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/* Heading treatment for the factual "Why choose us" page. */
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/* Homepage editorial image: intrinsic dimensions prevent layout shift. */
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@media(max-width:640px){.directory-intro{padding:3rem 0 1.5rem}.service-directory{padding-top:1.5rem}.service-directory__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-directory__group,.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+1){border-left:0;padding:1.5rem 0}.service-directory__contact{display:block;margin-top:2rem;padding:2rem}.service-directory__contact .button{width:100%;margin-top:1.5rem}}

/* Verified contact paths: call, email callback request and map link. */
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@media(max-width:640px){.contact-actions{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}.contact-actions .button{width:100%}}

/* Reusable service landing-page treatment. */
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@media(max-width:850px){.service-landing-page .content-grid__aside{position:static;border-top:2px solid var(--accent)}.service-landing-page .content-stack>div:not(.page-cta){padding-bottom:2.5rem}}
@media(max-width:640px){.page-hero__actions{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}.page-hero__actions .button{width:100%}.page-hero__actions .text-link{align-self:flex-start}.service-landing-page .page-hero::after{right:-4rem;bottom:-8rem;width:14rem;height:14rem}}

/* Restrained editorial visuals for service landing pages. */
.service-landing-page .page-hero .container{min-height:30rem;padding-right:min(37vw,25rem)}.service-visual{position:absolute;right:0;top:3rem;bottom:3rem;width:min(32vw,21rem);margin:0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);background:var(--ink-2);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}.service-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}.service-visual::after{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,44,58,.03),rgba(16,44,58,.2));content:""}
@media(max-width:850px){.service-landing-page .page-hero .container{min-height:0;padding-right:0}.service-visual{position:relative;inset:auto;width:min(100%,34rem);height:20rem;margin:2.5rem 0 0}.service-visual img{object-position:center 55%}}
@media(max-width:640px){.service-visual{width:100%;height:15rem;margin-top:2rem}}

/* Light, lively visual theme — keeps the professional structure while giving the
   site a warmer, more welcoming editorial character. */
:root{--ink:#174755;--ink-2:#2f7480;--paper:#fffdfa;--sand:#f7efe7;--line:#d3e0dd;--slate:#4d6e76;--muted:#687e83;--accent:#b85f43;--shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(23,71,85,.11)}
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.site-header{background:rgba(255,253,250,.96);border-bottom-color:var(--line)}
.site-header .brand img{filter:saturate(1.12) contrast(1.02)}
.site-nav a:hover,.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--accent)}
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{background:var(--accent)}
.button{box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(23,71,85,.12)}
.button:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(23,71,85,.18)}
.section--sand{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf3eb 0%,#edf7f5 100%)}
.section--ink{background:radial-gradient(circle at 9% 9%,rgba(255,222,194,.68),transparent 23rem),radial-gradient(circle at 93% 14%,rgba(198,231,233,.74),transparent 27rem),linear-gradient(130deg,#eff8f7 0%,#fffaf5 56%,#edf5fb 100%);color:var(--ink)}
.section--ink h1,.section--ink h2,.section--ink h3{color:var(--ink)}
.section--ink .hero__lead,.section--ink .page-hero__lead,.section--ink .section-heading--light>p,.section--ink .why-grid p{color:var(--slate)}
.section--ink .eyebrow--light,.section--ink .why-grid span{color:var(--accent)}
.section--ink .text-link--light{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--ink)}
.section--ink .text-link--light:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.homepage-hero{background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 7% 13%,rgba(255,214,182,.76),transparent 24rem),radial-gradient(circle at 93% 2%,rgba(185,224,227,.78),transparent 28rem),linear-gradient(130deg,#e9f6f5 0%,#fffaf6 56%,#eef6fb 100%)}
.hero-image{border-color:rgba(23,71,85,.16);background:#d9eaeb;box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(23,71,85,.15)}
.hero-image::after{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,253,250,.02),rgba(23,71,85,.14))}
.credibility-strip{background:#f6fbfa}
.credibility-strip strong{color:var(--ink)}
.service-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);box-shadow:0 9px 24px rgba(23,71,85,.055)}
.service-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(23,71,85,.12)}
.service-card--feature{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#e4f1ef,#d6e9ea);border-color:#aacac8!important}
.service-card--feature h3,.service-card--feature p{color:var(--ink)}
.service-card--feature .text-link{color:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent)}
.section-heading--light h2,.why-grid h3{color:var(--ink)}
.why-grid{border-color:var(--line)}
.why-grid article{border-color:var(--line)}
.profile-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f4fbf9);border-color:#c9dfda}
.profile-card__monogram{background:#d9ece8;color:var(--ink)}
.audience-icon{background:#fffaf5}
.insight-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(23,71,85,.05)}
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#d8efed 0%,#f9e6d8 52%,#e5eff8 100%);color:var(--ink)}
.cta-band h2{color:var(--ink)}
.cta-band p:not(.eyebrow){color:var(--slate)}
.cta-band .eyebrow{color:var(--accent)}
.cta-band .button--light{border-color:var(--ink);background:var(--ink);color:var(--white)}
.field input,.field textarea{border-color:#b7ceca;background:#fff}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,116,128,.2)}
.directory-intro{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fffaf5,#edf7f5)}
.service-directory{background:var(--paper)}
.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+1){background:#f5fbfa}.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+2){background:#fffdf9}.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n){background:#fbf5ef}
.service-directory__contact{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#e7f4f1,#f9eade)}
.directory-toggle{background:#e5f1ef;color:var(--ink)}
.service-directory__group[open] .directory-toggle{background:var(--ink)}
.page-hero .breadcrumb{color:#56757b}
.service-landing-page .page-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 7% 7%,rgba(255,218,189,.78),transparent 24rem),linear-gradient(125deg,#edf8f7 0%,#fffaf5 67%,#e4f1f5 100%)}
.service-landing-page .page-hero::after{border-color:rgba(23,71,85,.16)}
.service-landing-page .page-hero .container{min-height:30rem}
.service-visual{border-color:rgba(23,71,85,.16);background:#d9eaeb;box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(23,71,85,.16)}
.service-visual::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,253,250,.02),rgba(23,71,85,.13))}
.service-landing-page .content-grid__aside{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f9eee5,#ecf6f3);border-top-color:var(--accent)}
.service-landing-page .content-stack .page-cta{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#faeee4,#e8f4f2)}
.site-footer{background:#173f4c;color:#dbeceb}
.footer__bottom{color:#c1d4d5}
@media(max-width:850px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+1){background:transparent}.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n+1){background:#f5fbfa}.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n){background:#fffaf5}}
@media(max-width:640px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(n){background:transparent}.service-directory__group:nth-child(odd){background:#f8fbfa}.service-directory__group:nth-child(even){background:#fffaf8}}

