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13 July 2026
The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.
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Retirement
Coming home to retire? Tax implications for returning expats
10 July 2026
If you live abroad, there may be many appealing reasons to return to the UK for your later years. But the emotional pull – such as wanting to be closer to family or return to a familiar place – should be balanced against the costs of returning home. You will need to weigh up the relative cost of living in the UK and your overall financial position, including the tax rules that apply to returning expats.
4 minutesInvesting
Women and wealth: A growing frontier
8 July 2026
Women own more wealth than at any time in history. Money is being earned, created through entrepreneurship, and inherited by women through wealth transfer at a rapidly growing rate.
4 minutesInvesting
CIO Investment Insights: Momentum wins matches – resilience wins tournaments
7 July 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of our CIO quarterly insights newsletter from CIO Justin Onuekwusi.
5 minutesBusiness
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.
4 minutesProtecting, 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%.
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