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The busiest shipping lanes in the world
The conflict in Iran has brought shipping traffic to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global trade. This disruption has highlighted the world’s reliance on this strategic sea route and the vulnerabilities it creates for the global economy. Here we explore some of the busiest and most important shipping lanes in the world.
Non-dom tax changes – why planning is vital
The non-dom tax regime has seen a monumental overhaul in the past year. New regulations, introduced in April 2025, radically changed how foreign income and gains are taxed for individuals living in the UK who had previous non-dom status. There are also big implications for inheritance tax.
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Autumn Budget: walking a tightrope
Raising £26 billion over the next five years through measures such as frozen personal tax thresholds, introducing national insurance on salary sacrifice contributions, as well as increased taxes on dividends, property and savings income, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has closed the 'black hole' in the UK finances.
The Budget lowdown – the topline announcements
This Budget arrived under unusual circumstances. Outside Westminster, around 10,000 farmers were protesting, highlighting deeper economic discontent across multiple sectors. Against this backdrop, the government leaned heavily on the language of growth, promising support for scale-ups, startups, and innovative businesses entering new markets.
Autumn Budget: What small business owners need to know
This Budget arrived under unusual circumstances. Outside Westminster, around 10,000 farmers were protesting, highlighting deeper economic discontent across multiple sectors. Against this backdrop, the government leaned heavily on the language of growth, promising support for scale-ups, startups, and innovative businesses entering new markets.
Living to age 100: How to make your pension last longer
More of us are reaching our 100th birthdays than ever before. While a letter from the King may seem exciting, funding a long and comfortable retirement requires careful planning. We explore what you need to consider to ensure your pension savings can stretch across 35 years or more.
Budget 2025: Beware of the rumours
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her second Budget next month, there’s plenty of speculation about what could be announced. Yet experience shows us that making decisions based on unfounded rumours can often lead to unintended consequences.
Are we living in a bubble?
Financial bubbles form when asset prices disconnect from fundamentals and jump to unsustainable levels. They have been part of the investment landscape since financial markets were first regulated. What characteristics do bubbles share and why are they so difficult to avoid.
Bonds made simple – a beginner’s guide to the world’s largest asset class
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became global news stories, dramatic reminders of this asset class’s importance.
Protect your estate: strategies to reduce inheritance tax
You've worked hard for wealth, so why not protect it? Find out how you can protect your estate, lower your IHT liability and pass on more money to your loved ones.
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