An asset class of its own? Look North for diversified and tax-efficient investments

Thriving businesses

From the tranquil Lake District to the hustle and bustle of Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, the north of England is one of the most varied parts of the UK.

The varied northern landscape is also reflective of the region's thriving early-stage businesses, which along with the region's tech and life sciences sectors are growing more and more diverse.  At the same time, frozen income taxes are set to push over 1.5 million UK residents into higher tax bands by 2027, with a further 301,000 becoming additional rate taxpayers. Exemption limits for dividends and capital gains tax are also set to halve this April and again the following year, meaning many will have to change tact. Retail sales up 5.2% in February in surprise boost At a time whe...