/* The recoloured supplied wordmark has a more generous transparent canvas. */
.site-header .brand img{width:clamp(11.25rem,58vw,15rem);height:4rem;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
@media(max-width:640px){.site-header .brand img{height:3.5rem}}

/* Bold navy direction: confident hero areas, clear blue highlights and fresh
   light surfaces retain the professional feel while giving the site more energy. */
:root{--ink:#0b2447;--ink-2:#123f70;--paper:#fbfdff;--sand:#edf4fb;--line:#cbd9e8;--slate:#415f7d;--muted:#647c95;--accent:#1477ad;--shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(11,36,71,.13)}
.site-header{background:rgba(251,253,255,.97);border-bottom-color:#cbd9e8}
.site-nav a:hover,.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:#1477ad}
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{background:#1477ad}
.button{background:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 9px 20px rgba(11,36,71,.2)}
.button:hover{background:#123f70;box-shadow:0 13px 28px rgba(11,36,71,.28)}
.button--outline{background:transparent;color:var(--ink)}
.section--sand{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f9fd 0%,#e7f1fa 100%)}
.section--ink,.homepage-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 8% 4%,rgba(70,159,209,.45),transparent 25rem),radial-gradient(circle at 94% 88%,rgba(20,119,173,.26),transparent 27rem),linear-gradient(125deg,#071a35 0%,#0b315b 56%,#124675 100%);color:var(--white)}
.section--ink h1,.section--ink h2,.section--ink h3,.section-heading--light h2,.why-grid h3{color:var(--white)}
.section--ink .hero__lead,.section--ink .page-hero__lead,.section--ink .section-heading--light>p,.section--ink .why-grid p{color:#d8e6f5}
.section--ink .eyebrow--light,.section--ink .why-grid span{color:#8bd1fa}
.section--ink .text-link--light{border-color:#8bd1fa;color:var(--white)}
.section--ink .text-link--light:hover{color:#8bd1fa}
.hero-image,.service-visual{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);background:#0d3a65;box-shadow:0 24px 52px rgba(0,11,28,.3)}
.hero-image::after,.service-visual::after{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(7,26,53,.04),rgba(7,26,53,.36))}
.credibility-strip{background:#f0f7fd}
.service-card{border-color:#cbd9e8;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#f4f9fd 100%);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(11,36,71,.075)}
.service-card:hover{border-color:#8fc7e8;box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(11,36,71,.15)}
.service-card--feature{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0b315b,#145d90);border-color:#145d90!important}
.service-card--feature h3,.service-card--feature p{color:var(--white)}
.service-card--feature .text-link{border-color:#8bd1fa;color:#dff4ff}
.why-grid{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.26)}
.why-grid article{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.26)}
.profile-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#eef6fc);border-color:#bfd4e7}
.profile-card__monogram{background:#d9edfb;color:var(--ink)}
.audience-icon{border-color:#1477ad;background:#eef7fd;color:#1477ad}
.cta-band{background:radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%,rgba(92,189,239,.34),transparent 20rem),linear-gradient(115deg,#092749,#105483);color:var(--white)}
.cta-band h2{color:var(--white)}
.cta-band p:not(.eyebrow){color:#d8e6f5}
.cta-band .eyebrow{color:#8bd1fa}
.cta-band .button--light{border-color:var(--white);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink)}
.directory-intro{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f8fbff,#eaf4fc)}
.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+1){background:#f1f8fd}.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+2){background:#fbfdff}.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n){background:#edf4fb}
.directory-toggle{background:#dceef9;color:var(--ink)}
.service-directory__group[open] .directory-toggle{background:var(--ink);color:var(--white)}
.service-directory__contact{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#dff1fc,#edf5fc)}
.service-landing-page .page-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 7% 7%,rgba(73,167,218,.42),transparent 23rem),linear-gradient(125deg,#071a35,#0b315b 68%,#124675)}
.service-landing-page .page-hero::after{border-color:rgba(143,209,250,.32)}
.service-landing-page .content-grid__aside{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#edf6fc,#e3f0fa);border-top-color:#1477ad}
.service-landing-page .content-stack .page-cta{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#e7f3fc,#f5faff);border-left-color:#1477ad}
.site-footer{background:#061a33;color:#d9e6f3}
.footer__bottom{color:#b5c9dd}
@media(max-width:850px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n+1){background:#f1f8fd}.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n){background:#fbfdff}}
@media(max-width:640px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(odd){background:#f3f9fd}.service-directory__group:nth-child(even){background:#fbfdff}}

