Amid political turmoil and growing concerns over the size of tech stocks, global markets ended the year positively. How did SJP’s investment team navigate the complicated market environment?
Leaving a decent inheritance for your loved ones can be life changing. But navigating inheritance tax rules and estate planning is often tricky. Here are five inheritance tax traps to avoid, so you can leave more of your wealth to your family.
Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 4 – Cost of living pressures hit people’s financial plans
14 January 2026
Widespread economic pressures and general uncertainty are causing growing numbers of people to put off their financial plans and ambitions. This is according to our Real Life Advice Report 2025 carried out by Opinium . It surveyed 8,000 people to find out how their attitudes to money, financial advice and the future had changed over time.
With the UK stock market ending 2025 on close to a record high - and entering 2026 on a similarly strong note - can UK investors look forward to a more positive outlook this year?
Martin Brown, CEO of business growth advisory firm Elephants Child, shares his tips for business owners to successfully navigate 2026, especially those considering when and how they will exit their business.
Changes to tax regulations can have a domino effect on your finances, including your tax bill. As we enter 2026, it’s time to triple check that you’re aware of how any changes may affect you. This tax checklist gives you top tax tips for the year ahead.
Is an Employee Ownership Trust still a good exit option for business owners?
17 December 2025
In the Autumn Budget, the government announced a major change to the tax relief for business owners selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This came into immediate effect and for anyone in the process of selling to an EOT it was not a welcome announcement. We look at what’s changed and considers whether EOTs are still a good option for exiting your business.
Making your pension and ISA allowances work for you
16 December 2025
Thanks to a combination of frozen tax thresholds, above average inflation and higher interest rates and changes announced in the recent Budget, many people may face higher tax bills this year. Here, we look at how you can use your pension and ISA allowances to make a big difference at tax year end.
2026 Market Outlook – themes, opportunities, concerns
16 December 2025
2025 has been a classic rollercoaster year across markets. Shares have risen strongly, supported by AI-related optimism and prospects of further interest rate cuts. Yet we have also seen spikes in volatility, increased geopolitical tensions and lingering anxiety about inflationary pressures. Fixed income returns have been mixed but provided diversification benefits while supplying attractive income yield. So, what could lie ahead in 2026?