Budget special: tax cuts, pros and cons of the new British ISA, and good news for parents
This week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast examines what the UK government’s latest Budget means for you and your money.
Danni Hewson considers the OBR’s new economic forecasts and the market reaction to the Budget.
Dan Coatsworth explores the new British ISA, how it might work and why it is not the perfect solution to getting more people interested in investing and supporting UK businesses.
Pensions news was thin on the ground in the Budget but Charlene Young has found some nuggets worth digesting.
Also on the podcast: good news for parents looking for help meeting the cost of childcare and changes to capital gains tax on the sale of second homes.
The team also discuss how the UK government has confirmed plans to push ahead with the sale of its stake in NatWest by summer at the earliest.
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