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Why is HMRC interested in Jeremy Vine?

Clue: It's not for cycling in a pedestrianised area

Jeremy Vine latest to face HMRC in IR35 battle BBC presenter Jeremy Vine is the latest high profile person to face an IR35 tax battle with HMRC. 

Who has gone over and above to help you and your clients? Who has made considerable effort to improve their service levels on last year? Whose service is falling short? Who is a newcomer that has started punching above their weight? https://int3.coredataresearch.com/index.php/337559?lang=en&yKebY=12

What does parliamentary hopeful Gina Miller of True Fair have to say about the state of the economy? Watch our video here.

Alina fireside chat Gina Miller Mon 22 Apr Brexit has had a negative effect on the City but there is much worse to come, according to Gina Miller, leader of the True and Fair Party.

Profile: Initiatives without strategies is like 'shooting into space'

Ahead of the next CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark for the UK, which is expected in June this year, and the global one, which will be published in October, Amy Browne said it was clear companies needed to do more to focus on mental wellbeing among staff.

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Initiatives without strategies is like 'shooting into space' There is no point having nice corporate initiatives if there is no strategy behind them, according to the CCLA's stewardship lead.

What is in store for us in the General Election?

What does it mean for mortgages and pensions?

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How Sustainable are you? What choices do you make personally to make a difference? Take this tool to see where you sit compared with your friends and peers.

FTAdviser launches interactive ESG profiler for readers FTAdviser has partnered with EnlightenESG to bring you an interactive tool that will give you exclusive insights into sustainability among financial advice professionals.

Two Baronesses from the House of Lords have expressed "deep concern" and "alarm" over the way the Financial Conduct Authority has handled the problematic cost disclosure regime interpretations.

Baronesses express 'alarm' about FCA's lack of transparency Two Baronesses from the House of Lords have expressed "deep concern" and "alarm" over the way the Financial Conduct Authority has handled the problematic cost disclosure regime interpretations.

ICYMI here was our most read story from yesterday

'Financial misconduct is a silent epidemic' A campaign group is calling for a public enquiry into financial misconduct after labelling it 'a silent epidemic in the UK'.

The financial services industry is in danger of “going backwards” with female representation as the number of appointments fall, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

FCA: Industry in danger of ‘going backwards’ with female representation

“The general pattern the APPG has seen, in this and several other alleged regulatory failure cases, is that the FCA does too little, too late, and is far too opaque.”

MP raises 'serious concerns' about FCA's handling of Woodford scandal An MP has raised “serious concerns” about the performance of the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to the Woodford scandal.

Advisers, how important is it to you and your clients to understand how your investment or fund manager is approaching net zero? Share your thoughts. Sponsored by Schroders

Advisers: how important is the drive to reach net-zero? The UK government is working towards its commitment to reduce emissions in 2030 by at least 68% below 1990 levels and to reach net zero by 2050.

As clients' retirement journeys change so does the planning to secure their income in later life. We focus on all things retirement planning, from regulatory expectations to how to run an efficient retirement advice business. Sponsored by 7IM https://www.ftadviser.com/in-focus-retirement-planning/

Private markets have traditionally been inaccessible to all but the very wealthiest of individual investors. But growing demand from retail investors means that there are now more points of access available. Sponsored by Schroders

Investing in private assets While private assets can act as a diversifier it is important to understand the liquidity/illiquidity factor

CPD: Understanding the world of private assets investing.

While private assets can act as a diversifier it is important to understand the liquidity/illiquidity factor. Sponsored by Schroders

Understanding the world of private assets investing Investing in private assets has historically been a preserve for the very wealthy.

Investors need to be clear on what they are looking to generate when investing in private assets before they make the decision to do so, according to guests on the latest FTAdviser podcast. Sponsored by Schroders

When is the right time to invest in private assets? Investors need to be clear on what they are looking to generate when investing in private assets before they make the decision to do so, according to guests on the latest FTAdviser podcast.

Advisers consider a number of key factors when considering whether to invest a proportion of a client’s money in private assets, according to the latest FTAdviser poll for Talking Point. Sponsored by Schroders

What advisers consider when investing in private assets Advisers consider a number of key factors when considering whether to invest a proportion of a client’s money in private assets, according to the latest FTAdviser poll for Talking Point.

Over the course of 2022 private market assets continued to outperform public markets - such as fixed income and equities - beating public strategies across the board, according to Hamilton Lane’s latest Market Overview report. Sponsored by Schroders

Prospects for private assets positive but investors need to remain disciplined Over the course of 2022 private market assets continued to outperform public markets - such as fixed income and equities - beating public strategies across the board, according to Hamilton Lane’s latest Market Overview report.

Join our fantastic panel of experts and put your Budget questions to them live in our fab FTAdviser live blog!

Live: Budget 2023 As the UK continues to wrestle with inflation, which seem nonetheless to have peaked, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers a Budget which will also seek to address concerns about the state of the public realm, the rising tax burden and the lack of growth.Join our panel live to find out how Hunt will act....

The Long Term Asset Fund structure enables investors and pension funds to diversify their portfolios and invest in a wider range of assets, according to Chris Cummings, chief executive of the Investment Association. Sponsored by Schroders

'Long Term Asset Funds can help investors diversify their portfolios' The Long Term Asset Fund structure enables investors and pension funds to diversify their portfolios and invest in a wider range of assets, according to Chris Cummings, chief executive of the Investment Association.

FTAdviser speaks to six women about their journey into the platform industry, tracing back to the beginning of their careers to see what's changed over the past two decades.
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'I stood out like a sore thumb': What's changed for women in platforms? FTAdviser speaks to six women about their journey into the platform industry, tracing back to the beginning of their careers to see what's changed over the past two decades.

Financial services companies must do more to prevent talented individuals dropping out of work due to the pressures of childcare.
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'Financial services must do more to prevent brain drain' Financial services companies must do more to prevent talented individuals dropping out of work due to the pressures of childcare.

A handful of mortgage lenders have increased their residential fixed rates, but some have cut their tracker and buy-to-let fixed rates.
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Mortgage lenders up fixed rates but cut trackers and BTL A handful of mortgage lenders have increased their residential fixed rates, but some have cut their tracker and buy-to-let fixed rates.

Hargreaves Lansdown has cut the fees on its Junior and Lifetime Isas to encourage young people to increase their savings.
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Hargreaves Lansdown removes fees on Junior and Lifetime Isas Hargreaves Lansdown has cut the fees on its Junior and Lifetime Isas to encourage young people to increase their savings.

A review of pensions allowances, the triple lock and a possible change in the state pension age are all expected to be on the chancellor’s list in the Spring Budget next week.
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Allowances and thresholds: What to look out for in Spring Budget A review of pensions allowances, the triple lock and a possible change in the state pension age are all expected to be on the chancellor’s list in the Spring Budget next week.

Royal London is also developing lead generation technology for advisers to help them understand which customers within workplace pensions may need help and advice.

Royal London pledges adviser support around consumer duty Royal London has pledged greater support around consumer duty and has developed technology to help whole-of-market advisers compete with larger competitors in 2023 and beyond.

CPD: Inflation decrease of 4-5% this year is 'achievable'.

A reduction of 4-5 per cent in inflation this year is achievable, however it will be difficult to hit the central bank target of 2 per cent, Rajeev Shah, global credit strategist at Schroders, says. Sponsored by Schroders

Inflation decrease of 4-5% this year is 'achievable' A reduction of 4-5 per cent in inflation this year is achievable, however it will be difficult to hit the central bank target of 2 per cent, Rajeev Shah, global credit strategist at Schroders, says.