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EBCam’s Christmas Party

EBCam’s Christmas Party

The office Christmas party! We went for a less traditional approach and started at The Tivoli, Cambridge playing indoor crazy golf. Noon lights, a great soundtrack, holes in one, holes in sixteen (it was a difficult course!). Next we went to Browns for a delicious 3...

Pensions and IHT – April 2027 is a key date

Pensions and IHT – April 2027 is a key date

The latest Budget move to include pensions as part of your estate for inheritance tax (IHT) is a major change, with potentially significant consequences. At present, most pension benefits payable on death, whether lump sums or other income, are outside the scope of...

Auto-Enrolment Contributions Alone May Not Be Enough

Auto-Enrolment Contributions Alone May Not Be Enough

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has been looking at the numbers on the adequacy of pension contributions. Assumptions behind the percentage of earnings that pensions need to replace in retirement have been revisited – and the outcomes may mean you should...

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving

Every October we add team pumpkin carving to our monthly 'coffee and cake' get together. This seasonal activity is a little bit messy and great fun. We have all the kit, scoops, saws, stencils and plastic aprons.Thank you to Sally who kindly provided homemade...

Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget 2024

In presenting Labour’s widely anticipated first Budget in 14 years, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was faced with a challenging task. Following her announcement of a “black hole” in the public finances, the need to renew the Treasury’s coffers while maintaining...

Chariots Of Fire 2024

Chariots Of Fire 2024

A team from EBCam enjoyed running in Chariots of Fire 2024 in support of Magpas Air Ambulance. Our hardy team (Hannah, Laurie, Sally, Kate, Rachel and Rob) braved the incessant rain and put in some great lap times. James came along to provide moral support. A big...