/* Editorial navy refinement: deliberately calm surfaces and restrained motion. */
:root{--ink:#0a1f3b;--ink-2:#12355f;--paper:#fdfdfc;--sand:#f4f1ec;--line:#d9dfe5;--slate:#485c70;--muted:#6d7a88;--accent:#af875b;--shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(10,31,59,.09)}
.site-header{background:#fdfdfc;border-bottom-color:#e1e4e7}
.site-nav a:hover,.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink)}
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{background:var(--accent)}
.button{border-radius:2px;box-shadow:none}
.button:hover{background:var(--ink-2);box-shadow:none}
.section--sand{background:#f6f4f0}
.section--ink,.homepage-hero{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#07182f 0%,#0a2444 60%,#0d2d52 100%)}
.section--ink .eyebrow--light,.section--ink .why-grid span{color:#cfb084}
.section--ink .text-link--light{border-color:#cfb084}
.section--ink .text-link--light:hover{color:#cfb084}
.hero-image,.service-visual{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);background:#0d2d52;box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.hero-image::after,.service-visual::after{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(4,16,32,.02),rgba(4,16,32,.25))}
.credibility-strip{background:#f8f8f6}
.service-card{background:#fff;border-color:#e0e3e5;box-shadow:none}
.service-card:hover{border-color:#b8c2cd;box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(10,31,59,.08)}
.service-card--feature{background:#0e3158;border-color:#0e3158!important}
.service-card--feature .text-link{border-color:#cfb084;color:#f2e6d3}
.audience-icon{border-color:var(--accent);background:#fff;color:var(--accent)}
.profile-card{background:#fff;border-color:#dde1e4;box-shadow:none}
.profile-card__monogram{background:#e9eef2;color:var(--ink)}
.cta-band{background:#0d2b50;color:var(--white)}
.cta-band .eyebrow{color:#cfb084}
.cta-band .button--light{border-color:var(--white);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink)}
.directory-intro{background:#f8f8f6}
.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+1),.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+2),.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n){background:#fff}
.service-directory__group:nth-child(3n+2){background:#fafaf8}
.directory-toggle{border-radius:50%;background:#eef1f3;color:var(--ink)}
.service-directory__contact{background:#f2f0ec}
.service-landing-page .page-hero{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#07182f 0%,#0a2444 62%,#10345d 100%)}
.service-landing-page .page-hero::after{border-color:rgba(207,176,132,.28)}
.service-landing-page .content-grid__aside{background:#f5f3ef;border-top-color:var(--accent)}
.service-landing-page .content-stack .page-cta{background:#f4f1ec;border-left-color:var(--accent)}
.site-footer{background:#06162b}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.service-card,.profile-card,.button,.hero-image img,.service-visual img{transition:transform .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,background-color .2s ease}.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}.profile-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(10,31,59,.08)}.hero-image:hover img,.service-visual:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}.button:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}}
@media(max-width:850px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n+1),.service-directory__group:nth-child(2n){background:#fff}}
@media(max-width:640px){.service-directory__group:nth-child(odd),.service-directory__group:nth-child(even){background:#fff}}

/* Published client feedback: intentionally simple, with no rating markup. */
.reviews-section{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.reviews-summary{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;margin-top:2rem;color:var(--slate);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700}.reviews-summary strong{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1}.reviews-summary__stars{color:var(--accent);font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.12em}
.review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr 1fr;gap:1.25rem;margin-top:3rem}
.review-card{display:flex;min-height:17rem;flex-direction:column;padding:2rem;border:1px solid #dde1e4;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#fff}
.review-card__rating{margin:0 0 1.7rem;color:var(--accent);font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.16em;line-height:1}
.review-card blockquote{max-width:33rem;margin:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.75rem);line-height:1.28}
.review-card blockquote p{margin:0;color:var(--ink)}
.review-card__summary{max-width:28ch;margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.55}
.review-card footer{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:.7rem;margin-top:auto;padding-top:2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.review-card cite{color:var(--ink);font-style:normal;font-weight:800}
.review-card footer span::before{margin-right:.7rem;color:var(--accent);content:"•"}
@media(max-width:850px){.review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.review-card:first-child{grid-column:1/-1;min-height:15rem}}
@media(max-width:640px){.reviews-summary{gap:.65rem;margin-top:1.5rem}.reviews-summary strong{font-size:2rem}.reviews-summary__stars{font-size:1.05rem}.review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:2.5rem}.review-card,.review-card:first-child{min-height:0;padding:1.6rem}.review-card--rating-only{min-height:13rem}}

