Thomas Pritchard

4 weeks ago | theintermediary.co.uk | Thomas Pritchard

The recent changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules have significant implications for farmers and agricultural business owners. These reforms, designed to prevent large estates from avoiding tax, have inadvertently created challenges for families who wish to pass their farms on to the next generation. Understanding the New RulesThe key change affects Agricultural Property Relief (APR), which has traditionally provided a substantial exemption from IHT.

Aug 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Tim Fosh |Michaela Walker |Julian Brown |Claire Carroll |Thomas Pritchard

The FCA is calling for input on its review of handbook requirements following the introduction of the Consumer Duty. Why should I read this? Earlier this year, the Labour Party set out its plans for financial services in a policy document “Financing growth – Labour’s plan for financial services”, including six policy priorities.

Aug 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Tim Fosh |Ethan Corey |Michaela Walker |Ronald Paterson |Thomas Pritchard

The UK's FCA has published final rules for the reintroduction of payments for research bundled along with execution and brokerage services. Why should I read this? Following its consultation earlier this year, which closed on 5 June 2024, the FCA has published Policy Statement PS24/9 “Payment Optionality for Investment Research” along with final rules allowing for the bundling of payments for investment research with execution and brokerage services in specified circumstances.

Jul 26, 2024 | rapidreviewsuk.com | Thomas Pritchard

Reading Time: 5 minutesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the MutantsDeveloper: Cradle GamesPublisher: GameMill EntertainmentWebsite: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-arcade-wrath-of-the-mutants-switch/Genre(s): Beat ’em UpPlatform: Nintendo SwitchAge Rating: ERelease Date: 23/4/24Price: £24.99A code was provided for review purposesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a legacy across most entertainment platforms.

May 29, 2024 | rapidreviewsuk.com | Thomas Pritchard

Reading Time: 5 minutesHidden Through Time 2: Myths & MagicDeveloper: RoguesidePublisher: RoguesideWebsite: https://www.rogueside.com/hidden-through-time-2/Genre(s): Education, Indie, PuzzlePlatform: Nintendo Switch (also available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Mobile)Age Rating: PEGI 3Release Date: 25/01/2024Price: £10.89A code was provided for review purposes. In Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic, the team at Rogueside offer up an adorable and calming little puzzler.