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The real test of a Budget isn’t what the Chancellor announces, but what businesses and investors do differently as a result. That was a central theme in our annual conversation with Lord Philip Hammond, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, following the 2026 Budget.
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The real test of a Budget isn’t what the Chancellor announces, but what businesses and investors do differently as a result. That was a central theme in our annual conversation with Lord Philip Hammond, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, following the 2026 Budget.
Almost every healthcare development conversation I have prioritises one question: what’s the maximum LTC you can do? And I understand why. Equity is expensive, construction costs remain high, and reducing your cash-in can make the returns look better on paper. But that question is about day one of a relationship that could last well beyond the development period.
There’s a good chance you’re already saving something for your child. A savings account, some Premium Bonds, maybe a bit tucked away in your own account “for them”. What most parents haven’t done is open a Junior ISA – an account where savings can grow tax free.