/* Five concise credibility points, including the supplied affiliations and reviews. */
.credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.credibility-strip__grid>div{padding:1.25rem}
.credibility-strip strong{font-size:.9rem}
.certification-logos{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem}.certification-logo{display:inline-grid;min-width:3.35rem;place-items:center;padding:.4rem .45rem;border:1px solid #b8c5d2;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.08em;text-decoration:none}.certification-logo:last-child{border-color:#cfb084;background:#fbf7ef;color:#765531}
.review-score{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;color:var(--ink)}.review-score span[aria-hidden="true"]{color:var(--accent);font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
@media(max-width:1000px){.credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.credibility-strip__grid>div:nth-child(4){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.credibility-strip__grid>div:nth-child(5){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media(max-width:850px){.credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.credibility-strip__grid>div:nth-child(5){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.credibility-strip__grid>div,.credibility-strip__grid>div:nth-child(n){border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.credibility-strip__grid>div:first-child{border-top:0}}

/* Supplied ACCA and IFA artwork: displayed intact, with no cropping or recolouring. */
.credibility-item--affiliations{background:#f7f9fb}.credibility-item--affiliations>span{margin-bottom:.65rem}.certification-logos{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;white-space:nowrap}.certification-logo{display:block;min-width:0;padding:0;border:0;background:transparent;object-fit:contain;box-shadow:0 5px 12px rgba(10,31,59,.1)}.certification-logo--acca{width:3.35rem;height:3.35rem}.certification-logo--ifa{width:7.25rem;height:3.35rem}
@media(max-width:640px){.certification-logo--acca{width:3.5rem;height:3.5rem}.certification-logo--ifa{width:7.55rem;height:3.5rem}}

/* Layered motion system: motion is decorative, performs without dependencies,
   and is disabled automatically for people who prefer reduced motion. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .homepage-hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}.homepage-hero::before{position:absolute;z-index:0;top:-11rem;right:-8rem;width:30rem;height:30rem;border:1px solid rgba(207,176,132,.28);border-radius:50%;content:"";pointer-events:none;animation:hero-orbit 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate}.homepage-hero::after{position:absolute;z-index:0;bottom:-12rem;left:38%;width:24rem;height:24rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:50%;content:"";pointer-events:none;animation:hero-orbit 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse}.homepage-hero .hero__grid{position:relative;z-index:1}
  .motion-ready .hero-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(1.5rem);transition:opacity .7s ease var(--reveal-delay,0ms),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) var(--reveal-delay,0ms)}.motion-ready .hero-image.hero-reveal,.motion-ready .service-visual.hero-reveal{transform:translateY(1.5rem) scale(.97)}.motion-ready .hero-reveal.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  .motion-ready .reveal-on-scroll{opacity:0;transform:translateY(2rem);transition:opacity .65s ease var(--reveal-delay,0ms),transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) var(--reveal-delay,0ms)}.motion-ready .reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
  .credibility-strip__grid>div{transition:background-color .25s ease,transform .25s ease}.credibility-strip__grid>div:hover{background:#f8f4ed;transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .review-card{transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,transform .3s ease}.review-card:hover{border-top-color:#cfb084;box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(10,31,59,.1);transform:translateY(-5px)}
  .audience-icon,.directory-toggle{transition:transform .3s ease,background-color .3s ease,color .3s ease}.audience-grid article:hover .audience-icon{transform:rotate(12deg) scale(1.08);background:var(--ink);color:var(--white)}.service-directory__group:hover .directory-toggle{transform:rotate(18deg) scale(1.06)}.service-directory__group[open] .directory-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .text-link span[aria-hidden="true"],.button span[aria-hidden="true"]{display:inline-block;transition:transform .25s ease}.text-link:hover span[aria-hidden="true"],.button:hover span[aria-hidden="true"]{transform:translateX(.28rem)}
  .site-header{transition:box-shadow .25s ease}.site-header:hover{box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(10,31,59,.08)}
  @keyframes hero-orbit{from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0deg)}to{transform:translate3d(-1.5rem,1rem,0) rotate(12deg)}}
}

/* Preserve the exact navy-and-gold colours in the supplied brand artwork. */
.site-header .brand img{filter:none}

/* Official update cards: compact editorial cards used by the Blogs hub. */
.insight-grid--three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.insights-page .insight-card{min-height:20rem}.insights-page .insight-card h3{font-size:1.5rem}@media(max-width:850px){.insight-grid--three{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}@media(max-width:640px){.insight-grid--three{grid-template-columns:1fr}.insights-page .insight-card{min-height:16rem}}

