Business
Five trends defining the UK SME market in 2026
2 July 2026
Martin Brown, CEO, Elephants Child, highlights the trends he is seeing in the SME market so far this year.
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Protecting, Investing
Managing finances in bereavement
1 July 2026
After losing someone close to you even simple tasks can feel overwhelming – and dealing with finances can be hardest. There are some practical and legal steps to go through.
4 minutesInvesting
A super El Nino and fertiliser shock – are food markets at risk?
30 June 2026
A powerful El Nino weather phenomenon is expected during the second half of 2026, with the potential to reshape global weather patterns into next year.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
The taxable benefits of buying an annuity
26 June 2026
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules which will bring pensions into scope from next April are changing how people think about retirement planning, with more turning once again to annuities.
4 minutesBusiness
Employment law changes: what you need to know
25 June 2026
For many business owners, keeping up with employment law can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Chloe Carey, an HR specialist at business consultancy Elephants Child, looks at the most important things business owners need to consider now.
5 minutesInvesting
Women and Wealth Report 2026
24 June 2026
Women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before. Yet research suggests this is not matched by greater confidence or engagement with long-term financial decisions.
4 minutesInvesting
New 22% charge on cash in investment ISAs
24 June 2026
The government has announced a 22% charge will be applied on the interest on cash savings held within non-cash ISAs, including stocks and shares ISAs and innovative finance ISAs, from April 2027.
4 minutesInvesting
Brexit - A decade in charts - how has the UK fared?
23 June 2026
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union, by a narrow margin of 52% to 48%.
8 minutesInvesting, Protecting
Vulnerability isn't a label: it's part of life
22 June 2026
Nobody likes to think of themselves as being vulnerable, but the reality is that all of us will likely experience periods of vulnerability at some stage in our lives. Vulnerability can be caused by a range of factors, such as physical or mental illness, bereavement, the end of a relationship, or significant financial pressures.
4 minutesProtecting
What is protection and why do I need it?
19 June 2026
The value of protection insurance is clear. Cover brings peace of mind that the people you care about most will have a financial safety net should the worst happen.
5 minutesInvesting
BoE keeps interest rates on hold
18 June 2026
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%.
3 minutesInvesting
Is downsizing the right move for you?
17 June 2026
Taking financial advice can help make sure you downsize at the right time, and for the right reasons.
6 minutes