Investing
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.
2 minutesInvesting
4 September 2026
Government bonds are meant to be boring. Yet recent swings in yields have made headlines across the globe. So, what's changed, and what does it mean for their role in your portfolio?
5 minutesBusiness
3 September 2026
Business owners face a growing number of tax deadlines and reporting requirements. Missing an important date could result in penalties, interest charges and unnecessary stress, making it more important than ever to stay organised and ahead of key deadlines.
4 minutesProtecting
27 August 2026
Anxiety can make financial challenges feel much worse. Whether you become worried about the sustainability of your financial future, dealing with debt or struggling with cash flow problems, emotions around money can lead to inaction or avoidance.
4 minutesRetirement
25 August 2026
For many people, a pension is one of their biggest assets. From April 2027, it could also become an important inheritance tax (IHT) consideration. From this date, most unused pension funds will be included when the value of someone's estate is calculated for IHT purposes.
4 minutesBusiness
19 August 2026
Taking time to plan your exit strategy can make the transition smoother and more tax efficient. Here we look at the various routes and things to consider as you approach family business succession.
4 minutesInvesting
14 August 2026
Japan, one of the world's largest economies, is struggling with a falling currency. The yen has been weakening against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level in almost 40 years.
4 minutesInvesting
13 August 2026
How do you make a financial plan, when the world is so uncertain? With the Iran-US conflict entering ‘on again, off again’ status, we look at how best to survive recent – and ongoing – volatility.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
12 August 2026
Having a say on what assets you want to leave to whom – through a Will – has never been as important, regardless of your relationship status.
3 minutesInvesting
10 August 2026
While opinions may vary on whether the current hot, dry summer is nicer than Britain’s typical grey and drizzly experience, its effects on farming are less up for debate.
5 minutesBusiness
5 August 2026
If you’re eyeing an exit from your business, you’re probably wondering what the best route is, and crucially, how much it might be worth. Here’s our advice on how to work out a sale value and the key impacting factors.
4 minutes