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Five things to consider amid market uncertainty
The uncertainty surrounding the situation in the Middle East is breeding a sense of unease in the markets and investors. In recent days, we have seen the price of oil fluctuate considerably. However, the broader market reaction has been relatively contained so far.
Can government bonds come out on top in a tariff war?
Political tensions between the US and China have caused significant volatility in the US bond market. Any move by China to reduce its US bond holdings could worsen global economic instability.
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A Christmas gift that keeps on giving
At last, a Christmas gift that makes last minute, late night panic buys a thing of Christmas past. Gifting cash or valuable assets, especially those you were planning to pass on anyway, is practical, thoughtful, and pleasingly easy to wrap.
The power of having a tax plan in place
A tax plan has the power to reduce your tax bill, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money. It can provide clarity and certainty, giving you peace of mind and freeing up energy for you to focus on other things.
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.
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