Wednesday marked the first Spring Budget for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt following his Autumn Statement last November. He built it around four 'Es'.

In this special edition of The Digest, we focus on four areas in which a future Labour government might shake up the current tax regime and what you can do now to prepare.

Although the next general election could be held as late as January 2025, it is widely expected that it will be called earlier – probably in Autumn 2024. Current opinion polls suggest that it is very likely that the next government will be a Labour one.

Are you from India or Pakistan and living in the UK? You may be able to take advantage of a unique estate planning opportunity available because of the unusual terms of the double tax treaty the UK has in place with each of these countries.

I have had the privilege of volunteering at a local charity in the North East and have seen first-hand the profound benefits of the practical and compassionate support it provides. My reward for simply giving-up some time was a feeling of well-being (and a reality check on my stress levels!). However, the rewards for those considering philanthropy can extend from emotional into financial and practical benefits too.