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Key announcements from the Autumn Budget   High-Value Property Surcharge Properties over £2m face a new surcharge and higher property income tax from 2027–2028.   Income Tax Freeze Thresholds are frozen until 2031, pulling more earners into higher tax bands through fiscal drag.   Rising Savings & Dividend Taxes Dividend and savings income tax rates

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has appointed experienced deals adviser Michael McCulloch as its new head of corporate finance.

Although the Spring Statement is not intended to be a major fiscal event like the Budget, the Chancellor did announce some new measures. These included: Apprenticeship Levy, Local Full Fibre Networks, Borderlands Growth Deal and National Living Wage.

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the promotion of Chris Brown to director within its specialist healthcare division, which offers specialist accounting for healthcare professionals.

Stephen Slater is set to become the new managing director of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors as the Gosforth-based firm works towards implementing the next stages of its growth strategy as part of the Sumer Group.

Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30 October 2024. The Budget aims to deal with the £22 billion ‘black hole’ in public finances whilst restoring stability and rebuilding public services.

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has completed its second growth milestone of the year, joining forces with Ribchesters Chartered Accountants, an award-winning and prominent practice, based in Durham City.

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is building its specialist healthcare accountants division with the appointment of two new experts in accounting for healthcare professionals.