Investing
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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Investing, 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 minutesInvesting
Does SpaceX have a Moonshot of justifying its price?
16 June 2026
After weeks riding high in the headlines, technology giant SpaceX finally went public with a record $1.77 trillion valuation. Shares were made available to the public but views on whether it was worth taking a bet on Elon Musk’s space and AI company were split.
2 minutesBusiness, Investing
Employee ownership: Pros and cons of selling your company to your staff
16 June 2026
Nobody knows your business and its culture better than your own employees. Could selling it to them be an effective way for you to exit your business? Our article explains more.
4 minutesBusiness
Helping a business owner to step back – and move forward
12 June 2026
Stepping back from the business you have built from the ground up, often over a period of many years, is never easy. Yet the right advice and guidance can help founders achieve a successful deal and move onto the next stage of life, as we explore here in our case study on lighting firm flex7.
4 minutesInvesting
Proposed rule changes could boost financial security for cohabiting couples
12 June 2026
Unmarried co-habiting couples could benefit from increased financial security under government proposals set out in a newly launched consultation.
2 minutesInvesting
Investing and penalties: a game of nerves or reactions?
11 June 2026
With the start of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the globe will be excited to see their team perform but also dreading the stress of a potential penalty shootout.
3 minutesInvesting
Mortgage rule changes could help more self-employed and older borrowers
9 June 2026
The self-employed, older borrowers, first-time buyers, and workers paid in a foreign currency are among those who could benefit from a relaxation in mortgage lending rules.
3 minutesInvesting
Women and wealth: Navigating the financial future
9 June 2026
Female wealth is growing at pace, fuelled by inheritance, more women in higher earning careers, and a rise in female entrepreneurship. Yet it is not a consistent picture across the board; research tells us that many women are facing gaps in their finances.
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