/* Blog index and article pages: an original editorial layout for official HMRC updates. */
.article-list-hero{padding:clamp(4.5rem,10vw,8rem) 0 clamp(4rem,8vw,6.5rem);background:#f8f8f6}.article-list-hero .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:2.5rem}.article-list-hero h1{max-width:14ch;margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,6.25rem);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.055em}.article-list-hero h1 em{color:var(--accent);font-style:normal}.article-list-hero>div>p:last-child{max-width:43rem;margin:2rem 0 0;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.65}.article-listing{background:#edf3f4}.article-card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}.article-card{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #d4dfe1;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(10,31,59,.07)}.article-card__image{position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1.55}.article-card__image::after{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(3,16,33,.06),rgba(3,16,33,.4));content:""}.article-card__image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease}.article-card__image span{position:absolute;z-index:1;right:1rem;bottom:1rem;padding:.42rem .65rem;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:.67rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase}.article-card__body{display:flex;min-height:20rem;flex-direction:column;padding:1.75rem}.article-card .meta{margin-bottom:1.15rem}.article-card h2{margin:0 0 1rem;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2vw,2rem);line-height:1.08}.article-card h2 a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}.article-card__body>p:not(.meta){color:var(--slate);line-height:1.6}.article-card .text-link{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}.article-listing__note{max-width:66ch;margin:3.25rem auto 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;text-align:center}.article-page{background:#edf3f4}.article-hero{padding:clamp(4rem,8vw,7rem) 0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#07182f,#0e3158);color:#fff}.article-hero .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:2rem}.article-hero .breadcrumb a{color:#fff}.article-hero .eyebrow{color:#cfb084}.article-hero h1{max-width:17ch;margin:0;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6vw,5.4rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.05em}.article-hero>div>p:last-child{max-width:50rem;margin:1.75rem 0 0;color:#d8e2ec;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.65}.article-section{padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,6rem) 0}.article-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(15rem,.3fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem);align-items:start}.article-content{padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(10,31,59,.07)}.article-feature{overflow:hidden;max-height:29rem;margin:0 0 2.5rem}.article-feature img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 50%}.article-feature:not(.article-feature--wide){aspect-ratio:1.75}.article-feature--wide{aspect-ratio:1.75}.article-kicker{margin:0 0 .8rem;color:var(--accent);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase}.article-intro{max-width:44rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.3vw,1.75rem);line-height:1.38}.article-content h2{margin-top:2.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem)}.article-content p:not(.article-kicker):not(.article-source){max-width:48rem;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75}.article-content .button{margin-top:1.5rem}.article-callout{margin:2.5rem 0;padding:1.75rem;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:#f6f4f0}.article-callout h2{margin:0 0 .7rem;font-size:1.6rem}.article-callout p{margin:0}.article-source{margin:2rem 0 0;color:var(--muted)!important;font-size:.8rem!important;line-height:1.55!important}.article-aside{position:sticky;top:7rem;display:grid;gap:0;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8f8f6;border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}.article-aside .eyebrow{margin:0 0 .65rem}.article-aside a{padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}.article-aside a:hover{color:var(--accent)}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.article-card{transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(10,31,59,.12)}.article-card:hover .article-card__image img{transform:scale(1.06)}}@media(max-width:850px){.article-card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.article-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}.article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-aside{position:static;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}.article-aside .eyebrow{grid-column:1/-1}.article-aside a{padding:.8rem 1rem;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}}@media(max-width:640px){.article-list-hero{padding-top:4rem}.article-card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-card:last-child{grid-column:auto}.article-card__body{min-height:0;padding:1.5rem}.article-layout{gap:1.5rem}.article-content{padding:1.5rem}.article-feature{margin-bottom:1.75rem}.article-content h2{margin-top:2rem}.article-aside{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:1.25rem}.article-aside a{border-left:0}.article-hero{padding:3.5rem 0}}

