Nigel Farage’s UK Independence Party won most votes in the European parliamentary election, the pound has generally been trending lower versus the US dollar.
- Insight
See how Labour’s manifesto could impact your finances
Watch our analysis of Labour’s election manifesto and discover what effect it could have on your money
- Insight
Labour manifesto clamps down on tax avoidance, introduces VAT on private schools and signals review of pensions
Labour’s manifesto is billed as focusing on ‘wealth creation’ but the overall approach is ‘safety first’ and there are concerns that state pensioners could get taxed.
