Investing
30 September 2026
With less than four weeks before the chancellor John Healey stands up to give his first Budget, leaks about what might be announced have been few and far between.
3 minutesInvesting
30 September 2026
With less than four weeks before the chancellor John Healey stands up to give his first Budget, leaks about what might be announced have been few and far between.
3 minutesInvesting
30 September 2026
If bubbles follow a familiar pattern, why do they keep happening and why are so many investors caught up in them?
5 minutesInvesting
28 September 2026
Prime minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a new scheme to help more first-time buyers in England on to the property ladder.
1 minutesInvesting
28 September 2026
Investors saw a perfect storm this week across financial markets. This culminated in US 10-year Treasury yields reaching 5.1%, a level last seen during the global financial crisis in 2007.
6 minutesProtecting
24 September 2026
Divorce for many is a significant life change, one which can bring emotions, admin and financial upheaval to the fore.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
23 September 2026
Taking on caring responsibilities can affect your income, savings and future financial security. It can be easy to put your own needs and goals aside. Reviewing your finances and making a plan can help you stay in control while continuing to support the person you care for.
4 minutesInvesting
17 September 2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates at 3.75% despite rising inflationary pressures.
1 minutesInvesting, Protecting
16 September 2026
From April 2027, most unused pension funds will be included when calculating the value of someone's estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. This will push more people into the scope of this tax.
4 minutesInvesting
15 September 2026
This week marks the annual Pensions Awareness campaign. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of pension saving to support a comfortable retirement. Yet for many women, saving an adequate pension remains a challenge.
4 minutesInvesting
11 September 2026
If you’ve received a CGT bill you weren’t expecting, don’t panic. Understanding why it has arisen is the first step towards dealing with it and reducing the chances of it happening again.
4 minutesRetirement
9 September 2026
For years, many people viewed their pension as more than just a source of retirement income. It was also a tax-efficient way to pass wealth on to future generations. But changes coming into force in April 2027 could prompt many families to reconsider their retirement and estate planning.
4 minutesInvesting
7 September 2026
In John Healey's major speech since becoming chancellor, and ahead of his first Budget, he sought to create a sense of optimism. However, rumours about thousands of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (later confirmed) swirled before his speech, highlighting the challenges still faced.
4 minutesInvesting
7 September 2026
In his first major speech, Chancellor John Healey today set out optimistic plans to drive economic growth across ‘every postcode’ in the UK. Taking a more positive approach than his predecessor, Healey said the UK was ‘turning a corner’, pointing to signs of growth and previous cuts to interest rates.
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