/* Office location: a responsive, lazily loaded map beside the Contact form. */
.form-layout{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}.contact-location,.enquiry-form{min-width:0}.enquiry-form{align-content:start;gap:1.5rem}.contact-location h2{max-width:12ch}.contact-location .office-map{margin:0 0 1.75rem}.office-map{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd8e4;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#e7ecee;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.office-map iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;min-height:28rem;border:0}.enquiry-form textarea{min-height:13rem;resize:vertical}@media(max-width:850px){.contact-location h2{max-width:none}.office-map iframe{min-height:24rem}}@media(max-width:640px){.office-map iframe{min-height:20rem}.contact-location .button{width:100%}}
.call-page-card{max-width:48rem;padding:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.call-page-card h2{margin-bottom:.7rem}.call-page-card>p:not(.eyebrow){max-width:42rem;margin:1.5rem 0 2rem;color:var(--slate)}.call-page-number{display:inline-block;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.35rem,6vw,4.75rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.055em;line-height:1;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);text-decoration-thickness:3px;text-underline-offset:.18em}.call-page-number:hover{color:var(--accent)}@media(max-width:640px){.call-page-card .button{width:100%}}
.team-visual{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 clamp(3rem,7vw,6rem);border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#e7ecee;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.team-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.team-visual figcaption{padding:.85rem 1rem;background:var(--white);color:var(--muted);font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.45}@media(max-width:640px){.team-visual{margin-bottom:3rem}}
.team-introduction{max-width:46rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem}.team-introduction h2{max-width:18ch;margin-bottom:0}.team-profiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2rem)}.team-profile{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.team-profile__image{aspect-ratio:4/5;margin:0;overflow:hidden;background:#e7ecee}.team-profile__image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 24%}.team-profile__content{padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem)}.team-profile__content h3{margin:.4rem 0}.team-profile__qualification{margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-weight:700}.team-profile__content .text-link{display:inline-flex;margin-top:1.75rem}@media(max-width:640px){.team-profiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}.team-profile__image{aspect-ratio:5/4}.team-profile__image img{object-position:center 20%}}
.page-visual{overflow:hidden;margin:0;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#e7ecee;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.page-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.page-visual figcaption{padding:.8rem 1rem;background:var(--white);color:var(--muted);font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.45}.page-visual--wide{margin:clamp(3rem,7vw,6rem) 0 0}

/* Editorial split panels: original navy-and-gold compositions for Contact and Why Choose Us. */
.contact-hero{padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem) 0}.contact-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(18rem,.78fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,7vw,8rem);align-items:center}.contact-hero__content{padding:.5rem 0}.contact-hero__content .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:2.5rem}.contact-hero__visual{position:relative;min-height:32rem;margin:0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:0 0 0 5rem;background:#0d2d52;box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}.contact-hero__visual::after{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(7,24,47,.03),rgba(7,24,47,.28));content:""}.contact-hero__visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:68% center}.contact-hero__visual figcaption,.why-visual-callout__visual figcaption{position:absolute;z-index:1;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;margin:0;padding:.65rem .9rem;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,24,47,.84),rgba(7,24,47,.45));color:#eaf3fa;font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.35}.why-visual-callout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(20rem,.94fr);margin-top:clamp(3.5rem,8vw,7rem);overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(125deg,#07182f,#0d315a);border-radius:0 0 5rem 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.why-visual-callout__content{align-self:center;padding:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5.5rem);color:var(--white)}.why-visual-callout__content .eyebrow{color:#cfb084}.why-visual-callout__content h2{max-width:12ch;color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(2.25rem,4vw,4.2rem)}.why-visual-callout__content>p:not(.eyebrow){max-width:38ch;color:#d8e6f5}.why-visual-callout__content .button{margin-top:1.25rem}.why-visual-callout__visual{position:relative;min-height:28rem;margin:0;overflow:hidden}.why-visual-callout__visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:70% center}@media(max-width:850px){.contact-hero__grid,.why-visual-callout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}.contact-hero__visual{min-height:24rem;max-width:39rem;border-radius:0 0 0 3.5rem}.why-visual-callout{gap:0;border-radius:0 0 3.5rem 0}.why-visual-callout__visual{min-height:22rem}.why-visual-callout__content{padding:2.75rem}}@media(max-width:640px){.contact-hero__content .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:2rem}.contact-hero__visual{min-height:20rem;border-radius:0 0 0 2.5rem}.contact-hero__visual img{object-position:70% center}.why-visual-callout__content{padding:2.25rem 1.5rem}.why-visual-callout__visual{min-height:17rem}.why-visual-callout__visual img{object-position:68% center}}

/* Wider photographic moments: crops preserve the people and working details on every screen width. */
.editorial-visual{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem) 0 0;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#e7ecee;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.editorial-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.editorial-visual figcaption{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;margin:0;padding:.65rem .9rem;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,24,47,.84),rgba(7,24,47,.45));color:#eaf3fa;font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.35}.editorial-visual--audience{aspect-ratio:16/8;max-width:78rem}.editorial-visual--audience img{object-position:70% 50%}.editorial-visual--about{aspect-ratio:16/9}.editorial-visual--about img{object-position:72% 50%}@media(max-width:640px){.editorial-visual--audience,.editorial-visual--about{aspect-ratio:4/3}.editorial-visual--audience img{object-position:72% center}.editorial-visual--about img{object-position:74% center}}

.editorial-visual--why{aspect-ratio:16/8;margin-bottom:0;border-color:rgba(207,176,132,.9)}.editorial-visual--why img{object-position:center 48%}@media(max-width:640px){.editorial-visual--why{aspect-ratio:4/3}.editorial-visual--why img{object-position:center 45%}}

/* Lift the desktop homepage introduction so the tagline sits closer to the top edge. */
.homepage-hero .hero__content{transform:translateY(-1.75rem)}@media(max-width:850px){.homepage-hero .hero__content{transform:none}}

.hero__strapline{margin:-.45rem 0 1.5rem;color:#cfb084;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.65rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2}

