Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group swung to a ¥1.2tn ($7.8bn) profit in its latest quarter, driven by a string of successful initial public offerings in India and better tech valuations. The company’s results easily beat analysts’ … Read more
As the season changes, a new budget has been announced by the government. Despite rumours of a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase for second homeowners, on the 30th of October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared that the rate for CGT on residential properties will not change. The Capital Gains Tax rates for residential properties will … Read more
Considering how few people ever have to pay it, there’s always a lot of worry and political noise about capital gains tax on shares. Capital gains tax (CGT) falls due on investments you sell for a profit in any given tax year, unless: The asset is sheltered in your ISAs or pensions. Your gains can … Read more
I hated faculty. In order a 12-year previous I took the rumours of a ruthless new headmaster to coronary heart: “He’s going to make us all put on vibrant blue blazers, bow ties, and caps.” “Women might be separated from boys besides at break and lunchtime.” “At his final faculty they’d further lessons on Saturday … Read more