/* Homepage hero: fill the full visual frame and retain a small, unobtrusive IFA badge. */
.homepage-hero .hero-image{height:28rem;min-height:0}.homepage-hero .hero-image>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:78% center}@media(max-width:850px){.homepage-hero .hero-image{height:21rem}.homepage-hero .hero-image>img{object-position:73% center}}@media(max-width:640px){.homepage-hero .hero-image{height:17rem}}

/* Homepage trust markers: a short, balanced three-item strip immediately below the banner. */
.homepage-hero{padding-bottom:0}.homepage-hero .hero__grid{min-height:28rem}.hero-ifa{width:8.1rem;margin:.25rem 0 1.45rem}.hero-ifa img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.credibility-strip--homepage{padding:0;background:var(--white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.credibility-strip--homepage .credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.6fr .82fr;background:var(--white);border-right:1px solid var(--line)}.credibility-strip--homepage .credibility-strip__grid>div{min-height:8.4rem;background:var(--white)}@media(max-width:850px){.homepage-hero .hero__grid{min-height:0}.credibility-strip--homepage .credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.6fr .82fr}}@media(max-width:640px){.hero-ifa{width:7.35rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem}.credibility-strip--homepage .credibility-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.credibility-strip--homepage .credibility-strip__grid>div{min-height:0}}

/* Who we help: clear audience cards, inspired by the requested card format but kept in the site’s navy-and-gold system. */
.audience-section{padding-top:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.audience-section .section-heading{margin-bottom:1.75rem}.audience-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.25rem}.audience-card{display:flex;min-height:28rem;flex-direction:column;padding:0 2rem 2rem;border:1px solid #d8d7d1;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:var(--white);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,31,59,.06)}.audience-card__image{width:clamp(10.5rem,15vw,13.5rem);height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;margin:1.8rem auto 0;overflow:hidden;border:4px solid var(--white);border-radius:50%;background:#e7ecee;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(10,31,59,.12)}.audience-card__image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.audience-card:nth-child(1) .audience-card__image img{object-position:center 43%}.audience-card:nth-child(2) .audience-card__image img{object-position:center 55%}.audience-card:nth-child(3) .audience-card__image img{object-position:center 45%;transform:scale(1.24)}.audience-card h3{margin:1.8rem 0 1rem;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2vw,2rem)}.audience-card p{max-width:29ch;margin-bottom:1.75rem;color:var(--slate)}.audience-card p strong{display:block;margin-bottom:.45rem;color:var(--ink)}.audience-card .text-link{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}@media(max-width:850px){.audience-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.audience-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}}@media(max-width:640px){.audience-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.audience-card,.audience-card:last-child{grid-column:auto;min-height:0;padding:0 1.65rem 1.65rem}.audience-card__image{width:clamp(10rem,62vw,13rem);margin-top:1.6rem}}

/* Homepage consultation invitation and callback-request page. */
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.why-section .why-grid h3{margin-top:0}
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/* Guided enquiry forms: clear qualification without collecting unnecessary sensitive information. */
.field select{width:100%;min-height:3.15rem;border:1px solid #B8BCB8;border-radius:0;background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);padding:.85rem 2.5rem .85rem .9rem;font:inherit}.field select:hover{border-color:var(--ink-2)}.field select:focus{border-color:var(--ink);outline:0;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(184,139,88,.25)}.enquiry-form--guided .form-action{padding-top:.35rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.enquiry-form--guided .form-action p{max-width:45ch;line-height:1.5}

/* Expanded footer: grouped information in an original navy-and-gold layout. */
.site-footer{background:#07182f;color:#dce6ee}.footer__rich{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .7fr 1fr .75fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3.5rem);padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem) 0 3.25rem}.footer__brand{max-width:21rem}.footer-wordmark{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;margin-bottom:1.75rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3vw,2.75rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.06em;line-height:.85;text-decoration:none}.footer-wordmark span{margin-top:.55rem;color:#cfb084;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.61rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}.footer__brand>p{margin:0;color:#c5d2dd;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7}.footer__column{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.78rem}.footer__title{width:100%;margin:0 0 .8rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.1}.footer__title::after{display:block;width:3.2rem;height:2px;margin-top:.85rem;background:#cfb084;content:""}.footer__column a,.footer__column>p:not(.footer__title),.footer__contact address{margin:0;color:#dce6ee;font-size:.91rem;line-height:1.55;text-decoration:none}.footer__column a:hover{color:#cfb084}.footer__contact{gap:1rem}.footer__contact a{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.footer__contact a span,.footer__contact address span{flex:0 0 auto;color:#cfb084;font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.15}.footer__contact address{display:flex;gap:.6rem;font-style:normal}.footer__legal{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;padding:1.25rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(220,230,238,.18);color:#9cb0c1;font-size:.74rem}.footer__legal p{margin:0}@media(max-width:1100px){.footer__rich{grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr}.footer__brand{grid-row:span 2}.footer__contact{grid-column:2/-1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.footer__contact .footer__title{grid-column:1/-1}.footer__contact address{grid-column:1/-1}}@media(max-width:700px){.footer__rich{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2.25rem 1.5rem}.footer__brand{grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:auto}.footer__contact{grid-column:1/-1;grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer__contact .footer__title{grid-column:auto}.footer__contact address{grid-column:auto}.footer__legal{display:block}.footer__legal p+p{margin-top:.45rem}}@media(max-width:440px){.footer__rich{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer__column{gap:.65rem}}

/* VAT and Corporation Tax tools: simplified guidance with an explicit scope. */
.advisory-calculator{padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem);border:1px solid #cbd8e4;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#f6f9fc;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.advisory-calculator h2{margin-bottom:.75rem}.advisory-calculator__intro{max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:1.75rem!important;color:var(--slate)!important}.advisory-calculator__form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.15rem;align-items:end}.advisory-calculator .field{margin:0}.advisory-calculator .field label{font-size:.82rem}.advisory-calculator select{width:100%;border:1px solid #b9c8d6;border-radius:0;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:.85rem .9rem;font:inherit}.advisory-calculator select:focus{border-color:var(--ink);outline:0;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,119,173,.15)}.advisory-calculator .currency-input{height:100%}.advisory-calculator .check-field{grid-column:1/-1}.advisory-calculator .button{justify-self:start}.advisory-calculator__result{margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:#fff}.advisory-calculator__result[hidden]{display:none}.advisory-calculator__result h3{margin:.35rem 0 .75rem;font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3vw,2.2rem)}.advisory-calculator__result output{display:block;margin:.35rem 0 .75rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1}.advisory-calculator__result p:not(.aside-label){max-width:60ch;color:var(--slate)}.advisory-calculator__result ul{display:grid;gap:.45rem;margin:1rem 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}.advisory-calculator__result li{padding-top:.45rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--slate);font-size:.9rem}.advisory-calculator__notice{max-width:66ch;margin:1.5rem 0 0!important;color:var(--muted)!important;font-size:.8rem!important;line-height:1.55!important}.advisory-calculator__notice a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;text-decoration:underline}@media(max-width:640px){.advisory-calculator__form{grid-template-columns:1fr}.advisory-calculator .button{width:100%;justify-self:stretch}.advisory-calculator__result{padding:1.25rem}}
.service-callout{padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.25rem);border:1px solid #cbd8e4;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#f6f9fc;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.service-callout h2{margin:.4rem 0 .7rem}.service-callout p:not(.aside-label){max-width:60ch;margin:0 0 1.25rem;color:var(--slate)}

/* SDLT calculator: a focused estimator kept separate from the advisory copy. */
.sdlt-calculator{padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem);border:1px solid #cbd8e4;border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:#f6f9fc;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.sdlt-calculator h2{margin-bottom:.75rem}.sdlt-calculator__intro>p:not(.aside-label){max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:1.75rem;color:var(--slate)}.sdlt-calculator__form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.15rem;align-items:end}.sdlt-calculator .field{margin:0}.sdlt-calculator .field label{font-size:.82rem}.currency-input{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;align-items:center;border:1px solid #b9c8d6;background:#fff}.currency-input:focus-within{border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,119,173,.15)}.currency-input span{padding:0 .25rem 0 .85rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:800}.currency-input input{min-width:0;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;padding-left:.35rem!important}.sdlt-calculator select{width:100%;border:1px solid #b9c8d6;border-radius:0;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);padding:.85rem .9rem;font:inherit}.sdlt-calculator select:focus{border-color:var(--ink);outline:0;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,119,173,.15)}.check-field{grid-column:1/-1;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.65rem;color:var(--slate);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.4}.check-field input{width:1rem;height:1rem;margin:.1rem 0 0;accent-color:var(--ink)}.sdlt-calculator__form .button{justify-self:start}.sdlt-calculator__result{margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:#fff}.sdlt-calculator__result[hidden]{display:none}.sdlt-calculator__result output{display:block;margin:.35rem 0 .75rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1}.sdlt-calculator__result p:not(.aside-label){color:var(--slate)}.sdlt-calculator__result ul{display:grid;gap:.45rem;margin:1rem 0 1.5rem;padding:0;list-style:none}.sdlt-calculator__result li{padding-top:.45rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--slate);font-size:.9rem}.sdlt-calculator__notice{max-width:66ch;margin:1.5rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.55}.sdlt-calculator__notice a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;text-decoration:underline}@media(max-width:640px){.sdlt-calculator__form{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sdlt-calculator__form .button{width:100%;justify-self:stretch}.sdlt-calculator__result{padding:1.25rem}}

.core-services-section{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.core-services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.25rem}
.core-service-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:1.75rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--accent);background:var(--white);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,31,59,.05);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.core-service-card:hover,.core-service-card:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(10,31,59,.12)}
.core-service-card h3{margin-bottom:.6rem;font-size:1.15rem}
.core-service-card p{margin-bottom:1.1rem;color:var(--slate);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55}
.core-service-card .text-link{margin-top:auto;font-size:.85rem}
.core-services-footer{margin-top:2rem;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:1000px){.core-services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:560px){.core-services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.core-service-card{padding:1.5rem}}